Carnatic Music: The Classical Music Tradition of South India
Carnatic Music – South Indian classical traditions, Melakarta ragas, devotional compositions, veena, mridangam, and temple culture.
Hindustani Music: Evolution, Features, Persian Influence and Cultural Significance
Hindustani Music – Cultural synthesis, Mughal contributions, major gharanas, classical traditions, and iconic instruments of North Indian music.
Indian Classical Dances: Heritage, Philosophy, and Cultural Significance
Indian Classical Dances – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, and other major forms with history, features, and cultural significance.
Pahari Paintings: Himalayan Aesthetics, Devotional Romance, and the Flourishing of Rajput Miniature Traditions
Understand Pahari Paintings in depth—origin in Himalayan hill states, themes of love and devotion, delicate brushwork, and vibrant miniature traditions.
Rajput Paintings: Cultural Expression, Devotional Aesthetics, and Regional Diversity
Analyze the characteristics and significance of Rajput Paintings, including Bhakti influence, symbolic imagery, major schools, and differences from Mughal paintings.
Mughal Paintings: Synthesis, Refinement, and Imperial Aesthetics
Mughal painting—Evolution, Indo-Persian synthesis, themes like court scenes and nature, and artistic features such as realism and intricate detailing.
