History of Indian and Central Asian Art

The course aims at providing students with a general knowledge of the evolution of South Asian art from the origins to the age of the Great Mughals.

Mastery of the fundamental methods of approach to South Asian art; accurate knowledge of discussed monuments and works of art, with special attention to dating, geographical location in the Indian Subcontinent and reigning dynasty, to be shown through the identification of images; understanding of the ideologies and aims expressed by artistic phases and single works of art; use of an appropriate terminology; correct pronunciation of proper names and technical terms. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to related works of art, which have not been directly studied; to enlarge knowledge through a specific bibliographical research, critical towards sources.