Notes Class 9 Chapter 3.2 Kumarbharati English Maharashtra Board

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  Reading Works of Art

Introduction

This chapter introduces us to two different art forms:

1. The paintings of Sayed Haider Raza – a famous Indian artist.
2. Gond Art – a traditional tribal art form.

Sayed Haider Raza

Who was Raza?

• Sayed Haider Raza was a well-known Indian artist.
• He was famous for his abstract paintings (paintings that do not show real-life objects but are based on shapes, colors, and emotions).
• His paintings are known for simple geometric shapes, bold colors, and deep meaning.

Characteristics of His Paintings

• He mainly used blue and orange colors.
• His paintings do not show real-life people or objects.
• They are created from his own imagination and thoughts.
• He used circles, triangles, squares, and dots to form meaningful compositions.

His Life and Achievements

• Born in Madhya Pradesh, India.
• Started painting at the age of twelve.
• Studied at Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya (Nagpur) and J.J. School of Art (Mumbai).
• Later, he moved to France for further studies and settled there.
• Married a French woman.
• Received all three Padma awards – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
• His later paintings focused on a spiritual and philosophical approach.
• The ‘Bindu’ (dot) became an important part of his paintings.
• He believed that painting was a way to express deep emotions.
• Passed away on July 23, 2016, at the age of 94.

Famous Quote by Raza

“My work is my own inner experience and involvement with the mysteries of nature and form which is expressed in colour, line, space and light.”

Gond Art

What is Gond Art?

• Gond Art is a tribal art form from Central India.
• Created by the Gond tribal community in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
• It has been passed down from generation to generation.

Features of Gond Art

• Earlier, it was painted on the walls of houses using natural colors.
• The colors were made from soil, plant juices, leaves, tree bark, coal, cow dung, and flowers.
• Designs are made of dots, lines, curves, and circles.
• Focuses on balance, symmetry, and bright colors.
• Women played an important role in creating and preserving this art.

Gond Art in Modern Times

• With modernization, men have also started practicing this art.
• It is now done on paper, cloth, and canvas, making it available for sale.

Comparison Between Raza’s Paintings and Gond Art

Conclusion

• Art is a powerful way to express thoughts and emotions.
• Raza’s abstract art and Gond tribal art are both unique and valuable.
• Both forms represent the deep culture and creativity of India.