080073 VO The Art of Medieval India: Buddhist, Jain and Hindu (au.K.) (2010W)
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Language: English
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Friday
08.10.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
15.10.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
22.10.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
29.10.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
05.11.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
12.11.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
19.11.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
26.11.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
03.12.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
10.12.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
17.12.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
14.01.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
21.01.
10:00 - 11:30
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
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Aims, contents and method of the course
During the early �Middle Period� (500-1200 AD) throughout the Indian Subcontinent visual arts and architecture saw an intensification of productions that despite strong elements of uniformity displays marked regional differences. A proliferation of stylistic and iconographic languages was accompanied and nourished by an extensive normative literature. Architecture, sculpture, and painting formalise a sophisticated aesthetics that, through a blending of entertainment (desi) and enlightenment (margi), makes of the monument or art object an instrument of knowledge. Nevertheless, Indian art is not only a matter of timeless spiritual values. It also represents one of our main sources of knowledge of the Indian social and political history insofar it reflects intentions, expectations and status of the lay patronage.
Assessment and permitted materials
exams in English or German, according to the choice of the single students
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The most important dynasties (Kalacuri, Calukya, Rastrakuta, Pallava, Cola in Deccan; Karkota in Kashmir; Pala/Sena in Bihar/Bengal/Bangladesh) will represent the conventional chronological and cultural framework for an overview of the major artistic accomplishments, their various source of inspiration (Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism), their political and social relevance, and the strong influence they exercised on the arts of Himalayan and Far Eastern countries.
The analysis of the specific topics will be preceded by an introduction to the fundamental notions of Indian art, such as the basic elements and symbolism of the religious architecture and iconography.
The analysis of the specific topics will be preceded by an introduction to the fundamental notions of Indian art, such as the basic elements and symbolism of the religious architecture and iconography.
Examination topics
The themes of the course will be analysed with the help of a specific literature and visual resources. Particular attention will be paid to the understanding of the specific iconographic systems through comparisons with more familiar codes.
Reading list
General:
Huntington, Susan L., and J. Huntington. The Art of Ancient India: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain. New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1985, pp. 273-413
Huntington, Susan L., and J. Huntington Leaves from the Bodhi Tree: The Art of Pala India (8th - 12th Centuries) and its International Legacy, Washington and Dayton Ohio, 1990, pp. 69-121
In-depth articles:
Smith, Walter �The Visnu Image in the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram�. In Artibus Asiae, Vol. 56, No. 1/2 (1996), pp. 19-32
Collins,Charles D. �Elephanta and the Ritual of the Lakulisa-Pasupatas�. In Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 102, No. 4 (Oct. - Dec., 1982), pp. 605- 617
Suggested:
Eliade, M. (ed.) The Encyclopedia of of Religion: Temple, chapter on Hindu Temple
Turner, J. (ed.) The Dictionary of Art: Buddhism, pp. 87-97
Turner, J. (ed.) The Dictionary of Art: Indian Subcontinent, Hindu Iconography and
subject matter, pp. 213-19
Huntington, Susan L., and J. Huntington. The Art of Ancient India: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain. New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1985, pp. 273-413
Huntington, Susan L., and J. Huntington Leaves from the Bodhi Tree: The Art of Pala India (8th - 12th Centuries) and its International Legacy, Washington and Dayton Ohio, 1990, pp. 69-121
In-depth articles:
Smith, Walter �The Visnu Image in the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram�. In Artibus Asiae, Vol. 56, No. 1/2 (1996), pp. 19-32
Collins,Charles D. �Elephanta and the Ritual of the Lakulisa-Pasupatas�. In Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 102, No. 4 (Oct. - Dec., 1982), pp. 605- 617
Suggested:
Eliade, M. (ed.) The Encyclopedia of of Religion: Temple, chapter on Hindu Temple
Turner, J. (ed.) The Dictionary of Art: Buddhism, pp. 87-97
Turner, J. (ed.) The Dictionary of Art: Indian Subcontinent, Hindu Iconography and
subject matter, pp. 213-19
Association in the course directory
F 160, F 250
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