Certificate in Western Art Appreciation 1 Syllabus Mumbai University

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APPENDIX G












Date: Signature

BOS Chairperson

Dean, Faculty of Humanities:





Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course
O.6564 Certificate in Western Art Appreciation
(Ancient and Medieval Art)
2 Eligibility for Admission
O.6565 X standard successfully passed under any board
recognized by the University
3 Passing
Marks 50%
4 Ordinances / Regulations (if
any)
5 No. of Years / Semesters 1 semester
6 Level 1
7 Pattern Semestrial
8 Status Introduced
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2020 -21 AC___________ Item No.

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI




Syllabus for Approval

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AC- 23/07/2020
Item No. - 4.13




UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI









Certificate Course
in
Western Art Appreciation
(Ancient and Medieval Art )




(To be in troduced from Academic Year 2020 -21)

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Justification Certificate Course in Western Art Appreciation (Ancient and
Medieval Art)
1. There is a great need for starting a Certificate Course in Western Art
Appreciation (Ancient and Medieval Art) in Mumbai as there is no
such course being taught in Mumbai even by private players.
Visual Art is more than an image; it tells a story about the artist, the time period,
engagement with political ideologies and societies it was created in. In a progressi vely
globalised world, the erstwhile distinctions of East and West are becoming porous.
India is being recognised today as a global player and its academic and student
community increasingly engages with the western world. An understanding of western
art and therefore its culture is necessary in this new international landscape. In politics,
business and diplomacy, soft power emanating from understanding each other’s
cultures is being acknowledged as a crucial lever. Further, Museums in India have
interesti ng collections of western art and yet the positions of curators of these
collections remain vacant. The Indian visitor to these collections finds almost no
assistance in appreciating these works of art.
International cultural institutions and museums are increasing their engagement with
India and bringing in exhibitions of western art. As more and more Indians visit these
exhibitions, the absence of informed appreciation is acutely felt. More Indians than
ever before are travelling abroad and their travel s necessarily entail a visit to the
western museum where they often find themselves at a loss. The study of western
languages, histories and cultures is incomplete without proper understanding of
western art.
India’s urban development, infrastructure and market growth is one of the highest in
the world today. These sectors engage disciplines like architecture and mass media of
which design forms a key component which is informed by art appreciation. 2019 is
the 500th death anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci and this course which is open to
students of all disciplines is a homage to this great man who said that the humanities
and the sciences are separate but intertwining paths that lead to the same end:
knowledge.
Currently in Mumbai there is no course that initiates an interested novice into the
nuances of western Art.
2. UGC has always recommended teaching innovative courses that improve
employability of students. In today’s world, a foreign language
competency is one of the markers of a good bio -data. Museu ms, travel
industry, hospitality industry need employees to gain competence in this
area.
3. This course has not been started as it has not obtained Academic council
approval. Special lectures were organised since April 2019 to test the
interest of the stude nts and we received a very favourable response. As
soon as this course is approved by the Academic council students will
register pay fees and appear for exams on 29 and 30 April 2020.
4. The Certificate Course in Western Art Appreciation (Ancient and
Mediev al Art) started by the University is self-financed . Presently there
is no qualified permanent faculty in the Mumbai University to teach this
course. However since this is a part time course, with the help of the
Chatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalay we will be able to get a qualified
Visiting faculty to conduct this course.

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5. The duration of the course is 50 hours. It can be taught over a semester or
in a more intensive manner depending on student demand.
6. The minimum intake would be 5 students and the maximum intake will be
50 students.
7. The student will have excellent opportunities in the job market because
museums, cultural institutions, travel and hospitality industry and sectors
like urban studies and d evelopment, mass media are looking for
employees qualified in Western Art Appreciation.

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Innovative Programme 2020 -2021
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Centre for European Studies
Programme: Certificate Course in Western Art Appreciation (Ancient and Medieval
Art)
Credits: 2 Duration: 5 0 hrs
Objectives:
This course is an exploration of visual art forms and their cultural connections. It includes a
brief study of art history and in depth studies of the elements, media, and methods used in
creative processes and thought.
By the end of this course the student will be able to interpret, appreciate and articulate
processes of artistic production, themes, socio -cultural and aesthetic issues that artists
examine in their work as well the role and influence of wes tern ancient and medieval art in
societies, histories and world cultures .
 To i nterpret examples of visual art using a five step critical process: description,
analysis, context, meaning and critical evaluation.
 To identify and describe the elements and principles of art.
 To u tilize analytical skills to connect formal attributes of art with their meaning and
expression.
 To explain in writing the role and effect of the visual arts in societies, history, and other
world cultures.
 To articulate in writing th e themes and issues that artists examine in their work.
 To identify the processes and materials involved in art production.
 To u tilize information to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information
about visual art in its various forms.
 To c ommunicate effectively with others to understand and appreciate the variety of
responses art provokes.
Rationale of the Certificate course in Western Art Appreciation (Ancient and Medieval
Art)
“Art is the activity by which a person having experienced an emotion intentionally transmits
to others .” - Leo Tolstoy , War and Peace
Visual Art is more than an image ; it tells a story about the artist, the time period, engagement
with political ideologies and societies it was created in.
In a progressively globali sed world, the erstwhile distinctions of East and West are becoming
porous . India is being recognised today as a global player and its academic and student
community increasingly engages with the western world. An understanding of western art
and therefore its culture is necessary in this new international landscape.
In politics, business and diplomacy , soft power emanating from understa nding each other’s
cultures is being acknowledged as a crucial lever.
Further, Museums in India have interesting collections of western art and yet the positions of
curators of these collections remain vacant. The Indian visitor to these collections finds
almost no assistance in appreciating these works of art.

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International cultural institutions and museums are inc reasing their engagement with India
and bringing in exhibitions of western art. As more and more Indians visit these exhibitions,
the absence of informed appreciation is acutely felt.
More Indians than ever before are tra velling abroad and their travels necessarily entail a visit
to the western museum where they often find themselves at a loss.
The study of western languages, histories and cultures is incomplete without proper
understanding of western art.
India ’s urban development, infrastructure and m arket growth is one of the highest in the
world today. These sectors engage disciplines like architecture and mass media of which
design forms a key component which is informed by art appreciation.
Currently in Mumbai ther e is no course that initiates an i nterested novice into the
nuances of w estern Art.
2019 is the 500th death anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci and this course which is open to
student s of all disciplines is a homage to this great man who said that the humanities and the
sciences are separate but intertwining paths that lead to the same end: knowledge.
Programme description
In this course, students will learn how to develop a five -step system for understanding visual
art in all forms based on:
1. Description : Explaining a work of art from an objective point of view, its physical
attributes, and formal construction (material and technology) .
2. Analysis : A detailed look at a work of art that combines physical attributes with
subjective statement s based on the viewe r’s response to the work.
3. Context : Decoding a ny historical, religious, political, social, anthropological ,
environmental and any such information that enables a deeper understanding of a
particular work of art.
4. Meaning : A statement of the work’s content. A message or narrative exp ressed by the
subject matter.
5. Evaluation : Critical point s of view about the value of a work of art which includes its
aesthetic cultural and other significance .

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Ordinances and Regulations as per the credit system of the Faculty of Arts, University
of Mumbai
O. 6564 Title: Certificate C ourse in Western Art Appreciation (Ancient and
Medieval Art)
O. 6565 Eligibility: Students seeking admission to this programme should have passed X
standard from any Board recognized by the University of Mumbai
R.9310 Intake Capacity: 25
R________ Teaching Faculty Qualification: as per the University norms for part time
courses with PhD in Western Art from an Indian or foreign University (after
obtaining equivalence from the University of Mumbai)
R. 931 1 Duration of the Course: 50 hours
R_________ Fees: Tuition fees: Rs. 9960 /- (+ Registration fees of Rs. 40/ -)
Exam fees: Rs 40/- (to be paid at the time of admission)
R__________ Standard of Passing: A minimum of 50% in the final exams .
R_____ Scheme of Syllabus and Evaluation
R_________ Scheme of examination:

Scheme of Examination
Final Exams – 100 marks
Oral presentation of an art work – 50 marks
Written analysis of an art work – 50 marks

Syllabus:
CERTIFICATE COURSE SCHEDULE: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART

Topic
Introduction: Prehistoric Art
Egyptian Art
Aegean Art
Archaic Greek Art
Early Classical Greek Art
High Classical Greek Art
Late Classical Greek Art
Hellenistic Art
Etruscan Art
Roman Republican Art
Roman Imperial Art

Jewish and Early Christian Art
Byzantine Art I
Byzantine Art II
Review session

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Topic
Islamic Art
Migration Art
Carolingian Art I
Carolingian Art II
Ottonian Art
Romanesque Art I
Romanesque Art II
Gothic Art I
Gothic Art II
Gothic Art III
Prescribed Text book
Helen Gardner , Art Through the Ages , 2004
Reference Material
Additional audio visual and print material to be compiled by the teacher.
Regular / Online material as per available infrastructure and resources.
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