TAD3304

Indian art and design: From pre-history to Contemporary 3A

(A&D)

To be advised

6 points + 3 class hours and 9 hours of independent study per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: two level 2 TAD units; TAD3303 or TAD3313 is recommended + Prohibitions: TAD2303,TAD2313, TAD3314

Synopsis: This unit is designed to encourage empathy with the peoples Indian sub-continent, through the study of its Art /Design, Religions, and Social History. The course will develop students' awareness of Anthropology of Art and Design, theories and research methodologies in the study of cross-cultural aesthetics; much of which is also applicable to the study of non-Indian aesthetics. This course will further students knowledge of Palaeolithic to Contemporary Indian Art and Design. Emphasis will be placed on the elite histories of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic visual culture. European influence on Indian visual culture, prior, during and post the Colonial period, will also be covered in some depth.

Assessment: Short essay (1600 words) 40% + Long essay (2800 words) including class presentation 55% + Class discussion 5%