History of Art- III

• Historical perspective is an integral part of understanding any subject.
• It sets a parameter for the artist to consider art objectively and to know its potential and progress across different periods.
• It helps the artist to analyse art from architectural, social and economic points of view.
• The module focuses on medieval Indian art history, prior to and during the Mughal period, and its regional variations.
• It covers the transition of Indian art from temple architecture to miniature painting traditions.

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. •Analyse the architectural and sculptural styles of Nagara, Dravida, Vesara and regional dynasties (Pallava, Chola, Chalukya-Rashtrakuta, Chandela, Hoysala, Odisha).
2. •Evaluate the evolution of Mughal painting and architecture from Humayun to the post-Aurangzeb decline (Akbari, Jahangiri, Shahjahani styles).
3. •Compare Mewar, Bundi-Kota, Marwar and Kishangarh styles, their subject matter, and their distinction from Mughal and folk art.
4. •Assess the development of Basohli, Guler and Kangra styles as the culmination of Mughal- Rajasthani artistic synthesis.

TEXTBOOKS

1. Percy Brown, Indian Painting under the Mughals, Oxford University Press.
2. W.G. Archer, Indian Paintings from the Punjab Hills, Sotheby Parke Bernet.
3. Anand Krishna, Rajasthani Painting, National Museum, New Delhi.
4. Karl Khandalavala, Pahari Miniature Painting, New Book Company, Bombay.

Reference Books

1. Vishakha N. Desai, Life at Court: Art for India's Rulers, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
2. Milo Cleveland Beach, Mughal and Rajput Painting, Cambridge University Press.
3. Stella Kramrisch, Indian Sculpture, Motilal Banarsidass.

Online Resources

1. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mugh/hd_mugh.htm
2. https://www.britannica.com/art/Mughal-painting
3. https://www.sahapedia.org (search: Pahari and Rajasthani miniature painting)