The Amaravati stupa: an ancient, colonial and contemporary history
- Course Code: RA397
- Dates: 23/11/24 - 24/11/24
- Time: 10:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Sat-Sun, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Arjmand Ahmad
Course Code: RA397
Duration: 2 sessions
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What is the course about?
The Amaravati stupa is a major ancient Indian Buddhist site of which a significant portion exists in the British Museum. This weekend course aims to closely examine the history, architecture, aesthetics and religious significance of the stupa whilst also placing it within its colonial and post-colonial history.
What will we cover?
This is a weekend course with Day 1 comprising two lectures (morning and afternoon) at the City Lit campus; Day 2 will be spent studying the stupa at the British Museum (Room 33a).
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- point out some key features in the design of the stupa
- give information about its religious significance.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This weekend course is open to anyone, but it is particularly recommended for students who have done the Art and Architecture of Ancient India course in Term 2.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Illustrated lectures, some group tasks and a visit to the British Museum. No work outside of class. Some reading will be recommended for those who would like to find out more.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Pen and paper if you would like to take notes. A clipboard for the Day 2 in the British Museum is recommended in order to complete short writing tasks in groups. Please note that Day 2 will involve walking and standing up for some time at the British Museum.
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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