National Education Policy-2020

Common Minimum Syllabus for all U.P. State Universities/ Colleges

SUBJECT: FINE ART

Name Designation Affiliation

Steering Committee
Mrs. Monika S. Garg, (I.A.S.), Additional Chief Secretary Dept. of Higher Education U.P., Lucknow
Chairperson Steering Committee
Prof. Poonam Tandan Professor, Dept. of Physics Lucknow University, U.P.
Prof. Hare Krishna Professor, Dept. of Statistics CCS University Meerut, U.P.
Dr. Dinesh C. Sharma Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Supervisory Committee - Arts and Humanities Stream
Prof. Divya Nath Principal K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh Dean, Faculty of Arts Ram Manohar Lohiya University, Ayodhya
Dr. Nitu Singh Associate Professor HNB Govt P.G College Prayagaraj
Dr. Kishor Kumar Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Dr. Shweta Pandey Assistant Professor Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Syllabus Developed by:

S. N. Name Designation Department College/ University

1 Dr. Awadhesh Assistant Professor Fine Arts Dr. Shakuntala Misra
Mishra National Rehabilitation
University, Lucknow, U.P.
2 Dr. Shraddha Shukla Assistant Professor Fine Arts & Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Music Gorakhpur University,
Gorakhpur, U.P.
3 Dr. Ishwar Chandra Associate Professor Department D. S. Degree college,
Gupta of Painting Aligarh, U.P.
 Department of Higher Education
U.P. Government, Lucknow
National Education Policy-2020
Common Minimum Syllabus for all U.P. State Universities
BA (Fine Art )
Semester-wise Titles of the Papers in BA (Fine Art)

Year Sem. Course Paper Title Theory/ Credi

Practical ts
Code
1 I A140101T History of Indian Art- 1 Theory 4
1 I
A140102P Drawing and color studies Practical 2
1 II A140201T Fundamentals of Art Theory 4
1 II Drawing and Sketching
A140202P Practical 2
2 III A140301T History of Indian Sculpture Art Theory 4
2 III A140302P Still Life with Colour Practical 2
2 IV A140401T Aesthetics Theory 4
2 IV A140402P Photography Practical 2
3 V A140501T History of Indian Architecture Theory 4
3 V
A140502T History of Indian art- 2 Theory 4
3 V A140503P Head Study with pencil and colour both Practical 2

3 V A140504R Copy & Study from old Masters Practical 3

3 VI A140601T Renaissance period in Indian art Theory 4

3 VI
A140602T Modern Indian Art and artist Theory 4
3 VI A140603P Composition Practical 2
3 VI A140604P Land Scape Practical 3
 B.A. SEMESTER WISE SYLLABUS

Year I
Paper 1
Theory
Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: 1

Subject: B.A. Fine art

Course Code: A140101T Course Title: History of Art-1

Course Outcome:
Students will recognize and understand major monuments, artists, methods and theories, and be able to
assess the qualities of works of art and architecture in their historical and cultural settings. How the then
social problems should become subjects of Art
Credits: 4 Core Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I. Primitive art with reference to Indian Painting - Outline of History of
man and civilization, with special reference to important cultures i.e. Pre-
historic Painting , 8
II. Indus Valley and Jogimara
8
III. Karla Caves ,Bhaja Caves,Nasik Caves
8
IV. Ajanta ,Bagh , Sittanvasal, Badami,
8
V. Singiriya Caves , Bhagh Caves .
8
VI. Elephanta, Ellora
7
VII. Mauryan Period ,Sunga Period,

7
VIII. Kushan Period, Gupta Period
6
Suggested Readings:
 V.S. Agrawal – Indian Art
 V.S. Agrawal – Studies in Indian Art
 Edith Tomory – A History of Fine Arts in India and West
  V.S. Agrawal &Bhartiya Kala (Hindi)
 N.P. Joshi &PrachinBharatiyaMurtikala (Hindi)
 MamataChaturvedi&Paschyatya Kala (Hindi)
 R.V. Sakhakar - UropiyaChitrakalaKaItihas (Hindi)
 Ashok-Paschim Ki Chitrakala (Hindi)
 World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India, Volume 1 ʻAlī Jāvīd, Tabassum
Javeed, Algora Publishing, 2008
 The Greeks in Bactria and India by William Woodthorpe Tarn
 Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums, by George Michell, Roli Books
Private Limited, 1 mai 2013
 Ancient India, Ramesh Chandra Majumdar, Motilal Banarsidass Publ., 1977

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (10 Marks)
 Written Test (10 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year I
Paper 2
Practical
Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: 1

Subject: B.A. Fine art

Course Code: A140102P Course Title: Drawing and color studies
 Course Outcome:
Sketch and render objects (fruits, vegetables, leaf, geometrical shapes etc.) with various medium like
Pencil, Pen, ink, water color, Poster color, Oil Pastel color, Dry Pastel, Charcoal Pencil, Color Pencils etc.
Exhibit understanding of colour (properties of colours, colour wheel &colour value) and use it judicially
in the creation of visual work.
Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Sketching with various medium like Pencil and Pen and Ink. 5

II Still Life - Object Drawing Use of Charcoal Pencil, Color Pencils etc. 5

III Water color, Poster color, Color Theory – Color System (RGB, 5
CMYK, and PANTONE), Color Wheel (primary, secondary and
tertiary colors), and Color Dimensions.

IV Still Life - Object Nature drawings with Oil Pastel color, Dry Pastel, 5

V Two Dimensional Sketching & Drawing. 5

Suggested Readings:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.

1. Hayashi Studio, (1994), Water Colour Rendering, Graphic-Sha Publishing Co., Ltd.

2.B. Edwards, (2004), Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors, Penguin
Group Inc, New York. ISBN: 1-58542-199-5.

3. Feisner, E. (2006). ColourStudies, NY NY USA. Fairchild Publications

4. Gerritsen Franz. (1983). Theory &Practise of color: A color based theory based on the laws of
perception. Subsequent Edition Van Nostrand Reinhold Publication.

5. Fraser, Tom & Banks Adam. (2004). Designers color Manual: The complete guide to color theory &
application, San Francisco,USA. Chronicle Books

6. Gonnella, Rose & Friedman Max. (2014) Design Fundamentals: Notes on color theory. 1st Edition.
San Francisco, USA. Peach Pit Press

7. Recker, Keith &EisemanLeatrice. (2011). Pantone: The twentieth century in color

8. Mollica, Patti. (2013). Colortheory: An essential guide to color from basic principles to practical
applications. 1st Edition. San Francisco USA. Walter Foster Publishing

9. Ungar Joseph. (1986). Rendering Mixed media. NY USA. Watson-Guptill Publication INC U.S.
10. Kasprisin Ron (1999) .Design media:Technique for water color, pen & ink, pastel and colored marker.
Hudson County New Jersey, USA. John Wiley & Sons.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (10 Marks)
 Written Test (10 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year -I

Paper 1
Theory

Program/Class: Certificate Year: Second Semester: 2

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140201T Course Title: Fundamentals of Art

Course Outcome:
Students get information about Definition of art. The art language is based on concepts called the
“ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of Design”. Introduction to the basics elements of art, 5 Elements of art
: Line Shape Color Texture Value

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I. Definition of art

8
II. Basics Elements of Art
8
 III. Sadanga: The Six Limbs of Indian Art and Paintings
8
IV. Elements of art : Line , Shape
8
V. Color Texture Value
8
VI. Perspective
7
VII. Proportion.

7
VIII. Balance, Unity,
6
Suggested Readings:

 Art Fundamentals: Color, Light, Composition, Anatomy, Perspective and Depth - 3Dtotal
publishing
 Light for Visual Artists: Understanding & Using Visual Light in Art and Design - Richard Yot
 Color and light: A Guide for the Realist Painter - James Gurney
 Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life - George B. Bridgman
 How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments - Scott Robertson

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year I
Paper 2
Practical
Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: 2
 Subject: B.A. Fine art
Course Code: A140202P Course Title: Drawing and Sketching
Course Outcome:
Sketch and render objects (fruits, vegetables, leaf, geometrical shapes etc.) with various medium like
Pencil, Pen, ink, water color, Poster color, Oil Pastel color, Dry Pastel, Charcoal Pencil, Color Pencils etc.
Exhibit understanding of colour (properties of colours, colour wheel &colour value) and use it judicially
in the creation of visual work.
Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Sketching Hand and Leg Movement 5
II Sketching Body Movement with Rhythm 5
III Sketching Face Expression 5
IV Sketching Face Expression with Monochrome Color 5
V Sketching Body Movement with Monochrome Color 5
Suggested Readings:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
 Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Faces Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating People and
Portraits with Personality--Explor Watercolors,Inks, Markers, and More By Amarilys Henderson ·
2020

 B. Edwards, (2004), Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors,
Penguin Group Inc, New York. ISBN: 1-58542-199-5.
 Hayashi Studio, (1994), Water Colour Rendering, Graphic-Sha Publishing Co., Ltd.

 Gerritsen Franz. (1983). Theory &Practise of color: A color based theory based on the laws of
perception. Subsequent Edition Van Nostrand Reinhold Publication.
 Feisner, E. (2006). ColourStudies, NY NY USA. Fairchild Publications

 Fraser, Tom & Banks Adam. (2004). Designers color Manual: The complete guide to color theory
& application, San Francisco,USA. Chronicle Books

 Gonnella, Rose & Friedman Max. (2014) Design Fundamentals: Notes on color theory. 1st
 Edition. San Francisco, USA. Peach Pit Press

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (10 Marks)
 Written Test (10 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 2
Paper 1
Theory
Program/Class: Degree Year: First Semester: 3

Subject: B.A. Fine art

Course Code: A140301T Course Title: History of Indian Sculpture
Art

Course Outcome:
Students will recognize and understand major monuments, artists, methods and theories, and be able to
assess the qualities of works of art and architecture in their historical and cultural settings. How the then
social problems should become subjects of Art
Credits: 4 Core Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Bronze age sculpture

8
II Pre-Mauryan art , Art of the Mauryan Period
 8
III Art of the Shunga period , Satavahana art
8
IV Early South India Kushana art
8

V Art of Mathura ,Gandharan art

8
IX. Gupta period
7
X. Medieval, c. 600 onwards

7
XI. Yaksha and Yakshini Sculpture
6
Suggested Readings:
 Blurton, T. Richard, Hindu Art, 1994, British Museum Press, ISBN 0 7141 1442 1
 Boardman, John, ed., The Oxford History of Classical Art, 1993, OUP, ISBN 0198143869
 Craven, Roy C., Indian Art: A Concise History, 1987, Thames & Hudson (Praeger in USA),
ISBN 0500201463
 Harle, J. C., The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, 2nd edn. 1994, Yale University
Press. (Pelican History of Art), ISBN 0300062176
 Huntington, Susan L. (1984). The "Påala-Sena" Schools of Sculpture. Brill Archive. ISBN 90-04-
06856-2.
 V.S. Agrawal – Indian Art
 V.S. Agrawal – Studies in Indian Art
 Edith Tomory – A History of Fine Arts in India and West
 V.S. Agrawal &Bhartiya Kala (Hindi)
 N.P. Joshi &PrachinBharatiyaMurtikala (Hindi)
 MamataChaturvedi&Paschyatya Kala (Hindi)
 R.V. Sakhakar - UropiyaChitrakalaKaItihas (Hindi)

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (10 Marks)
 Written Test (10 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam
 Year -II

Paper 2
Practical

Program/Class: Degree Year: Second Semester: 3

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140302P Course Title : Still Life with Colour
Course Outcome:
A still life painting is pretty self-explanatory… it's a painting of objects that sit still. These objects can be
inanimate things, like fruits or vases; they can also be things that are no longer alive, like animals or
flowers.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I sketching object with pencil drawing and shading 5
II sketching objects with watercolor 5
III old master copy work based on subject of still life 5
IV creative still life with watercolor 5
V creative still life with acrylic 5
Suggested Readings:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
 Painting Still Life in Watercolour By Lesley E. Hollands,Published:2009, Publisher : Crowood
Press
 Watercolors, Still Life By Brian Bagnall, Ursula Bagnall, Astrid Hille, Published :September
1997,Publisher:Walter Foster Publishing, Incorporated
 Learn to Paint in Watercolour Step by Step by William Newton,Published:9 March 2017,
Publisher:Search Press
 The Art of Still Life(A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting
in Oil )by Todd M. Casey , Published:18 February 2020, Publisher:Monacelli Press, Incorporated
 This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year II

Paper 1
Theory
Program/Class: Diploma Year: Third Semester: 4

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140401T Course Title : Aesthetics
Course Outcome:
Demonstrate an array of critical approaches to the study of art and visual culture.Produce an extended work involving
visual analysis, reading research, critical thinking, writing, and standard methods of documentation.
Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Aesthetics , Arts and Philosophy

8
II Art and Society
8
III Art and Beauty
8
IV Concept of Aesthetics in Western Art (Ancient Greek aesthetics,Western )
8
 V Concept of Aesthetics in Western Art ( Medieval aesthetics, German
8
writers)
XII. Concept of Aesthetics in Indian Art
7
XIII. Rasas in the Arts History, Natyashastra ,

7
XIV. Indian Philosopher of Art
6
Suggested Readings:

 Somé, Malidoma (1999). The Healing Wisdom of Africa. TarcherPerigee. pages. ISBN 087477991X.
 Art of TibetAN Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection By Los Angeles County Museum
of Art, Pratapaditya Pal, Hugh Richardson, Dale Carolyn Gluckman · 1990
 The Heritage of Indian Art A Pictorial Presentation By Vasudeva S. Agrawala
 Art of TibiA Catalogue of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Collection By Los Angeles County Museum of
Art, Pratapaditya Pal, Hugh Richardson · 1983
 M.N.P.Tiwari& Kamal Giri - MadhyakalinBharatiyaMurtikala (Hindi)
 Krishna Deva – Khajuraho
 C.P. Sinha– Art of Bihar
 A.P. Srivastava &Ellora Ki Brahman Dev Pratimayen (Hindi)
 R.S. Gupta & B.D. Mahajan – Ajanta, Ellora an Aurangabad Caves
 AschwinD.Lippi – Indian Medieval Sculpture
 Bhanu Agrawal - BharatiyaChitrakalaKeMulaSrota (Hindi)
 A.K. Coomarasawamy – Introduction to Indian Art
 M. Ganguli– Orissa and her Remains, Ancient and Medieval
 Siva SwarupSahai - Bharatiya Kala (Hindi)
 Stella Kramrisch – Indian Sculpture
 V.S. Agrawala – Gupta Art
 J.C. Harle – Art of Indian Subcontinent
 A. Ghosh – Ajanta Murals
 Rai Krishna Das - BharatiyaChitrakala (Hindi)
 VachaspatiGairola - BharatiyaChitrakala (Hindi)
 N.P. Joshi - PrachinBharatiyaMurtikala (Hindi)
 Edith Tomory– A History of Fine Arts in India and West

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
 Assignment/ Seminar (10 Marks)
 Written Test (10 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)

Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 2

Paper -2
Practical
Program/Class: Diploma Year: Third Semester: 4

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140402P Course Title : Photography
Course Outcome:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
Recognize the concepts of photography & its applications. Practice the handling of the camera
and its functions such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Explore different camera angles,
camera movements and camera shots. Understand the indoor and outdoor lighting by using
photographic concepts. Explore the use of photographic concepts in the fields of advertising,
animation, art direction.

Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Understanding Indoor & outdoor lighting; Camera 5
controls- Aperture, shutter speed, focus.

II Advertising Photography (Product)- USP of a 5

product should reflect in the composition.
Arrangement of the product with props and set.
 Minimum 05 photographs (size 8x12 inch)

III Photo feature with minimum 10 photographs (size 5

8x12 inch) on subjects like Historical monuments,
Fort, Museum, Picnic Spot, Temple and its
surroundings etc.

IV Micro Photography on subjects like Jewellery, Stationary, 5

Micro Objects etc.

V Photo feature with minimum 10 photographs (size 8x12 5

inch) on Live Models and Human Expression
Suggested Readings:
 Langford Michael , (1997), Basic Photography 6th revised edition ,US/UK, Focal Press

 Prakel David, (2006), Basics Photography : Composition, Worthing UK, AVA Publishing

 David Prakel (2008), Basic Photography: working in Black & White : Worthing UK, AVA
Publishing

 Hansen Michael & Tater Mohit, (2013) Point & Shoot: Digital Photography : Basics for
Beginners & Amateurs: Europe, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

 Ducker Robert & Key Teresa (2012) Bob’s Basic Photography: Texas, Bob Media.com

 Bavister Steven , (2000), Digital Photography- A beginners guide UK, Collin & Brown

 Bedford Edward J, (2003), Nature Photography for Beginners , Montana, Kessinger Publishing.

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3
 Paper -1
Theory
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 5

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140501T Course Title : History of Indian Architecture
Course Outcome:
The architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion. Among a number of architectural
styles and traditions, the contrasting Hindu temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture are the best
known historical styles. Both of these, but especially the former, have a number of regional styles within
them. An early example of town planning was the Harappan architecture of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
People lived in cities with baked brick houses, streets in a grid layout, elaborate drainage systems, water
supply systems, granaries, citadels, and clusters of large non-residential buildings.
Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I. Indus Valley Civilization (2600 BCE – 1900 BCE)

8
II. Ancient Indian architecture, Buddhist architecture, and
Indian rock-cut architecture 8

III. Gupta architecture

8
IV. Hindu temple architecture
8
V. Jain architecture
8
VI. Indo-Islamic architecture
7
VII. Mughal architecture

7
VIII. Architecture of Rajasthan
6
Suggested Readings:
 Evenson, Norma (1989). The Indian Metropolis. New Haven and London: Yale University press
 Vastu-Silpa Kosha, Encyclopedia of Hindu Temple architecture and Vastu/S.K.Ramachandara
Rao, Delhi, Devine Books, (Lala Murari Lal Chharia Oriental series)
 Bharatiya Sthapatya Evam Kala Art And Architecture Of Ancient India By Dr. Udaynarayan
 Upadhyay, Prof. Gautam Tiwari · 2007Publisher:Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Limited
 Bhartiya Vastukala Ka Itihas by Krishna Dutta Vajpai, 1979 , Hindi samiti , Lucknow , UP
 The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: a study of Indo-Aryan civilization by E.
B.Havell, (1915). John Murray, London.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3

Paper -2
Theory

Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 5

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140502P Course Title : History of Indian art- II
Course Outcome:
In this section, students will study Hill painting style ,Jain style, Pal style, Mughal style, Rajputana style
of painting in the history of medieval Indian painting.
Credits: 5 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Pala Style of Painting

8
II Apabharnsh Style of Painting
8
III Thanjavur Painting
8
 IV Hill painting style
8
V Jain style Painting
8
VI Mughal style Painting
7
VII Rajputana style Painting
Bikaner School
Bundi-Kota Kalam School 7
Jaipur School
Kishengarh School

VIII Marwar School

Mewar School 6
Raagamala School
Amber and Jaipur
Suggested Readings:
 Indian court painting, 16th-19th century by Steven Kossak,1997, Metropolitan Museum of Art

 Tanjore Painting, A Chapter in Indian Art History by N. S. 'Kora' Ramaswami

 A History of Indian Painting : The Modern Period by Krishna Chaitanya pages 36 & 37 ISBN
8170173108

 Studies in Jaina Art and Iconography and Allied Subjects By Umakant Premanand Shah,1995,
Abhinav Prakashan , Vadodara

 Jain Manuscript Painting by John Guy ,January 2012, Department of Asian Art, The Metropolitan
Museum of Art

 A Brief History of Indian Painting by Lokesh Chandra Sharma,2008, Krishna Prakashan ,

Meerut

 Art and Devotion at a Buddhist Temple in the Indian Himalaya By Melissa R. Kerin , Published:
2015, Publisher:Indiana University Press

 Early Mughal painting by Milo Cleveland Beach , Published: 1987, Publisher:Asia Society

 Four Centuries of Rajput Painting Mewar, Marwar and Dhundhar Indian Miniatures from the
Collection of Isabella and Vicky Ducrot By Vicky Ducrot, Dr. Daljeet, Daljeet Kaur,
Published:2009
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year III

Paper 3
Practical
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 5

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140503P Course Title : Head Study with pencil and colour
both
Course Outcome:
Head study is very important in art. In the head study, the student studies the various postures of the
human face. Apart from this, after studying closely the eyes, ears, nose, and hair tries to engrave it on
paper. variety of male and female models in different poses. The basic proportions of the head and the
proper placement of facial features.
Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Head Study with pencil drawing and shading 5
II Head Study with watercolor 5
III old master copy work based on subject of Head Study 5
IV creative Head Study with watercolor and photo color 5
V creative Head Study with acrylic and oil color 5
Suggested Readings:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
 The Head By Andrew Loomis · Published:1989 Publisher:Walter Foster Pub.Vastu-Silpa Kosha,
 Drawing the Human Head Anatomy, Expressions, Emotions and Feelings By Giovanni Colombo,
Giuseppe Vigliotti, Published:August 2017,Publisher:Hoaki Books SL
  Drawing Expressive Portraits by Paul Leveille,Published:15 August 2001,Publisher:F+W Media
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year III

Paper 4
Practical
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 5

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140504P Course Title : Copy & Study from old Masters
Course Outcome:
Preparing their copy of Old Master's artworks is a good tool to learn and understand the nuances of art.
Students will be able to understand the characteristics of the old master's art by absorbing the artistic
expressions of the artists. By studying the copy of the works of Indian artists as well as European artists,
students will develop an understanding of their art.
Credits: 3 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Raja Ravi Verma , Avnindra Nath Thakur 5
II Amrita Shergill, Jamini Roy 5
III Leonardo da Vinci ,Titian, 5
IV Caravaggio,Peter Paul Rubens, 5
V Willem Claesz, Vincent Van Gogh 5
Suggested Readings:
 The artefacts of the Old Master will be selected and his imitations will be made in the department
 studios under the direction of the teacher.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3

Paper -1
Theory
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 6

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140601T Course Title : Renaissance period in Indian art
Course Outcome:
In this part, students will study the role of Indian painting in the Renaissance period, the paintings of
Kalighat, Company style, Bengal school, Bengal school artist, Raja Ravi Varma, New- method artists,
Modern art lay artists.

Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Paintings of Kalighat 8
II Company School 7
III Bengal School and Artist (Abanindranath Tagore, 8
Nandalal Bose, M.A.R Chughtai, Sunayani Devi , Asit
Kumar Haldar, Sudhir Khastgir, Kshitindranath
Majumdar )
IV Raja Ravi Varma 7
V New- Method Artists ( Jamini Roy , Amrita Shergill 8
 ,Ravindranath Thakur , Gagnendra nath Thakur )
VI Contemporary Art Movement in India
VII History of Art Academy in India
VIII Indian Modern Art and Artist
Suggested Readings:
 Bhattacharya, Sunil Kumar (1 January 1994). "2. Revivalism and the Impact of the West". Trends
in modern Indian art. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. pp. 7–11. ISBN 978-81-85880-21-1. Retrieved
14 December 2011.
 Contemporary Indian Artists By Geeta Kapur · 1978 Publisher:Vikas Original from:the
University of Michigan
 The Making of Modern Art The Progressives By Well-Known Art Historian and Independent
Curator Yashodhara Dalmia, Yashodhara Dalmia, Rudolf von Leyden · 2001Publisher:OUP
Oxford Original from:the University of Michigan
 Vrihad Aadhunik Kala Kosh by Vinod Bhardwaj, Published:2006, Publisher:Vāṇī Prakāśana
 Aaj ki Kala By Prayag Shukla,Published:2007, Publisher: Rajkamal Prakashan
 Kala Ke Praneta by Sachirani Gurtu, Published:2007, Publisher: India Publikeshan House

This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3

Paper 2
Theory
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 6

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140602T Course Title : Modern Indian Art and Artist
Course Outcome:
In this part, students will study the role of Indian painting in the Renaissance period, the paintings of
Kalighat, Company style, Bengal school, Bengal school artist, Raja Ravi Varma, New- method artists,
Modern art lay artists.
 Credits: 4 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I paintings of Kalighat 8
II Company style 7
III Bengal school and artist 8
IV Raja Ravi Varma 7
V New- method artists, Modern art. 8
Suggested Readings:
 The artefacts of the Old Master will be selected and his imitations will be made in the department
studios under the direction of the teacher.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3

Paper 3
Practical
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 6

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140603P Course Title : Composition
Course Outcome:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
In this section, students will do the work of decorating them with colors by marking the selected subjects
on the seat and canvas on the subject of composition. In the form of subjects such as market scenes,
festivals, waiting, working women or men, rural life, boys and girls playing, etc. can be given. In
composition, two auxiliary elements with at least three figures must be in the picture.
Credits: 2 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Composition with pencil and seeding 5
II Composition with watercolor 5
III Composition with Oil Color 5
IV Composition with acrylic 5
V Creative Composition 5
Suggested Readings:
 The artefacts of the Old Master will be selected and his imitations will be made in the department
studios under the direction of the teacher.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam

Year 3

Paper 4
Practical
Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: 6

Subject: B.A. Fine Art

Course Code: A140604P Course Title : Land Scape
Course Outcome:
The artwork will be produced in the studio of the department under the direction of the teacher.
Landscape painting, the depiction of natural scenery in art. Landscape paintings may capture mountains,
valleys, bodies of water, fields, forests, and coasts and may or may not include man-made structures as
well as people.
Credits: 3 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit Topics No. of Lectures
I Land Scape with pencil and seeding 5
II Land Scape with watercolor 5
III Land Scape with Oil Color 5
IV Land Scape with acrylic 5
V Creative Land Scape 5
Suggested Readings:
 The artefacts of the Old Master will be selected and his imitations will be made in the department
studios under the direction of the teacher.
This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Assignment/ Seminar (20 Marks)
 Attendance (5 Marks)
Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline

Suggested equivalent online courses:

 Coursera
 Swayam