ARTH 699: Topics in Art History

ARTH 699-001: Art of Hinduism
(Fall 2010)

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.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Research seminar on aspects of art history. Topics vary, but course entails extensive critical readings and discussion, development of bibliographies, and advanced-level research papers. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

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.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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