Fine Arts CBSE Syllabus for Class 11th and 12th 2021
Fine art is such a good subject that deals with the study of visual and performing arts. It is an elective subject that aims to develop the aesthetic sense of students through the understanding of various important aspects. This subject also familiarizes the learner with the various styles and modes of artistic expression. Students can have a great opportunity to choose this subject in class (11th or 12th) Those who are longing to pursue higher studies must choose this subject to study further because the opportunities are increasing at a rapid rate in fine arts. Presently most of the youth of students are opting for this subject to gain high remuneration, popularity, and prestige. The purpose behind choosing a fine art subject in class (11th or 12th) is to enrich the students’ vision and enable them to develop an aesthetic sensibility to enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Syllabus of Fine Arts for class 11th.
Unit 1: Pre – Historic Rock Paintings and Art of Indus Valley (2500 B.C. to 1500 B.C.)
- Pre – Historic Rock – Paintings.
- Introduction
- Period and Location
- Study of following Pre – Historic Paintings:
- A Roaring Animal, Bhimbethaka
- Wizard’s Dance, Bhimbethaka
- Introduction
- Period and Location.
- Extensions: In about 1500 Miles
- Harappa & Mohenjo – Daro (Now in Pakistan)
- Ropar, Lothal, Rangpur, Alamgirpur, kali Bangan, Banawali and Dholavira (in India)
2. Study of following: Sculptures and Terracottas
- Dancing girl (Mohenjo-dar)
Bronze, 10.5x5x2.5 cm.
Circa 2500 B.C.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi). - Male Tarso (Harappa)
Red lime stone, 9.2×5.8×3 cms.
Circa 2500 B.C.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi). - Mother Goddess (Mohenjo-daro) terracotta, 22x8x5 cm.
Circa 2500 B.C. (Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
- Study if following Seal:
- Bull (Mohenjo – daro)
Stone (Steatite), 2.5×2.5×1.4 cm,
Circa 2500 B.C. (Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
Decoration earthen wares: - Painted earthen – ware (Jar) Mahenjo – daro
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
Unit 2: Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Art (3rd century B.C, to 8th century A.D.)
- General introduction to art during Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana (Gandharan and Mathura styles)
- Study of following sculptures:
- Lion Capital from sarnath (Mauryan Period)
Polished Sandstone,
Circa 3rd Century B.C.
(Collection: Sarnath Museum, U.P.) - Chauri Bearer from Didar Ganj (Yakshi) Mauryan Period)
Polished sanstone
Circa 3rd Century B.C.
(Collection: Patna Museum, Bihar) - Badhisattva head from Taxila (Kushan Period – Gandhara styles)
Stone, 27.5x20x15 Cm.
Circa 2nd Century A.D.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi) - Seated Buddha from Katra Mound, Mathura-(Kushan Period-Mathura Styles)
Red-spotted sand Stone, Circa 3rd Century AD.
(Collection: Govt, Museum, Mathura) - Seated Buddha from Sarnatha (Gupta Period)
Stone
Circa 5th Century AD
(Collection: Sarntha Museum U.P.) - Jain Tirathankara (Gupta Period)
Stone
Circa 5th Century A.D.
(Collection: State Museum, Lucknow U.P.)
- Introduction to Ajanta
Location, Period, No. of Caves, Chaitya and Vihara, Painting and Sculpture, Subject-matter and technique etc. - Study of following painting and Sculpture:
- Padmapni Bodhisattva (Ajanta Cave No. I, Maharashtra)
Mural Painting
Circa 5th Century A.D. - Mara Vijay (Ajanta Cave No. 26)
Sculpture in stone
Circa 5th Century A.D.
Unit 3: Temple Sculpture, Bronzes and Artistic aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture 36 Periods
- Artistic aspects of Indian Temple Sculpture
(6th Century A.D. to 13th Century A.D.)
- Introduction to Temple Sculpture
(6th Century A.D. to 13th Century A.D.) - Study of following Temple – Sculptures:
- Descent of Ganga (Pallava period, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu), Granite rock Circa 7th Century A.D.
- Ravana shaking Mount Kailesh (Rashtrakuta Period, Ellora, Maharashtra)
Stone
8th Century A.D. - Trimurti (Elephanta, Maharashrta
Stone
Circa 9th Century A.D. - Lakshmi Narayana (Kandariya Mahadev Temple) Chandela Period, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh)
Stone
Circa 10th Century A.D. - Cymbal player, sun Temple (Ganga Dynasty, Konark, Odisha)
Stone
Circa 13th Century A.D.
- Bronzes : 12 Periods
- Introduction to Indian Bronzes
- Method of Casting (Solid and Hollow)
- Study of following south Indian Bronzes:
- Nataraj (Chola Period Thanjavur Distt. Tamil Nadu)
12th Century A.D.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi) - Devi (Uma) Chola Period
11th Century A.D.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi.)
- Artictic aspects of the indo – Islamic Architecture
- Introduction
- Study of following architecture:
- Qutab Minar, Delhi
- Taj Mahal, Agra
- Gol Gumbed, Bijapur
Syllabus of Fine Arts for class 12th.
Unit 1 History of Indian Art
Chapter 1:-
- Prehistoric Rock-Paintings Introduction
1) Period and Location
2) Study and appreciation of following Pre-historic paintings:
- Wizard’s Dance, Bhimbetka
- Introduction
1) Period and Location.
2) Extension: In about 1500 miles.
- Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro (Now in Pakistan)
- Ropar, Lothal, Rangpur, Alamgirpur, Kali Bangan, Banawali and Dholavira (in India)
Chapter 2:- Study and appreciation of following: Sculptures and Terra cottas:
- Dancing girl (Mohenjo-Daro)
Bronze, 10.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm.
Circa 2500 B.C.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
- Male Torso(Harappa)
Red limestone, 9.2 x 5.8 x 3 cm.
Circa 2500 B.C.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi)
iii. Mother Goddess (Mohenjo-daro) terracotta, 22 x 8 x 5 c Circa
2500 B.C. (Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
Chapter 3:- Study and appreciation of following Seal:
- Bull (Mohenjo-daro)
Stone (Steatite), 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm. Circa 2500 B.C.
(Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
Decoration on earthen wares: Painted earthen-ware (Jar)
Mohenjo-daro (Collection: National Museum, New Delhi).
Unit 2 Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Art (3rd century B.C. to 8th century A.D.)
Chapter 1:- General Introduction to Art during Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana (Gandhara and Mathura styles) and Gupta period:
Chapter 2:- Study and appreciation of following Sculptures:
- Lion Capital from Sarnath (Mauryan period) Polished sandstone, Circa 3rd Century B.C. (Collection: Sarnath Museum, U.P.)
- Chauri Bearer from Didarganj (Yakshi) (Mauryan period) Polished sandstone Circa 3rd Century B.C.(Collection:Patna Museum, Bihar)
iii. Seated Buddha from Katra Mound, Mathura-(Kushan Period-Mathura Style) Red-spotted Sand Stone, Circa 3rd Century AD. (Collection: Govt. Museum, Mathura)
- Jain Tirathankara (Gupta period) Stone Circa 5th Century A.D. (Collection: State Museum, Lucknow U.P.)
Chapter 3:- Introduction to Ajanta Location:
Period, No of caves, Chaitya and Vihara, paintings and sculptures, subject matter and technique etc.
Unit 3 Temple Sculpture, Bronzes and artistic aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture
Chapter 1:- Artistic aspects of Indian Temple sculpture (6th Century A.D. to 13th Century A.D.)
1) Introduction to Temple Sculpture (6th Century A.D. to 13th Century A.D.)
2) Study and appreciation of following Temple-Sculptures:
- Descent of Ganga (Pallava period, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu), granite rock Circa 7th Century A.D.
- Trimuti (Elephanta, Maharashtra) Stone Circa 9th Century A.D.
iii. Lakshmi Narayana (Kandariya Mahadev Temple)
(Chandela period, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh)
Stone Circa 10th Century A.D.
- Cymbal Player, Sun Temple (Ganga Dynasty, Konark, Orissa) Stone Circa 13th Century A.D.
- Mother and Child (Vimal-Shah Temple, Solanki Dynasty, Dilwara, Mount Abu; Rajasthan) white marble, Circa 13th Century A.D.
Chapter 2:- Bronzes.
- Introduction to Indian Bronzes.
- Method of casting (solid and hollow)
- Study and appreciation of following South Indian Bronze:
- Nataraj (Chola period Thanjavur Distt.,Tamil Nadu) 12th Century A.D.
(Collection : National Museum, New Delhi)
Chapter 3:- Artistic aspects of the indo-Islamic architecture:
- Introduction
- Study and appreciation of following architecture:
- Qutub Minar, Delhi
- Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur
