History of Indian Art
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a basic introduction to South Asian visual arts from a historical perspective, from the earliest evidence up to the time of the great Mughals.
Expected learning outcomes
Adequate mastery of the fundamental methods of analysing the art of South Asia; precise knowledge of the works and monuments examined, with particular attention to their dating, geographical location in the Indian subcontinent, and dynasty of reference, to be demonstrated on the basis of image recognition; understanding of the ideologies and purposes underlying the individual works and artistic phases; use of appropriate and correct terminology; suitably accurate pronunciation of proper names and technical terms. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to related works of art, which have not been directly studied; and to enlarge knowledge through specific bibliographical research, critical towards sources.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course currently not available
Lesson period
Second semester
L-OR/16 - INDIAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART HISTORY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours