Description
[G/C; Asian Studies minor] From monumental stone temple architecture to miniature painting, this course will provide a chronological and thematic overview of art from the Indian subcontinent, beginning with the earliest archaeological sources up to the advent of European colonialism. Utilizing primary readings as well as recent scholarship, class lectures will not only explore major periods and styles, but also contextualize artistic works within broader philosophical, social, and political spheres. Special emphasis will be given to the visual expressions of Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, and Islam, and how these religious traditions have particularly influenced the form and function of Indian art.