NPTEL : NOC:Introduction to Indian Art - An appreciation (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Co-ordinators : Prof.Soumik Nandy Majumdar


Lecture 1 - Geographical Expanse

Lecture 2 - Chronological Journey

Lecture 3 - Forms of Indian Architecture

Lecture 4 - Variations in Indian Sculpture

Lecture 5 - Formats of Indian Painting

Lecture 6 - Pre-historic art: Rock painting of Bhimbetka

Lecture 7 - Ancient Art: Indus Valley Civilization

Lecture 8 - Early Buddhist Art: Bharhut, Sanchi and Amaravati Stupa

Lecture 9 - Art of the Royal Dynasty: Kushana and Gupta period

Lecture 10 - Islamic Architecture: Sultanate and Mughal Period

Lecture 11 - Wonder from Classical period: Ajanta Caves

Lecture 12 - Narrative Art in Sculpture: Mamallapuram and Ellora

Lecture 13 - Narrative Art in Miniature Painting: Mughal and Rajput

Lecture 14 - Indigenous Art : Folk Traditions - 1

Lecture 15 - Indigenous Art : Folk Traditions - 2

Lecture 16 - End of Traditional Art - Advent of the British

Lecture 17 - Art patronized by the Colonial Rulers

Lecture 18 - Art for National Cause

Lecture 19 - Art in the post-independent India

Lecture 20 - Art Now - Trends in contemporary art