Indian Institute of Heritage The Indian Institute of Heritage is a deemed to be University under the Ministry of Culture. The Institute offers M.A. and Ph.D. courses in the disciplines of History of Art, Conservation, Museology, Archaeology, and Palaeography, Epigraphy & Numismatics. The institute was formerly the National Museum Institute of the History of Art, Conservation and Museology was formed and registered on January 27, 1989 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and was accorded the status of 'Deemed to be University' on April 28, 1989. Since its inception, the Institute has been one of the leading centres in the country for training and research in the field of art and cultural heritage. With the new name, the Indian Institute of Heritage aspires to reach new heights and provide holistic learning through the new courses. History The urgent need to initiate advanced studies in the areas of History of Art, Conservation, and Museology has been discussed for years and the first step was taken in 1983, when diploma and post graduate diploma courses in History of International and Modern Art and their Sources and Restoration of Oil paintings were initiated in National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. In the year 1985, the programme was shifted to National Museum and its scope was expanded to include teaching of History of Art, covering both Ancient and Modern, Eastern and Western. The programme of Restoration of Oil paintings was also widened to include the restoration of other works of art of organic and inorganic material. With a view that the students can benefit and make a career out of these advanced studies, and because of the fact that mere diplomas may not make them eligible to apply and compete for various posts in the museums, galleries and universities, it was considered appropriate to set up an Institute that could award its own M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Thus the Society of the National Museum Institute of the History of Art, Conservation and Museology, Delhi was formed and registered on January 27, 1989 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Based on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India accorded the status of 'Deemed to be University' on April 28, 1989 to the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology, to be administered by the above Society. Objectives The following are the prime objectives of the Institute: Providing for various courses of study, training and research in different branches of History of art, Museology, Conservation, etc. Collaborating with other national institutions dealing with cultural property, like the National Museum, Archaeological Survey of India, Anthropological Survey of India, National Gallery of Modern Art, National Archives of India and the like, in order to share the material, curatorial / technical expertise and facilities; Interacting on a continuing basis at the national level to improve standards of teaching in the above fields. Providing academic guidance and leadership. Publishing such works of the Institute as may have contributed substantially to the fields of specialization. Departments and Programmes of Study Department of History of Art The foremost objective of the Department of History of Art is to promote creativity, excellence and engagement in its core functions of teaching, learning and research. Our emphasis on innovation and improving cultural education is critical not only in creating better career prospects for our students but also for safeguarding our rich cultural heritage. The Department offers a wide range of courses on Indian, Asian and Western Art. It also organizes special lectures by distinguished scholars from India and abroad to expand the knowledge base of the faculty and the students. National and International Workshops, Seminars, Exhibitions, Conferences and Symposiums are organized periodically to foster research. Courses Offered The Department offers full time Postgraduate and Research Programmes in History of Art, Short Term Courses on Art Appreciation. In addition to theory classes, gallery talks, site visits, workshops, seminars and symposiums form a core part of the course structure. M.A. History of Art Covers a wide range of subjects in Indian, Asian and European art. Ph.D. in History of Art The History of Art Department offers excellent research prospects for students willing to enroll in the Ph.D. program. Applicants are expected to work on topics which will help broaden the research base of the department through original contribution of knowledge. Applicants are advised to either opt for an unexplored area of research or to enrich a known area of research through fresh analysis. After enrollment, Ph.D. scholars are given a thorough grounding in research methodology and encouraged to embark on field studies concerning their area of research. Short-term Courses The Institute conducts courses for the general public to acquaint them with the essentials of Indian art history. The faculty members of the History of Art Department are joined by guest speakers including curators, academicians and professionals, to give lectures and gallery talks. Topics covered include the landmarks of Indian art history from antiquity to the present. In one of the courses, modules on some aspects of western art as well as Far Eastern Art are also included. The Institute runs these courses for public benefit and aims at creating awareness about the cultural heritage among the masses. The Institute runs the following short-term courses: a. Art Appreciation (covers Indian as well as global art)b. Bhartiya Kalanidhi (Hindi medium – covers Indian Art) These short-term courses encourage students to know & appreciate Indian Art & global art i.e. sculptures, paintings, architecture, decorative art, tribal art, western art/ painting, Chinese /Japanese / South-East Asian art, etc. These courses make the students understand that no criteria could be uniformally applied in order to appreciate and assess varying types of works of art. In other words for appreciation of different types of art, different criteria need to be explored and evolved. Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation is a dedicated centre for training and research in the conservation of art and cultural heritage. The academic programmes offered by the department are aimed to provide students with the in-depth technical knowledge and skills in conservation of cultural property. Besides that students are also encouraged to develop understanding of aesthetic, historic and socio-cultural context in conservation of art and cultural heritage. A diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners in the field of conservation and related disciplines, well recognised in their respective fields, are regularly invited by the department as guest faculty. This creates a vibrant environment and students get the opportunity to interact and learn from highly experienced professionals and researchers. Courses Offered M.A. Art Conservation The M.A. course provides students a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training to prepare for professional career in conservation of art and cultural heritage. The programme encompasses art-historical, archaeological, curatorial, and scientific studies of the works of art. The coursework combines a variety of teaching and training methodologies including lectures, seminars, essays, reviews, project works and hands-on practical learning to develop essential skills in critical thinking, decision making and communication, assessment and ethical conservation treatment of art and cultural heritage. Ph.D. in Conservation The students registered for the PhD programme gain a deeper understanding of a subject area and develop a capacity for independent, focused and systematic approach to learning and to discover best practices, data-driven insights, innovative solutions and latest trends to strengthen professional competence. Department of Museology The Department of Museology is the only Museology department in the country which functions within the museum premises. Since its inception it has played an influential role in the field of museum study and research. The department has made a striking and persistent contribution to the national and international cultural sector and in the field of museum studies through: Producing original, defined and influential research. Training creative and critical professionals pertaining to museum education, exhibition and museum promotion. Working collaboratively on a range of pioneering initiatives not only in creating better career prospects for our students but also for safeguarding our rich cultural heritage. Courses Offered M.A Museology The Institute offers M.A degree in Museology as full time course. Scholarships are provided to meritorious students of each semester of M.A Degree. During the course of study, apart from regular assignments, students are required to submit two seminars and one dissertation for the fulfillment of their degree. The Institute offers ample scope to study for a Masters Degree to focus on special subject matter for research or to meet various requirements at every step of museum career. Ph.D. in Museology If one wishes to take academic and professional studies further, you can apply to join the research corner by studying for PhD. Pursuing research in this institute has played an influential role in weighing the originality of research work. Since museology is an inter-disciplinary subject, PhD students are working in diversified fields including archaeology, art history, anthropology, management, cultural heritage, and so on. During the course of research, students are required to present two seminars in 3-5 years. Department of Archaeology Science The Indian Institute of Heritage is one of the few higher education institutions in India offering full-time M.A. and Ph.D. degree in Archaeology. The M.A. Archaeology programme envisions engaging young. minds in unearthing and understanding our rich cultural heritage by imparting knowledge and training in a holistic manner. The Department looks forward to a close collaboration with cultural institutions such as the Archaeological Survey of India, the Institute of Archaeology, State Archaeological departments, museums, and other similar institutions to provide the best exposure and practical experience to the students pursuing this course. In pursuit of training students with an interdisciplinary approach, the Department ardently looks forward to establishing dynamic relationship with esteemed art, culture, and heritage institutions in India and abroad. In the spirit of fostering a profound appreciation for the past and conserving it for the future, the Department strives to inculcate in the students a deep sense of respect and responsibility towards cultural heritage management. Courses Offered M.A. Archaeology Ph.D. in Archaeology Department of Palaeography, Epigraphy & Numismatics Hundreds of inscriptions, manuscripts and coins in Indian museums, ASI, archives apart from archaeological sites and monuments are waiting to be worked upon by experts with degrees in the disciplines of Palaeography, Epigraphy & Numismatics. The Institute has, therefore, introduced the first ever Master’s degree program in this discipline. The Department offers a wide range of courses on Indian Palaeography, Epigraphy and Numismatics as well as inscriptions of South-East Asia. It also organizes special lectures and workshops by distinguished scholars from India and abroad to expand the knowledge base of the students. A diverse community of eminent scholars, archaeologists, epigraphists, Museum Curators and Historians, are regularly invited by the department as guest faculty. This creates a vibrant environment and students get the opportunity to interact and learn from highly experienced professionals. Courses Offered M.A. Palaeography, Epigraphy & Numismatics Ph.D. in Palaeography, Epigraphy & Numismatics For more details, visit Indian Institute of Heritage Source: Indian Institute of Heritage