Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Thanks for your interest in Art 207: History of Asian Art (India)!

This course takes you on a journey through the art and architecture of India and Southeast Asia from the Neolithic through the modern period. Our focus will be on sculptures, paintings, textiles, architecture, and decorative arts, spanning thousands of years. Some topics we'll cover are:

• Harappa Civilization & the Early Indus River Valley
• Buddhist Art & Architecture 
• Hindu Art & Architecture
• Islamic India & The Mughal Court
• Imagery & Experience in Rajasthani & Pahari Painting
• The Art of the Everyday, or Non-Canonical Objects
• The British Raj, a Focus on Colonialism & Nationalism
• Modern Art & Postcolonial Identity
• The Here & Now, a Focus on Postmodern & Contemporary Art

The regions we'll study have produced thousands of civilizations, birthed major religious traditions, and provided fundamental innovations in the arts and sciences. The objects we'll learn about reflect the diverse cultures and religions of South Asia and the extraordinary beauty and variety of artworks, and architectural achievements, produced in the region over the centuries. 

There is no purchased textbook for this course. All readings, articles, and videos will be provided in the weekly units. Along with the provided material, there will be quizzes, discussion posts, and short essay assignments. 

This is an online, asynchronous class that does not meet on Zoom. Please check out our liquid syllabus, which has some information on our Health & Wellness Statement, outlines a Week 1 Success Kit, and introduces the course a little more! You can also see a sample syllabus here (our syllabus will look a little different, but the basic structure and information about the course is the same).

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the course. I'm happy to help!

Kelsey Ferreira 

(she/her)

For this fully online class, you will need a device (laptop, tablet, computer) and access to the internet in order to login to the course. 

There is no special technology needed that is not listed in the Online Learning Technical Requirements.

Did you know that students also get access to Office 365 (Word, Powerpoint, etc...)? Learn more at PCC's Information Technology page.

Further resources, including grant money, healthcare, and support can be found at the Student Resources page on PCC's website.