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080094 PS Case Study II/III: Rethinking Early Indian Art History (2021W)

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Language: German

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This course is planned as a hybrid course (attendance and online participation mixed). Depending on the number of participants and the further development of the pandemic, and according to the requirements of the University of Vienna a purely online form is also possible.

  • Wednesday 06.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 13.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 20.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 27.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 03.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 10.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 17.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 24.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 01.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 15.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 12.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 19.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Wednesday 26.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Content: This course aims to shed light on the development of research and reception of Indian art, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In this period determined by British colonial rule, key figures such as Alexander Cunningham or James Ferguesson studied and categorized the art of South Asia systematically for the first time, but mostly from the point of view of European aesthetics. In contrast, the concurrent studies of Indian scholars such as Ram Raz, who also dealt with the cultural environment of the art objects, received little attention at the time. Therefore, this course will focus on the following questions, among others: How were art and cultural monuments in India analyzed, evaluated, and discussed by European and Indian scholars? What is generally understood by "Indian art" then and now, and how much more attention has been paid to certain periods of art in India than to others as a result of Western thinking? How do the early publications on painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Indian subcontinent still shape our perception of Indian art today, and how do they influence research interests and foci of art historians even decades later?

Goal: The course will familiarize students with early pioneering texts on Indian art and architecture and thus develop a critical approach to research topics and different interpretations and methodologies. The focus is on evaluating and interpreting early art historical studies and discussing how they shape our understanding and approach to Indian art.

Method: Art historical methods and developments are discussed on the basis of various case studies (texts) on painting, sculpture and architecture of India. In addition to the critical reading of selected literature, the careful analysis and interpretation of objects discussed in the texts in oral as well as written form is essential.

Assessment and permitted materials

- active participation in discussions
- oral presentation
- in-depth study in the form of a written paper (case studies: approx. 20,000 characters continuous text)
- By registering for this course, you agree that the automated plagiarism checking software Turnitin will check all written submissions made by you in moodle.studies and discussing how they shape our understanding and approach to Indian art.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement:
- Compulsory attendance. In case of absence due to illness or exceptional family situation, written proof must be provided.

Good knowledge of English required!
- For a positive completion of the course, all partial performances must be completed.
- Seminar paper: to ensure good academic practice, the course instructor may invite students to a grade-relevant interview after submission of the paper, which must be completed positively.

Assessment standard:
- active participation in discussions 15%
- oral presentation 30%
- In-depth study in the form of a written term paper 55%.

Examination topics

all contents mentioned above

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