Contemporary South Asian Art Movements
( 27 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Contemporary South Asian Art
Overview of the course, exploring the definition of contemporary South Asian art, its significance, and key themes

Module #2
Modern Indian Art:The Bengal School and Its Legacy
The Bengal Schools role in shaping Indian modern art, its influences, and key artists such as Abanindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose

Module #3
The Progressive Artists Group (PAG):A New Era in Indian Art
The formation and objectives of the PAG, its key members such as F.N. Souza, S.H. Raza, and M.F. Husain, and their contributions to Indian modernism

Module #4
Pakistani Modernism:From Lahore to Karachi
The development of modern art in Pakistan, key artists such as Sadequain and Shahid Sajjad, and their responses to national identity and social change

Module #5
Bangladesh:The Emergence of a Distinct Artistic Identity
The role of the Bangladesh Liberation War in shaping the countrys art, key artists such as Zainul Abedin and Quamrul Hassan, and their responses to national identity and freedom

Module #6
Sri Lankan Art:Between Tradition and Modernity
The intersection of traditional and modern art practices in Sri Lanka, key artists such as Lionel Wendt and Ivan Peries, and their exploration of cultural identity

Module #7
Nepalese Art:Modernity and the Himalayan Context
The unique challenges and opportunities of creating art in Nepal, key artists such as Kiran Manandhar and Uttam Nepali, and their engagement with local culture and identity

Module #8
Afghanistan:Art in the Time of Conflict
The impact of war and conflict on Afghan art, key artists such as Abdul Wakil and Mohammad Akbar, and their responses to trauma, displacement, and social change

Module #9
South Asian Diasporic Art:Identity, Belonging, and Memory
The experiences and artistic practices of South Asian diasporic artists, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and memory in the context of migration and displacement

Module #10
Feminist and Queer Art in South Asia:Challenging Norms and Stereotypes
The role of feminist and queer art in South Asia, key artists such as Nilima Sheikh and Tejal Shah, and their critiques of patriarchy, heteronormativity, and social inequality

Module #11
Censorship and Freedom of Expression in South Asian Art
The challenges faced by South Asian artists in exercising their right to freedom of expression, examples of censorship, and the role of art in promoting social change and critique

Module #12
New Media and Digital Art in South Asia:Opportunities and Challenges
The emergence of new media and digital art in South Asia, key artists and collectives, and the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging forms

Module #13
Public Art and Street Art in South Asia:Engaging the Urban Landscape
The role of public and street art in South Asia, key initiatives and artists, and their engagement with urban spaces, communities, and social issues

Module #14
South Asian Art and the Global Contemporary
The global circulation and reception of South Asian art, key international exhibitions and biennales, and the implications of globalization for local art practices

Module #15
Collectives and Cooperatives in South Asian Art
The role of collectives and cooperatives in South Asian art, key examples such as the Khoj International Artists Association and the Sri Lanka Archive of Contemporary Art, Architecture, and Design

Module #16
South Asian Art Market:Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The commercial art market in South Asia, key trends, challenges, and opportunities, and the implications for artists, galleries, and collectors

Module #17
Curating South Asian Art:Challenges and Opportunities
The role of curators in shaping the narrative of South Asian art, key challenges and opportunities, and examples of innovative curatorial projects and exhibitions

Module #18
South Asian Art and Its Place in the Museum
The representation of South Asian art in museums, key examples such as the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art and the Dhaka Art Summit, and the challenges of collecting and exhibiting South Asian art

Module #19
South Asian Art and Its Relationship with Literature and Film
The intersection of art, literature, and film in South Asia, key examples such as the work of Salman Rushdie and Mira Nair, and their shared themes and critiques

Module #20
South Asian Art and Activism:Social and Environmental Issues
The role of art in addressing social and environmental issues in South Asia, key examples such as the anti-dam movement in India and the work of artists like Vasantha Yogananthan

Module #21
South Asian Art and Architecture:Intersecting Disciplines
The intersection of art and architecture in South Asia, key examples such as the work of architects like Charles Correa and B.V. Doshi, and their influence on local art practices

Module #22
South Asian Art and Craft:Reviving Traditional Practices
The importance of traditional crafts in South Asia, key examples such as textile art and pottery, and the initiatives to revive and promote these practices

Module #23
South Asian Art and Education:Pedagogy and Practice
The role of art education in shaping South Asian art practices, key institutions and initiatives, and the challenges of teaching and learning art in the region

Module #24
South Asian Art and Technology:New Directions
The impact of technology on South Asian art, key examples such as digital art and virtual reality, and the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging forms

Module #25
South Asian Art and the Archive:Preserving Cultural Heritage
The importance of archiving South Asian art, key initiatives and institutions, and the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in the region

Module #26
South Asian Art and Its Global Futures
The future of South Asian art, key trends and opportunities, and the implications for artists, curators, and institutions

Module #27
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Contemporary South Asian Art Movements career

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Contemporary South Asian Art Movements ( 27 Modules )

Contemporary South Asian Art Movements
( 27 Modules )