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Power, Politics and Architecture - Palaces and Gardens in Mughal South Asia The Courtauld Institute of Art

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Tuition fee
395 GBP / full
395 GBP / full
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395 GBP / full
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Duration
5 days
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About

How does architecture reflect power? This fundamental question is the theme running through this Power, Politics and Architecture - Palaces and Gardens in Mughal South Asia course offered by The Courtauld Institute of Art .

Overview

What you will study

  • This Power, Politics and Architecture - Palaces and Gardens in Mughal South Asia course offered by The Courtauld Institute of Art will be exploring the great palaces and gardens built by the emperors and courtly elite in South Asia during the Mughal era.
  • The Mughals were the dynastic rulers of much of the region from 1526-1858 and were originally of Central Asian origin. Examining form, layout, decoration and spatial conceptualisation, we ask what these architectural commissions say about the representation of their political power in the region.
  • It will be seen that palace and garden architecture became symbolic of Mughal imperial power, and that the concepts of these spaces were then copied and emulated by other nobles and local rulers within South Asia, including, for example, the Rajput ruling elite. 
  • Their adoption and adaptation of Mughal imperial spaces exemplifies the symbolic resonance of architecture as an expression of power.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • What were the ceremonial activities which took place within these spaces? 
  • How did rulers’ ritual activities dictate the creation of their built space? 
  • How can decoration and style be used to present imperial ideology? 
  • Can the form of a building express political or dynastic importance?

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Our students range in age from 18 to 80s and beyond 
  • We occasionally accept under 18s – please contact us to discuss requirements

Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    395 GBP / full
    395 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    395 GBP / full
    395 GBP / full

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