UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFA402

Aesthetics-II

L-T-P2-1-0 Credits3 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 2 semesters · 2 branches

BFA Applied Arts · Sem 4 (Core) · BFA Painting · Sem 4 (Core)

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Syllabus

3 units · 30 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Theory of Rasa

10 hrs
  • What is Rasa – basic concept and definition.
  • Understanding of Navarasa – the nine emotions.
  • Natyashastra – reference and its role in Rasa theory.
  • Relationship of Art and Aesthetics with Rasa – how Rasa shapes artistic experience.
  • Anubhava – concept and its connection with Rasa
Unit2

Unit 2: Elements of Aesthetics

10 hrs
  • Understanding Dhvani.
  • Understanding Bhāva.
  • Understanding Alankār.
  • Understanding Auchitya.
  • Understanding Riti.
  • Understanding Guna-Dosh.
  • Understanding Vyanjana.
Unit3

Unit 3: Nātyasāstra Theory

10 hrs
  • Study of the relationship between visual and performing arts.
  • Theories of Abhinavagupta.
  • Theories of Bharat Muni. Evaluation Methodology
  • Written test
  • Assignments
Course Objectives7 points
  • Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that deals with:
  • The nature of beauty, art, and taste.
  • The creation and appreciation of beauty.
  • This module is designed to entwine the concept of art aesthetics in the artistic consciousness.
  • It is important to understand the nature of art and its scope in the factual world.
  • Art as an expression of thoughts, ideas, and communication must be understood.
  • This understanding helps in building a solid foundation for the course. Desired outcome of the course
Course Outcomes (COs)4 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the immensity and role of art in daily life. KL 2
  2. CO2Establish the concept of art in their consciousness. KL 2
  3. CO3Acquaint themselves with art from an expansive viewpoint. KL 2
  4. CO4Comprehend the elements and principles of aesthetics. KL 22

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