Religion 241 - Myth and the Arts of India

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Bard College

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Description:

Asian Studies Stories about the legendary heroes and gods of India form the basis for much of the literature, visual art, and performing arts of southern Asia. Students examine narratives from the Hindu epics, Puranas, and other literary sources relating the deeds of Vishnu and his incarnations, the various manifestations of the Goddess, Siva in his multiple forms, and the Buddha Sakyamuni and his former lives. The class also explores how these myths have been visually represented in painting and temple sculpture and how they are retold in the performative traditions of Indian drama and dance. The preservation and transformation of these mythological traditions in the arts of Bali and Indonesia are also considered.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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