History (Indian Culture (Mains))

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Aims and objectives of performing arts and their development through various stages.
Utility of performing arts during the ancient and the medieval period.
Appreciate the contribution of classical dances, folk music as well as folk dances in Indian culture and Challenges faced by performing Arts
Development of drama through various phases in India and recognize the contribution of folk theatre
Examine the importance of the three art forms in the development of human personality.
Religious and secular Art in India

Architectural Style of Harappan Civilisation
Influence of Buddhism and Jainism on Indian architecture
- Stupas, Chaityas and Viharas
Impact of Persian and Greek invasion on Indian culture
Mauryan Architecture (322-182 BC)
Post Mauryan Architecture
Gandhara and Mathura school of Art
Cultural development during Gupta Age
Temple Architecture and Sculptures
- Nagara and Dravida Styles
- Early Temples
- Rock Cut temples
- Monolithic Temples
- Free Standing Temples
Pallavas as great temple builders
Emergence of Nalanda as centre of learning
Medieval Period architecture
- Delhi Sultanate
- Regional Kingdoms ( Mandu, Jaunpuretc)
- Vijaynagara Architecture
- Mughal Architecture
Indo Islamic Architecture
Colonial Architecture
Utility of Architectural structures today and in Past
Conservation and Preservation of Architectural Structures
Spread of Indian Culture to Southeast Asia

Prehistoric Rock Paintings
Ancient Period
- Murals Paintings
- Bagh Caves
- Sittanavasal Paintings
- Armamalai caves
Medieval Period
- Pala school of miniature paintings
- Mughal miniature paintings (synthesis of Indian and Persian style)
- Role of Akbar and his successors
- Development of Pahari, Rajput and Deccan Paintings
- Theme of paintings in Medieval period
Modern Period
- Bengal school of Art
- Renaissance or revivalist painting
- Madras School of Art
Decorative Art
- Madhubani
- Kalamkari
- Kalighat
- Warli
- Pattachitra
- Theme of decorative paintings in India
Theatre Forms of India
- Significance of Traditional folk theatre in India
- Different forms of traditional folk theatre in India
- Sanskrit theatre in India
- Challenges faced by theatre in India
Puppet forms in India
- Themes of puppetry in India
- Forms of Puppetry
Religious Philosophies
- Buddhism and its impact
- Jainism and its impact
- Sufism and its impact
- Vedanta Philosophy
Bhakti Traditions