UPSC Art, Architecture and Literature Syllabus by Shahid AliI. Introduction- Overview of the UPSC Art, Architecture and Literature syllabus
- Importance of this subject in the UPSC Civil Services Examination
- Role of art, architecture, and literature in shaping society and culture
II. Indian Art and Architecture- Prehistoric art and architecture in India
- Indus Valley Civilization and its art and architecture
- Mauryan art and architecture
- Gupta art and architecture
- Medieval Indian art and architecture
- Mughal art and architecture
- Rajput art and architecture
- Colonial architecture in India
- Modern and contemporary Indian art and architecture
III. World Art and Architecture- Ancient art and architecture of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece
- Roman art and architecture
- Byzantine art and architecture
- Renaissance art and architecture
- Baroque art and architecture
- Neoclassical art and architecture
- Modern and contemporary Western art and architecture
IV. Indian Literature- Vedic literature
- Sanskrit literature
- Tamil literature
- Medieval Indian literature
- Bhakti and Sufi literature
- Modern Indian literature
- Regional literature in India
V. World Literature- Ancient literature of Greece and Rome
- Medieval European literature
- Renaissance literature
- Romantic literature
- Victorian literature
- Modern and contemporary Western literature
VI. Indian Folk and Tribal Art and Literature- Folk and tribal art forms in different states of India
- Folk and tribal literature in India
VII. Indian Cinema and Performing Arts- Evolution of Indian cinema
- Contribution of Indian cinema to society and culture
- Different forms of Indian performing arts (music, dance, theater)
VIII. Art, Architecture, and Literature in Current Affairs- Relevance of art, architecture, and literature in contemporary society
- Recent developments and trends in art, architecture, and literature
- Government initiatives and policies related to art, architecture, and literature
IX. Study Resources and Strategies- Recommended books, journals, and websites for UPSC Art, Architecture and Literature
- Effective study techniques and strategies
- Practice questions and topic-wise tests for better preparation
X. Conclusion- Importance of understanding art, architecture, and literature for a well-rounded civil servant
- How art, architecture, and literature can contribute to governance and policy-making
References:- (List of relevant books and resources)
Note: This syllabus is a general outline and may vary depending on the official UPSC guidelines. It is advisable to refer to the official UPSC syllabus and consult reliable study materials for comprehensive preparation.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC