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BAR1003 (E)

Art Appreciation

L-T-P1-0-2 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Arch · Sem 10 (Elective - III (Miscellaneous))

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Syllabus

3 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Introduction & Terminology

Grammar of the language of art - Natural, Realistic, Symbolic, Abstract, Modern and Contemporary.

Unit2

Unit 2: Ideologies of Aesthetics in Art

Complete understanding of Ideologies of aesthetics in art while discussing the art of Western and Oriental. Plato, Aristotle, Baumgartan, I.A. Richards, Leo Tolstoy, Sigmund Freud. Shadanga: Six limbs of Indian painting. Rasa theory of ‘Bharat Muni’. Iconography.

Unit3

Unit 3: Development of Art

  • Development of art over the period of time. Tracking the progress in art in aspects of the Functional diversity of styles, Art as form of social consciousness, Impact of Cultural and Religion on art, Understanding the role of art in contemporary society. APPROACH
  • Presentation would be made by the teacher. The students are expected to do library studies and seminars (Reports, Tutorials and PPT’s) on varied topics to supplement the information base and make more interactive.
Course Objectives3 points
  • The knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that identify all great art.
  • To introduce the students to the importance of art in today’s world and the purposes art has served from pre - historic through modern times in a variety of cultures both western and oriental.
  • To understand artistic intent and expression through basic element of art and architecture and to increase appreciation of art in today’s society.
REFERENCE BOOKS10 books
  1. What Is Art For? (June 1, 1990) by Ellen Dissanayake.
  2. Learning to Look: A Handbook for the Visual Arts (Phoenix Books) 2nd Revised ed. Editionby Joshua C. Taylor.
  3. More Than Meets The Eye: Seeing Art With All Five Senses (Bob Raczka's Art Adventures) Paperback – October 1, 2003by Bob Raczka.
  4. How to Read a Painting: Lessons from the Old Masters Paperback – December 7, 2004 by Patrick De Rynck.
  5. Learning to Look at Modern Art by Mary Acton.
  6. Teaching with Khan Academy: Art for Beginners: A Curriculum Guide to Teaching Beginning Art History and Appreciation with Khan Academy Paperback – Large Print, November 8, 2012by Beverly Fields.
  7. Art: Over 2,500 Works from Cave to Contemporary Hardcover – October 20, 2008 by Iain Zaczekand Mary Acton.
  8. Aesthetics - YURI BOREV.
  9. Approaches to Art in Education - LAURA H. CHAPMAN.
  10. Panorama of the Arts- RUDEL. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT 1 Tutorial of Module 1 - 3 3 5 15 Seminar/Presentation 2 1 10 10 of Module 1 - 3 Hands – on – Studios 3 1 10 10 of Module 3 TOTAL 35

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