School of Fine Arts and Design organised an Educational Tour to Aurangabad – Ajanta, Ellora, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad fort. Seven days event of Educational Tour was conducted from 15th October – 21st October 2024.
The tour included visit to sites of Indian art. Indian cultural heritage sites that are a part of BFA, MFA and Interior Designing Curriculum, expected to facilitate knowledge and increasing sensitivity and understanding about art. The visit incorporated Ajanta, Ellora and, Aurangabad Caves, Bibi ka Maqbara, Daultabad Fort, Buddhist Chaityas and Viharas.
Students learnt forms of art that were practiced in the ancient Indian continent; focusing practical endeavours of process of making art forms and artworks; religious development; relation of art and religion in ancient India; and different styles of painting that existed several centuries ago. The students were good enough to grasp the basics of transferring ideas into artwork and creating and balancing compositions that would produce harmony in a works of art. The students discussed and figured out the ‘Method and Material’ aspects of art and their preservation aspects so that the art could be preserved for a longer duration of time. The students got to know about the process of working that they have not worked in yet, like Stone Sculptures, Wall Murals and Frescoes. Students enjoyed and enriched their senses and sensibility through this tour.
Faculty Coordinators- Mr.Akash Biswas, Ms.Sakshi Singh, Ms. Anjali Sharma
Conclusion
The educational tour to Ajanta and Ellora Caves was a resounding success, enriching students’ knowledge of ancient Indian culture and architecture. It provided a valuable opportunity for experiential learning and instilled a sense of responsibility towards preserving our heritage.
Future tours could consider including more interactive sessions and workshops to further enhance the learning experience.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank Vice Chancellor Madam for her invaluable support. Dr.Nihar Das and Dr. Mani Nandani Sharma for providing guidance during the tour and as the Management for facilitating this trip of educational importance.
