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o The Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world
   (23 April- July, 2001)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of India
   (September - December, 2001 and September - December, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of China
   (January - March, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world or
   The Classical and Decorative Arts of Japan & Korea
   (April - July, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of China or
   The Classical and Decorative Arts of South East Asia.
   (January - March, 2003)

The Classical and Decorative Arts of India
(The Indian sub-continent)
(September - December, 2001 and September - December, 2002)

From 2500BC to the present day, this course explores the monumental, fine and decorative arts of India and South Asia. The course deals with architecture, sculpture, miniature painting, carved jades, carpets, textiles, furniture, jewellery, arms and armour and the rural arts.

The syllabus is broadly chronological and places the art in its religious and historical context. The course begins with an introduction to the Vedas, Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism focusing on early Jain and Buddhist art and the principles of Hindu iconography, architecture, sculpture and wall painting. It emphasises the relationship between ritual and image in the study of Medieval Hindu sculpture and architecture. Lectures cover Buddhist, Jain and Hindu manuscript painting. Erotic sculpture and painting are also discussed.

The course includes Tibetan and Himalayan sculpture and painting. The latter half of the term will explore Mughal and Rajput court art from the 16th century. It will give particular emphasis to miniature painting and jewellery. Terracottas, textiles and other rural arts will also be covered and there will be lectures on contemporary Indian painting.

The course will consider issues of conservation and will provide the student with an understanding of stone and materials in sculpture and painting.

o The Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world
   (23 April- July, 2001)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of India
   (September - December, 2001 and September - December, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of China
   (January - March, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world or
   The Classical and Decorative Arts of Japan & Korea
   (April - July, 2002)
o The Classical and Decorative Arts of China or
   The Classical and Decorative Arts of South East Asia.
   (January - March, 2003)