04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W
Krug Hall 253
Section Information for Fall 2010
From the earliest examples of Hindu imagery in the first century BCE to contemporary court cases involving the depictions of gods, artwork has been at the heart of developing Hindu ideas of religiosity and identity. This seminar will explore ways Hindus have expressed themselves through visual imagery in a variety of media and historical contexts. To do so, we will read selections of Hindu narrative literature, explore religious debates over the proper use of imagery, and look at the links between religion and political power both within India and abroad. The course will provide an overview of the Hindu religious tradition and major issues in its historiography.Credits: 3
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
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