REDUCED SYLLABUS
FINE ARTS HSSC-I
With General Outline
Chapters Points to be discussed Generally Contents to
be focused on:
Prehistoric Art
General introduction to Term
"Prehistoric" initial phase of
diverse cultures.
Concept of B.C.E and
C.E.
Paleolithic age,
Mesolithic age,
Neolithic age
Share the world map with
the
students indicating the
primitive art; cave paintings,
sculpture and structures. Give
special reference of Potohar
and Baluchistan in Pakistan.
Hall of Bulls (painting)
Venus of Willendorf
(sculpture)
Stone Henge
(Architecture)
(discuss in detail time line, Area, tools
used,
material and technique of above
mentioned)
Egyptian
civilization
Introduction to Egyptian
Civilization
Timeline, Geographical
conditions, economic
conditions, social set up,
religious beliefs
Burial system (Mastaba
and
Pyramids)
Hieroglyphs and murals
in
tombs
Book of death with
reference
to the religious and artistic
practices, a brief introduction.
Great Pyramid of Khufu
Rameses II (seated
sculpture of
Rameses at temple of Abu Simbel)
Narmer palette 3000 B.C.
Fowling scene from the
tomb of
Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt
(discuss the time line, area, plan,
influences, symbolism, material and
technique
with special reference to the decorative
aspect of the above mentioned)
Indus Valley
Art 4000-1800
B.C.
Mohenjo-Daro
& Harappa
Mehrgarh, the pre-Indus
period
Introduction to Indus
valley
civilization.
Important
cities; MohenjoDaro and Harappa
Timeline, Geographical
conditions, economic
conditions, social set up,
religious beliefs,
Trade links with
Mesopotamia
and Egypt
Exploring, establishing
and
identifying the relationship of
the Indus art and present
Great Bath
Seals
Unicorn seal
Bull seal
Yogi seal
King Priest
Dancing Girl
(discuss in detail time line, area, plan,
influences, symbolism, material and
technique
and decorative aspects of the above
mentioned)
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practices.
Buddhist Art
Introduction to Mauryan
Empire 321-233 B.C.
Difference in treatment
of
Buddha's image in Hinayana
and Mahayana sects
Significance of Ajanta
Caves
Comprehension of the
symbolism of Bodhisattva,
Buddha, Mudras, Stupa and
Ashokan Pillars
The great stupa of
Sanchi 3
rd
Century B.C.E
Takht-e- Bahi
MonasteryGandhara
and Kushan schools 1st -3rd century
A.D.
Ajanta Caves
Buddha with Blue Lotus
Composition with White
elephant
(discuss in detail time line, Area, plan,
influences, symbolism, subject matter,
materials, techniques, and decorative
aspects of the above mentioned)
CLASSICAL ART
Greek
Civilization
Introduction to Greek
civilization
General outline of
architectural
achievements of Greeks
Knowledge of the
standardized
proportions established in
Greek period in art and
architecture
Timeline, Geographical
conditions, economic
conditions, social set up,
religious beliefs
Disco bolos byMyron
(Roman
copy)
Parthenon (also
introduce Greek
orders)
Theater (Epidaurus,
Greece )
(discuss in detail time line, Area, plan,
influences, symbolism, subject matter,
materials, techniques and decorative
aspects of the above mentioned)
Roman
Civilization
Introduction to Roman
civilization
Architectural
achievements of
Romans.
Timeline, Geographical
condition, geological
condition, social set up,
religious beliefs
Portrait of Augustus
as general
from Primaporta, Italy; early 1st
century of a bronze original of 20
BCE, marble, Rome.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy,
70-80 BCE
(also introduce roman order of
architecture)
(discuss in detail time line, Area, plan,
influences, symbolism, subject matter,
materials, techniques and decorative aspects of the
above mentioned)
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FINE ARTS I
STUDIO WORK:
Details of Portfolio (End of Year’s work) Max Marks: 50
2D FINE ARTS
Drawing / Painting
Still Life 6
Landscape
Nature
Study
4
3
Technique: as Per requirement
Medium: paper, lead and Colour pencil, Markers, Pen and
Ink, water
colours, Poster Colours, Gouache
Time line
Colour Wheel (12 divisions) 1
Gradation Chart 1
Art of Lettering (Calligraphy)
English 1 in any style
Urdu 1 in any Style
Technique: Exploring the Nib
Medium: Pen and Ink
Letter Head and Logo/ monogram
Letter Head 1
Logo 1
Technique: as Per requirement
Medium: As per choice
Repeat Pattern
Repeat patterns 12
Technique: as Per requirement
Medium: Poster Colour, Gouache
Surface Embellishment
Surface Embellishment
(on any surface e.g. Pots, Book jackets
etc.)
2
Technique: as Per requirement
Medium: paper, lead and Colour pencil, Markers, Pen and
Ink, collage
Computer Arts
Computer Arts* (Posters,
Cards,
Illustrations)
*Clipart and other soft wares for
compositional awareness
2 (Size A4, Hard
copy)
Technique: Computer Arts
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Medium: Computer
Photography
(Images collected for the compositional awareness and
study of various
light modes)
Technique: Any available camera 2 (minimum size:
postcard)
3D APPLIED ARTS
Paper Sculpture
Origami 1
Papier Mache 1
Technique: Constructive/ Additive; paper Folding, Paper
moulding
Material: Paper
The sculptures should not be smaller than 6 square inches
Note:
It is desired that
student selects the best work for the portfolio and exhibit in presentable
manner.
The works be duly
signed, dated and stamped by the Art teacher.
The works reflect the
knowledge and understanding of elements of Visual Art
and
principles of design.
Plagiarism should be
vigilantly checked by the Art teacher. No copied work shall be accepted as part
of Portfolio.