BANE-144 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BANE-144 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Visual Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANE-144, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 4
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BANE-144 : VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) There are three Sections-A, B
and C.
(ii) Attempt two questions each from
Section A and Section B.
(iii) Section C is compulsory.
(iv) Word limit for 20 marks question is
400 words and for 10 marks question
it is 200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Define Visual Anthropology. Discuss the ways by which cultures can be interpreted via visual images.
Q2.Discuss the historical engagement of anthropologists with images.
Q3.Examine the various applications of visual representation in Anthropology.
Q4.What short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Reflexive turn in Visual Anthropology
(b) Ethnographic films and tribal tourism
(c)_ Politics of representation
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the ethical considerations of Visual Anthropology in media.
Q6.Examine how art and aesthetics is used as a methodological tool in anthropological studies.
Q7.Discuss the methods of photography which are used in ethnographic research.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Contemporary visual methods
(b) Feature films vs. Ethnographic films
(c) Visuals as text, hypertext and context
Section—C
Q9.(a) Provide a brief account of Azande land and its people as depicted in the film Witchcraft Among the Azande. 10
(b) How is research conducted in visual ethnography ? Discuss. 10 wet