Certificate Course in World Art History

The study of Art and History of Art has not been as popular as the study of subjects such as Science, Management, and IT among Sri Lankan Students and elders. This Certificate Course unit intends to expose art lovers to art, art history in a broader sense in a way of very simple. Therefore, the course is primarily concerned with the history of visual art and the course provides a clear and brief overview of some of the key debates that have shaped artists and art theorists’ concern.

  • Duration: 6 Months 

  • Medium: English and Sinhala

  • Number of Credits: 3 credits

  • Lecturing: On Classroom & Distance Learning (Zoom)

Being a Sri Lankan with an interest in art history (no age limit)

Introduction to History of Art and Architecture in Ancient World

Course Code: CCAH 0201

Time: 75 Hours

Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills in Art and Architecture in Ancient World

Course Content:

The Ancient World

  • Pre-Historic Art; The Old Stone Age, The New Stone Age
  • Art and Architecture in the Early Ancient World
  • Greek Art and Architecture; Archaic Age, Classical Age, and Hellenistic Age Etruscan Art
  • Roman Art and Architecture
  • Art and Architecture of Mauryan period
  • Art and Architecture of Anuradhapura period

Art and Architecture of middle Ages

  • Islamic Art
  • Early Medieval Art
  • Romanesque Art
  • Gothic art and early Renaissance
  • Art and Architecture of pal lava, and Cola Periods    
  • Art and Architecture Mughal Period
  • Art and Architecture of Vijayanagar
  • The emergence of Modernism in India (Raja Ravi Varma and others)
  • Art and Architecture of the Polonnaruwa period
  • Art and Architecture of Yapahuwa, Gampola and Kandian period
  • Southern tradition and emergence of Sri Lankan Modernism in Art
    (Art of M. Sarlis and others)

Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/Tutorials/Discussion Classes/Presentation and Field Lessons.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination of MCQ and /or structural Essays and/or Assignments.

 

Introduction to the History of Art and Architecture in the modern world

Course Code: CCAH 0202

Time: 75 Hours

Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate communication skills of Art and Architecture in the modern world

Course Content:

  The Modern World

  • Renaissance, Mannerism,
  • Baroque, and Rococo Art
  • Neo-Classicism, Romanticism,
  • Barbizon School, Realism,
  • Impressionism
  • Post Impressionism

The Twentieth-Century Art

  • Fauvism,
  • Cubism,
  • Expressionism, Abstract Art,
  • Fantasy art; Surrealism and Dada,
  • Abstract Expressionism,
  • Pop Art and emergence of Post-Modern Art in Europe, America.

 Art of Modern India

Sri Lankan Modern Art   

  • Ceylon Society of Arts
  • 43 Group (1st modernist group of Sri Lanka)
  • Abstract movement in Sri Lanka (H.A. Karunaratna School of art)
  • 90’s Trend (emergence of late modern or
  • Contemporary art in Sri Lanka)

 

Method of Teaching and Learning: Lectures/Tutorials/Discussion Classes/Presentation and Field Lessons.

Assessment: End-of-course written examination of MCQ and /or structural Essays and/or Assignments.

The applications can be obtained from the Administration office of the PGIAR
Duly completed applications should be sent to:
    The Assistant Registrar (Academic),
    Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology
    407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
    Colombo 07.

Please indicate “CERTIFICATE COURSE IN WORLD ART HISTORY” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Online application               Application PDF

   

Registration fee

Rs. 1500  

Total Course Fee

Rs. 35,000 

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The Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR) was established on the 1st January 1986, by order dated 18th December 1985, under section 24A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 by the University Grants Commission. The PGIAR is a Postgraduate Institute of the University of Kelaniya. It is the prime institution for postgraduate studies and research in archaeology and subjects related to archaeology in the country.

 

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