Art and architecture of ancient India

Course Dates: 13/01/25 - 10/02/25
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Keeley Street
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India's three indigenous religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - have given rise to one of the oldest artistic civilisations in the world.
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Art and architecture of ancient India
  • Course Code: RA619
  • Dates: 13/01/25 - 10/02/25
  • Time: 18:00 - 20:00
  • Taught: Mon, Evening
  • Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
  • Location: Keeley Street
  • Tutor: Arjmand Aziz

Course Code: RA619

Mon, eve, 13 Jan - 10 Feb '25

Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)

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What is the course about?

The course is about the religious arts of Ancient India.

What will we cover?

Early Indian art from the Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilisation to the end of the 6th century AD. Sculpture, proto-temples, stupas and cave painting as well as the development of religious philosophy are covered in this course.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Identify the three Indic religions and the characteristic features of each as expressed in their respective religious arts.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course and does not require any specific knowledge.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught mainly through lectures as well as museum visits.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Bring a notebook and pen to take notes.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any other courses about ancient civilisations.

Arjmand Aziz

Arjmand is a teacher and researcher in the fields of contemporary Indigenous Australian art and South Asian art. She has been teaching at City Lit since 2016. She holds Honours degrees in Political Science and Law from the Australian National University and an MA in Art History from SOAS University of London. She was Tutor of Indian art for many years for the Diploma of Asian Art programme at SOAS. In 2024 she was awarded a PhD from SOAS University of London. Her doctoral thesis examined how private galleries in London have represented contemporary Indigenous Australian art over a thiry year period. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2020.

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