Department of MA in Cultural Heritage and Conservation

M.A. in Cultural Heritage and Conservation

Conservation of cultural heritage has acquired global importance and attention in recent times. It has become a topic that has crossed national boundaries. As the word ‘culture’ stands for wider connotations, today, cultural heritage and conservation cover hitherto a wider range of knowledge such as environment, ecology, films, audio recordings etc. Advancements in science and technology have made it possible for new perspectives in the ideas and techniques of conservation.

The cultural heritage of Odisha is vast and rich, especially in the areas of pre-history, temple art and architecture, palm leaf manuscripts, folk and tribal heritage, crafts, ecology and environment. The course is designed to attain the following objectives :

1.To provide art awareness of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Odisha.

2.To provide sound theoretical knowledge in archaeology, musicology and conservation.

3.To have an academic as well as professional skill and to train the students practically in the art and science of conservation.

Other Departments at Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar

• Department of MA in South and South-East Asian Studies
• Department of Certificate Course in Jain Religion & Philosophy
• Department of Certificate Course in Tamil Language
• Department of MA in Buddhist Studies
• Department of MA in Cultural Heritage and Conservation
• Department of MA in Culture Studies
• Department of MA in Sociolinguistics
• Department of MA in Tourism and Hospitality Services
• Faculty of Visual Art