Abstract

This thesis investigates the relationship between skill development and conceptual thinking by analysing their role in two modern-day art institutions: one in India and the other in The United States. This study relies on qualitative research methodologies, which include reflections of the author's artistic experiences in these institutions, artwork analysis, and in-depth interviews with professors from these institutions. The goal of this research is to critically evaluate and compare two prestigious art programmes to determine their strengths and weaknesses and to create the best possible environment by combining these elements into an art curriculum that incorporates the best of different educational paradigms.