Course Title: Aesthetics I
Credit Units: 2
Course Code:PNTG112
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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
Pre-requisites:
 Aesthetic sensibility
 Good imagination and analytical skills
 Sensitivity towards arts
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I
Descriptors/Topics
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Relevance of Aesthetics
Introduction to Indian Aesthetics
Bharata’s Natyashastra
40%
Module II
Descriptors/Topics
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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
Descriptors/Topics
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Rasa Dhvani of Abhinavagupta
Student Learning Outcomes:
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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
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
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Lectures
Illustrated lectures using power point presentations
Class room discussions
Quiz and games
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
50%
10%
Theory L/T (%)
Lab/Practical/Studio (%)
End Term Examination
30%
70%
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop down)
Class Test
Assignment/Presentation
End Term Examination
Attendance
70%
Weightage (%)
15%
10%
5%
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop down
Weightage (%)
Text & References:
 Introductory Reading in Aesthetics by John Hospers
 Art Experience: by M. Hiriyana
 A Modern Introduction to Indian Aesthetic Theory : Barlingay, S.S.,
 Foundations Of Indian Aesthetics : Vidya Niwas Misra
 Aesthetic by Beneditto Croce
 History of Aesthetics by Bosanquet
 Philosophy of Beauty by E. F. Carritt
 Art Now by Herbert Read
End Term Examination