Indic Science of Aesthetics
- 15 Hours
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1 Credit
*(T&C Apply) Credits applicable only for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students enrolling for SIKSHA courses through academic institutions based in India.
- UG/PG
- Arts and Humanities, Management, STEM
- Faculty
₹2,500.00(GST additional)
About The Course
The Science of Aesthetics is a comprehensive undergraduate course tailored for students in Design, Architecture and related fields. Key highlights include: ● Course covers essence of beauty, exploring both Eastern and Western perspectives on aesthetics, art and philosophy ● Engagement with foundational texts, philosophical frameworks, and practical applications to deepen understanding of aesthetic principles ● Insights into the significance of aesthetics in various cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts ● Deriving from the ancient wisdom of Indic principles to modern design trends
Syllabus
- Unit - 1 Foundations of Aesthetics (1 to 5)
- ● Introduction to Aesthetics: Eastern and Western Perspectives
- ● Understanding Vedic Principles of Beauty
- ● Western Aesthetics: Classical to Contemporary
- ● Philosophical Foundations of Aesthetics
- ● Comparative Analysis of Subjectivity and Objectivity in Aesthetic Concepts
- Unit - 2 Aesthetic Insights from Ancient Texts (6 to 17)
- ● Vedas and the Aesthetics of Nature and Art
- ● Upanishadic Ideas of Beauty and Ananda
- ● The Harmonic Confluence of Philosophy, Aesthetics, and the Artistic Drama
- ● Nāṭyaśāstra and Its Relevance in Modern Aesthetics
- ● Classical Aesthetics and Its Influence on Art
- ● Introduction to Nāṭyaśāstra
- ● Imitation and Expression in Art and Dramatic Narratives
- ● Realism and Idealism – Loka-Dharmi and Nāṭya-Dharmi
- ● Balancing Vision and Reality in Creativity and Design
- ● Itivritta (Plot) Analysis- Part 1
- ● Itivritta (Plot) Analysis- Part 2
- ● Extending Plot Analysis to Narrative Literature
- Unit - 3 Classification and Taxonomy of Aesthetic Sources (11 to 19)
- ● Interpreting Aesthetic Philosophies from Various Traditions
- ● Cross-Cultural Interpretations and Perspectives
- Unit - 4 Design Thinking: Aesthetic Creativity in Practice (20 to 25)
- ● Functions of Design
- ● Human-Centered Design Principles
- ● Prototyping and User Testing
- ● Integrating Design Thinking with Aesthetic Creation
- ● Shapes, Patterns and Meanings
- Unit - 5 Prerequisites of Creativity: Exploring Aesthetic Imagination (26 to 30)
- ● The Role of Pratibhā in Aesthetics
- ● Concepts of Imagination in Art
- ● Understanding Aucitya in Aesthetics
- ● The Role of Propriety, Unity, and Congruence
- ● Exploring Aucitya in Various Art Forms
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- Learning Objectives
- ● Empowering students to become informed and innovative practitioners in the dynamic and everevolving and interdisciplinary world of art, aesthetics and design
- ● Inspiring creative thinking and aesthetic sensibility to empower application of these principles in real-world design projects
- Intended Outcomes
- Learners will be able to:
- ● Develop a comprehensive understanding of Indian and Western aesthetics, including their philosophical foundations, historical developments, and contemporary relevance
- ● Cultivate critical thinking skills and aesthetic sensibilities
- ● Apply principles of Design Thinking to solve complex design problems, integrating diverse perspectives and approaches to creativity