Introducing Modern Western Art: Movement..

Modern art includes artistic work produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s and denotes the styles and philosophy of the art produced during that era. The term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation. Modern artists experimented with new ways of seeing and with fresh ideas about the nature of materials and functions of art. A tendency away from the narrative, which was characteristic for the traditional arts, toward abstraction is characteristic of much modern art. More recent artistic production is often called contemporary art or postmodern art.

Introduction to Indian Art - An apprecia..

The Indian sub-continent has a tradition of visual arts dating back more than 10000 years. The works of art produced over the periods and across the huge expanse of the subcontinent are diverse in their style, subject and medium used. Each artwork from different periods is its architecture, sculpture, painting or decorative and functional object embodies and echoes the objectives and ethos of the cultural period that produced it. This course intends to introduce an appreciation method to study, understand and enjoy Indian art as much comprehensibly as possible. The course is selective, specific and focused on the highlights and salient features of Indian art, both traditional and modern.

Visual Perception and Art: A Survey Acro..

Visual Perception and Art: A Survey Across the Cultures (Video)