History of Art-I

• Historical perspective is an integral part of understanding any subject.
• It helps the artist to consider art objectively.
• It helps the artist to understand its potential and progress across different times.
• It helps the artist to analyze art from architectural, social, and economic perspectives.
• The module focuses on ancient Indian art history before the Mughal invasion.
• It covers the art prevalent in the post-Buddhist period.
• This period represents an important transition in Indian art from the use of wood to stone.
• This period also represents refinement in pottery. Desired outcome of the course

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. CO1Students will be able to examine and analyze the sequence of events in prehistoric Indian Art. KL 4
2. CO2They will investigate art objectively, identifying patterns of cause and effect that determine events. KL 5
3. CO3The module will help establish the concept of Art within the Indian stylistic context. KL 2
4. CO4Students will become acquainted with art from a chronological, social, and ideological perspective. KL 2
5. CO5They will be able to comprehend art movements that shaped the expansion of art throughout history. KL 4