History of Art, NMI

Seminar Presentation

Presented by – Ms. Fiona Sarkar
Student of Department of History of Art, 4th Semester, IIH

Topic 1: Aesthetics and Politics of Sanitation: A Study of Tiles in Interwar Calcutta
Topic 2: Psychological Agency and the Feminine Subject in the Works of Bikash Bhattacharjee

With these seminars, preoccupations were turned into substantial research attempts.
One paper explored the vivid green Japanese Majolica tiles of Kolkata, along with their history, politics, and aesthetics. The other examined how women stand in the paintings of Bikash Bhattacharjee, as he takes on the alleged “male gaze.”
One analytical, the other argumentative, both helped extend my views and abilities as a student of art history.

Date – 20/05/2026
Supervisor – Dr. Savita Kumari

Seminar presentations: 20.05.2026

Presented by - Ms. Manasi Rajendra Vaidya
Student of 4th Semester, Department of History of Art, IIH

Seminar 1 - The Architecture of Chitnavis Wada, Nagpur.

Seminar 2 - The Architecture of the Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, Nagpur.

Two seminarss that carried months of reading, research, site visits, notes, corrections, and constant reworking behind them.
More than anything, these seminars helped me understand architecture not just as structures, but as reflections of history, politics, patronage, and lived spaces.



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Special Lecture Series

The Department of History of Art is organising two insightful special lectures for M.A. History of Art (2nd & 4th Semester) students and Ph.D. scholars, IIH.

➡️ Understanding the roots of Architecture and a brief Account of Dravidian Architecture with Special Reference to Cholas

➡️ The Splendid Hoysalas their Architecture and art Appriciation

Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Rohita Eswer
Department of Ancient History, Archeology, and Museology
Maharaja's College Mysuru

📅 Date: 31th March 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM onwards
📍Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida

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PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP 2026
The Department of History of Art is organising a 3-Day Printmaking Workshop (Linocut, Woodcut and Intaglio) for the student of 2nd semester and Ph.D. scholar

📅 Dates: 23rd – 25th March 2026
🕚 Session Timings:
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Printmaking Lab, Indian Institute of Heritage

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Special Lecture Series

The Department of History of Art is organising two insightful special lectures for M.A. History of Art (2nd & 4th Semester) students and Ph.D. scholars.

➡️ Development of early Buddhist caves tradition in western Deccan

➡️ The later cave developments with special focus on Kaneri, Ajanta, and Ellora.

Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Y.S. Alone
Visual Arts, School of Arts & Asthetics
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

📅 Date: 16th March 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM onwards
📍Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida

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The Department of History of Art, Indian Institute of Heritage, organised a two-day onsite workshop for first-semester History of Art students at the Archaeological Museum, Sanchi, and the State Museum, Vidisha on 21st December 2025.

During the field visit, students closely examined important sculptures, artefacts, and architectural fragments displayed in the museums. They also observed the stylistic features, iconography, and historical context of the objects, which helped them better understand early Indian art traditions and the cultural heritage of the region.
The workshop provided students with valuable practical exposure beyond the classroom, encouraging them to connect theoretical knowledge with real historical objects and museum practices.

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The Department of History of Art, Indian Institute of Heritage, organised a two-day onsite workshop for first-semester History of Art students at the historic site of the Udayagiri Caves on 21st December 2025. During the field visit, students explored the Gupta-period rock-cut caves and studied the significant stone sculptures, including the famous Varaha relief. They also observed inscriptions and discussed the religious, artistic, and historical importance of the site.












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The Department of History of Art, Indian Institute of Heritage, organised a two-day onsite workshop for first-semester History of Art students at the historic site of the Udayagiri Caves on 21st December 2025. During the field visit, students explored the Gupta-period rock-cut caves and studied the significant stone sculptures, including the famous Varaha relief. They also observed inscriptions and discussed the religious, artistic, and historical importance of the site.