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Course Title: Aesthetics I

Course Code: PNTG112 L T P/S SW/FW No. of TOTAL


PSDA CREDIT
UNITS
Credit Units: 2 2 0 0 0 1 2
Level: UG

Course Objectives:
Apart from imparting the knowledge of the practical techniques and history of art it is essential to equip the students with the
various thought processes and ideas about the philosophy of Art. This course introduces the students to various approaches to
thinking about art. Efforts will be put to see visual arts as a thinking discipline

• Introducing students to the relevance of Aesthetic analysis


• Introducing the main schools of Indian Aesthetics
• In-depth study of theories of emotion (Rasa) and meaning (Dhwani) in India
• Detailed study of Rasa-Dhwani of Abhinavagupta

Prerequisites:
• Aesthetic sensibility
• Good imagination and analytical skills
• Sensitivity towards arts
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to
• Evaluate the importance of philosophically understanding art
• Recognize and interpret the deep traditional Indian notions of aesthetics
• React to art more sensitively
• Analyze art not only by looking at its form but also trying to find its emotional appeal and suggested meaning

Module I 40%
Weightage
• Relevance of Aesthetics
• Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
• Bharata’sNatyashastra

•
Module II 50%
Weightage
• Rasa Theory : Aesthetics of Emotions
Rasas and Bhavas
Rasa Sutra
Commentaries on Rasa Sutra
• Dhvani Theory: Theory of Meaning
Meaning at various levels
Abhida, Lakshana and Vyanjana aspects

Module III
• Rasa Dhvani of Abhinavagupta 10%
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

• Lectures
• Illustrated lectures using power point presentations
• E-Content
• Quiz and games

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

• Study of Subject-relevant Professional


• Group Discussion

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

50 NA 50

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components Project Class Assignment Quiz Attendance
(Drop down) Test

Weightage 15 10 10 10 5 50
(%)
Text:
1. Introductory Reading in Aesthetics by John Hospers
2. Art Experience: by M. Hiriyana
3. A Modern Introduction to Indian Aesthetic Theory : Barlingay, S.S.,
4. Foundations Of Indian Aesthetics : VidyaNiwasMisra
5. Aesthetic by Beneditto Croce
6. History of Aesthetics by Bosanquet
7. Philosophy of Beauty by E. F. Carritt
8. Art Now by Herbert Read

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