History of Indian Art

The course aims to provide students with a basic introduction to South Asian visual arts from a historical perspective, from the earliest evidence up to the time of the great Mughals.

Adequate mastery of the fundamental methods of analysing the art of South Asia; precise knowledge of the works and monuments examined, with particular attention to their dating, geographical location in the Indian subcontinent, and dynasty of reference, to be demonstrated on the basis of image recognition; understanding of the ideologies and purposes underlying the individual works and artistic phases; use of appropriate and correct terminology; suitably accurate pronunciation of proper names and technical terms. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to related works of art, which have not been directly studied; and to enlarge knowledge through specific bibliographical research, critical towards sources.