Course Contents
1.Overview of Art in Pakistan with reference to the course outline and its aims and objectives.
i) Introduction of Pala Painting, Company Painting, and The Bengal School in the Pre-partition period.
2.Overview of The Bengal school with reference to Nationalism. How and why this School of thought emerged and what was its philosophy?
i) Abanindranath Tagore with be given emphases being the main figure of The Bengal School
ii) Introduction of Abdur Rehman Chughtai will also given in continuation of the technique with few amendments after Post-Partition period.
3.Introduction of the Post-Partition period with reference to the pioneers of Pakistani art.
i) Impact of Company paintings on the early days of Pakistani Art will be discussed with emphases on the style and works of Ustad Allah Bux
4.In continuation of the previous discussion, the list of pioneers will be shared with students.
i) Abdur Rehman Chughtai, a follower of the Bengal School with his self developed style will be discussed with reference to his pre-partition and post-partition practice and transformation in subject matter.
5.Introduction of the Anna Molka Ahmed with reference to her influential contribution in the early days of Pakistani art. Her expressionistic style, subject and approach towards her surroundings will be discussed.
6.Introduction of Shakir Ali, a pioneer of Abstract Art/ Cubism in Pakistan. His contribution in the early days of Pakistan will be discussed being the most influential teacher and artist.
7.Introduction of Khalid Iqbal, a pioneer of Landscape painting who brought Realism in the art scene of Pakistan.
8.Introduction of Sadequain, a multi-talented artist considered to be the most innovative and genuine artist of Pakistan.
9.Introduction of Haji Sharif, a Traditional Miniature Painter from Patiala Family and his contribution towards keeping this art form alive and in practice at the National College of Arts
10.Introduction of Lahore Art Circle with reference to Punj Pyaray and their influential contribution in the 60's and 70's for bringing Modernism in the art scene of Pakistan
11.Introduction of the artists from 1980's and 1990's with reference to the understanding of socio-political changes brought by Dictatorship and Democracy. Emergence of different schools of thoughts will be discussed respectively.
12.Itroduction of Socio-politically Conscious Artists with reference to their work.
13.Introduction of Figurative Painters with reference to their work.
14.Introduction of Landscape and Cityscape Painters with reference to their work.
15.Introduction of Calligraphic Painters with reference to their work.
16.90's with the introduction of Conceptual Art. Contribution of Zahoor ul Akhlaq will be discussed who is responsible for the emergence of Conceptual Art at National College of Art with reference to his influence on the younger generation mainly on Miniature Painting.
17.The Art of Miniature Painting in Pakistan after 9/11 with reference to prominent contemporary artists. Change in context, dimension, extension of mediums, contemporary trends with incorporation of Socio-Political references will be discussed. Group discussion will be encouraged for comprehensive understanding of the changing world and its impact on Pakistani Contemporary art
Course Synopsis
1. This course provides up-to-date information about Art and artists in Pakistan after 1947. This subject intends to cultivate visual literacy of the contemporary art as well as the recent past of art in Pakistan and fulfills the needs of enduring personal enlightenment and a sound understanding with the art culture of Pakistan.
2. Students after each lecture will be given assignments on the same topic which will be discussed in the class and they will be given the time period of 1 week to complete the task before submission.
visits to different museums located in Lahore will be taken place.
Course Learning Outcomes
Discussion on the Contemporary trends of art in Pakistan with reference to Internationally known artists
Studio visit to any of the contemporary Pakistani artist for discussion on his/her art practice.
Presentation by students and their assessment.
Pioneers and their Art Education
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Lahore Art Circle
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Artists of 80's and 90's
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The art of miniature painting in Pakistan
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Contemporary Trends of Art in Pakistan
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Company painting with reference to Raja Ravi Verma - 1
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Company painting with reference to Raja Ravi Verma - 2
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Bengal School - 1
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Abdur Rehman Chughtai
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Anna Molka Ahmed
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Sadequain - 1
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Sadequain - 2
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Khalid Iqbal
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Zahoor ul Akhlaq- a pioneer of conceptual art in Pakistan
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Company Painting
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Bengal School - 2
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Shakir Ali
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Contemporary Artists of Pakistan - 1
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Contemporary Artists of Pakistan - 2
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Contemporary Artists of Pakistan - 3
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Contemporary Artists of Pakistan - 4
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Jamil Naqsh: The End of an Era
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Book Title : Modern Art in Pakistan: History, Tradition and Place
Author : Simone Wille
Edition : 1
Publisher : Routledge
Book Title : Shakir Ali and Lahore Art Circle: Naya Daur
Author : Samina Iqbal, Simone Wille, Iftikhar Dadi
Edition : 1
Publisher : Sang-e-Meel Publications
Book Title : Art in Pakistan: Early Years
Author : Jalaluddin Ahmed
Edition : 1
Publisher : K Paul
Book Title : Painters of Pakistan
Author : S. Amjad Ali
Edition : Reprint
Publisher : National Book Foundation
Book Title : Painting in Pakistan
Author : Ijaz-ul-Hassan
Edition : 2
Publisher : Ferozsons (Pvt.) Ltd.
Book Title : 50 Years of Visual Arts in Pakistan
Author : Salima Hashmi, Quddus Mirza
Edition : 1
Publisher : Sang-e-Meel Publications
Book Title : Contemporary Painting in Pakistan
Author : Marcella Nesom Sirhandi
Edition : 1
Publisher : Ferozsons
Book Title : Image and Identity: Fifty Years of Painting and Sculpture in Pakistan (1947-1997)
Author : Akbar Naqvi
Edition : 1
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Book Title : Pakistan: Another Vision- 50 Years of Painting and Sculpture in Pakistan
Author : Timothy Wilcox
Edition : 1
Publisher : Asia House
Book Title : Unveiling the Visible: Lives and Works of Women Artists of Pakistan
Author : Salima Hashmi
Edition : 1
Publisher : Sang-e-Meel Publications
Book Title : Art and Polemic in Pakistan: Cultural Politics and Tradition in Contemporary Miniature Painting
Author : Virginia Whiles
Edition : 1
Publisher : I.B.Tauris
Book Title : Aspects of Art: An Essential Textbook for Students of Art in Pakistan.
Author : Marjorie Husain
Edition : 1
Publisher : OUP Pakistan
Book Title : Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakistan
Author : Salima Hashmi
Edition : 1
Publisher : The Asia Society Museum
Book Title : The Eye Still Seeks: Pakistani Contemporary Art
Author : Salima Hashmi
Edition : 1
Publisher : Penguin Books Limited
Book Title : Memory, Metaphor, Mutations: Contemporary Art of India and Pakistan
Author : Yashodhara Dalmia, Salima Hashmi
Edition : Illustrated
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Book Title : Art for Education: Contemporary Artists from Pakistan
Author : Salima Hashmi
Edition : Illustrated
Publisher : Skira Editore
Book Title : Khalid Iqbal: A Pioneer of Modern Realism in Pakistan
Author : Mussarat Hassan
Edition : 1
Publisher : National College of Arts
Book Title : Painting in the Punjab Plains: 1849-1949
Author : Mussarat Hassan
Edition : 1
Publisher : Ferozsons
Book Title : The Sun Blazes the Colours Through My Window: Anna Molka Ahmed
Author : Marjorie Husain
Edition : 1
Publisher : National College of the Arts
Book Title : Socio Political Paintings in Pakistan A.R. Nagori A Painter of Protest
Author : Abdul Fatah Daudpoto
Edition : 1
Publisher : Sethi Books
Title : Weekly Planner - Art in Pakistan-IV
Type : Other
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Title : 1. Art in the 19th century India
Type : Presentation
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Title : 2. Allah Bux
Type : Presentation
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Title : 3. Abdur Rehman Chughtai
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Title : 4. Anna Molka Ahmed
Type : Presentation
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Title : 5. Shakir Ali
Type : Presentation
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Title : 6. Khalid Iqbal
Type : Presentation
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Title : 7. Sadequain
Type : Presentation
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Title : 8. Haji Sharif
Type : Presentation
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Title : 9. Lahore Art Circle
Type : Presentation
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Title : 10. Socio-politically conscious artists of 1980's and 1990's
Type : Presentation
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Title : 11. Figurative painters of Pakistan (1980's and 1990's)
Type : Presentation
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Title : 12. Landscape and Cityscape Painters of Pakistan (1980's and 1990's)
Type : Presentation
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Title : 14. Zahoor ul Akhlaque (Father of Conceptual Art in Pakistan)
Type : Presentation
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