Psychology as a study discipline

Psychology is the science of mind, brain and behavior. In other words we can say Psychology is the science of mental life. Psychology is an academic as well as applied discipline. The study of psychology involves systematic study of mental functions and behavior. People who study Psychology are called Psychologists. Research in Psychology strives to understand and explain thought, emotion and behavior.

Political Science as a study discipline

Political Science deals with the theory and practice of politics and the explanation and investigation of political system and political behavior. Political science has many sub fields of study like political theory, political philosophy, political ideology, political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international relations, and many other fields.

Philosophy as a study discipline

The question, what is philosophy is difficult to answer. Even philosophers (the people who study philosophy) not agree upon a single answer or view. However, philosopher agrees on, the word Philosophy is originated from Greek, which means “Love of Wisdom”, and so do we.  Philosophy is defined by a goal and a method. Unlike other fields of study where a particular subject is studied about particular things philosophy questions the credentials, the authority of how it all fits together. Philosophy is a bridge between body and mind; it’s for curious minds those who want to establish interrelations between two odd areas of study. 

Performing Arts as a study discipline

The various forms of arts, viz; dance, drama, music, etc, plays on stage in front of audience, are called performing arts. In performing arts, people use own body to present some sense in front of the audience. Performing arts comprise the dance, music, opera, theater, and circus etc. The people who perform these arts are called Artists or Performers. Professionals like actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, and singers come under the profession of performing arts and in broader terms called Artists. Professionals in the related field like songwriter, and stagecraft etc supports the performing arts. Performers repeatedly adjust their appearance, for instance with costumes and stage makeup, etc.

Painting as a study discipline

Painting as traditional art form has existed among us since centuries. When man was a cave animal there were paintings of Lascaux and now when man lives in multistoried buildings paintings of Da Vinci makes their presence in dining hall, auditoriums and art galleries. In fact painting is the earliest known art form. In the ancient past there were born painters who learnt the art of painting on their own, now with the development in human societies painting schools are formed to teach budding painters. Schools and colleges also provide classes in painting. Education in painting is available on both full time and part time basis. Mural painting and fresco find place in classical societies.

List of Historian from countries other than India

Are you passionate about History? Here is list of noted historians from countries other than India.

Historians of the Ancient Period
•    Herodotus, (484 – c. 420 BC), Halicarnassus, "Father of History"
•    Thucydides, (460 – c. 400 BC), Peloponnesian War
•    Berossus, (early 3rd century BC), Babylonian historian
•    Xenophon, (431 – c. 360 BC), an Athenian knight and student of Socrates
•    Ptolemy I Soter (367 BC — c. 283 BC), General of Alexander the Great, Founder of Ptolemaic Dynasty.