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Regional Aesthetics
- 1. Aesthetics of My Region Tamil Nadu, India
- 3. Geography
- 4. Area: 50,216 sq miles Climate: Tropical with fairly hot temperatures Population: 72,138,958 - Most Urbanized state in India - Leading producer of Agricultural products
- 5. Art History
- 7. From the Indus Valley Civilization 2000 – 1500 BC - Discovery of Indus Valley script on an artifact in southern India was the first time the script was found
- 8. - Indus Valley civilization left behind artifacts such as small figurines made from metal and clay - It has not been concluded if the statuettes were used for religious purposes.
- 9. - Soapstone or steatite seals are amongst the most numerous and powerful artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization - The symbols on the seals represented someone’s name, class or trade symbols.
- 10. Terracotta art has been flourishing in South India since the findings of terracotta jewelry during the excavations of Mohenjo Daro
- 11. Medieval Period 600 – 1300 - The period of Buddhism - Rulers imposed religious structures to acknowledge their socio-religious and cultural heritage - Paintings were known to appear only after the European rule emerged Horse Drawn Chariot – Temple art Elephant Sculpture – Mahaballipuram
- 12. 11th and 12th Centuries contributed remarkably to the art history of Tamil Nadu the sculptors worked with great freedom to achieve a classic grace and grandeur Lord of Dance Parvathi, the consort of Shiva.
- 13. Processional scene with Amar Singh, the ruler of Tanjore in 1787 Tanjore Painting, originating from 1600 AD is known for its flat vivid colors and iconography.
- 14. A scene from the epic tale Ramayana - Reverse Glass paintings - The style is typical of round faces and streamlined bodies
- 15. European Rule 1801 - 1947 - Dutch, French and British Influences - Company style of paintings became common - - The styles were Romanticized with water and easel colors Shakunthala – Ravi Varma
- 16. Contemporary Art 1947-current - Madras Movement of Art aimed at bringing Modernism in south India Contemporary Art Works by Various artists at Cholamandal Artists Village, Tamil Nadu
- 17. ‘Rasa’ (Aesthetics) Rasa (Sanskrit: Essence) • essential mental state and is the dominant emotional theme of a work of art • the primary feeling that is evoked in the person that views, reads or hears such a work - To enjoy an artwork, the viewer need not be aroused to a specific psychological state or even be aware of the religious/traditional norms of the culture - The purpose of the artwork is to present emotions of the artist and the subject to arouse emotions of the audience
- 18. Theory Rasa Emotions Color Sringaram Love, Attraction Green Hasyam Laughter, Humor, Mirth White Raudram Fury Red Karunyam Compassion, Tragedy Dove Bībhatsam Disgust, Aversion Blue Bhayanakam Horror, Terror Black Viram Heroic Brown Adbhutam Wonder, Amazement Yellow
- 19. Rasa teaches us that - Aesthetic enjoyment is the highest experience in life that is a contemplative feeling higher than the ordinary feelings