Past Programmes

PG Diploma in Indian Aesthetics

About

Introduced in 1999, the seminal Post-Graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics attempts to understand the ideas that have shaped our worldviews, thereby leading to the development of visual forms. Through the disciplines of Archaeology, Art History and Philosophy, the course takes in almost 5000 years of visual art history encompassing the Classical traditions handed down through centuries along with the vibrant Popular and Folk.

An understanding of the philosophical and religious tenets of the period being crucial to the study of art, the Vedic, Buddhist, Jaina, Hindu-Agamic, Tantric and Islamic doctrines are examined in relation to their influence on architecture, sculpture and painting of the time. Aesthetic theories and texts, shastric concepts and precepts and their role in the understanding of Indian art are all examined. The inter-disciplinary nature of Indian art is reviewed by placing illustrated manuscript paintings in their literary context. The course ends with the study of colonialism, nationalism, modernism, post-modernism, and their visual paradigms.

The scholars teaching the course are renowned in the fields of art history, archaeology, aesthetics and philosophy. They have ensured that the visual material is broad-based geographically, historically, culturally as well as materially.

Course Content

Introduction to the study of Indian Aesthetics - The idea of India

Duration

The duration of the course is 1 year from July to April. Lectures are held on Saturdays from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Tutorials, including reading sessions, film viewings and project work take place on Fridays at 6:00pm.

Fees

The fees for this programme is Rs 20,000/-
Those wishing to sign up for an add-on writing semester will have to pay an additional Rs 5,000/-

How to Apply

You are required submit two passport size photographs, photocopies of your last degree certificate and Rs.20,000/- (in cash or cheque in favour of “Jnanapravaha”) at our centre.