Textbook Page 41,42,43,44,45 & 4616 || Class eleven and twelve || Unit Two: Art and Craft|| Lesson: 3 Art || English first paper || Bangla meaning, word meaning , text questions and answer summary ||






S S M Sultan
Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, widely known as SM Sultan, was a distinguished Bangladeshi painter renowned for his distinctive personal and artistic style. Born on August 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh, Sultan is often remembered as a bohemian artist who traveled extensively. Despite his unique vision, he only achieved. widespread recognition later in life. His work was first showcased in Dhaka in 1976, and a significant retrospective organized by the Goethe Institut. Dhaka in 1987. solidified his status as a major artist.
Despite coming from an underprivileged background, S M Sultan made his mark in the art world through sheer passion and his ability to build enduring connections. Although his family could not afford his education at the Calcutta School of Arts, he received a special recommendation that allowed him to study there for three years.
His very simple but highly philosophic art, which features nature and the people of Bangladesh, has become the prime source of inspiration for the new generation of painters. Sultan's characters were farmers, rural women, children, animals, and even pets. The main feature of his paintings is the muscular farmers. with extensive muscles and godly physical stature which make his farmers larger than life. Sultan took little care of his finished works, and many are lost. He was unconcerned about using materials that would preserve. Sultan's song was never about a legacy of artwork but of ideas.
Apart from being awarded prestigious awards, accolades, and being featured in top art institutions. Sultan received wide press coverage and laudatory critical reviews in renowned newspapers like the New York Times, Washington Post, The Telegraph. The Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, and many more. He became internationally acclaimed as a great painter of classic dimensions. Sultan received the Ekushey Padak, Swadhinata Padak, Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangsad Padak, and other prestigious awards.




Here are some important words from the passage along with their meanings in Bangla, synonyms, and antonyms:

  1. Distinguished

    • Meaning (Bangla): প্রশংসিত
    • Synonym: Eminent, Renowned
    • Antonym: Unknown, Obscure
  2. Renowned

    • Meaning (Bangla): পরিচিত
    • Synonym: Famous, Celebrated
    • Antonym: Unknown, Unfamous
  3. Distinctive

    • Meaning (Bangla): স্বতন্ত্র
    • Synonym: Unique, Characteristic
    • Antonym: Ordinary, Common
  4. Bohemian

    • Meaning (Bangla): স্বাধীনচেতা
    • Synonym: Unconventional, Artistic
    • Antonym: Conventional, Mainstream
  5. Recognition

    • Meaning (Bangla): স্বীকৃতি
    • Synonym: Acknowledgment, Approval
    • Antonym: Disapproval, Rejection
  6. Retrospective

    • Meaning (Bangla): অতীতের প্রতি নজর
    • Synonym: Review, Reflection
    • Antonym: Prospect, Future
  7. Underprivileged

    • Meaning (Bangla): সুবিধাবঞ্চিত
    • Synonym: Deprived, Impoverished
    • Antonym: Wealthy, Privileged
  8. Passion

    • Meaning (Bangla): আগ্রহ
    • Synonym: Zeal, Enthusiasm
    • Antonym: Indifference, Apathy
  9. Enduring

    • Meaning (Bangla): স্থায়ী
    • Synonym: Lasting, Permanent
    • Antonym: Temporary, Short-lived
  10. Recommendation

  • Meaning (Bangla): সুপারিশ
  • Synonym: Suggestion, Advice
  • Antonym: Disapproval, Rejection
  1. Philosophic
  • Meaning (Bangla): দার্শনিক
  • Synonym: Reflective, Thoughtful
  • Antonym: Irrational, Illogical
  1. Inspiration
  • Meaning (Bangla): অনুপ্রেরণা
  • Synonym: Motivation, Influence
  • Antonym: Discouragement, Demotivation
  1. Characters
  • Meaning (Bangla): চরিত্র
  • Synonym: Figures, Personalities
  • Antonym: Extras, Non-entities
  1. Farmers
  • Meaning (Bangla): কৃষক
  • Synonym: Agriculturists, Growers
  • Antonym: Urbanite, Industrialist
  1. Physical
  • Meaning (Bangla): শারীরিক
  • Synonym: Bodily, Corporeal
  • Antonym: Mental, Psychological
  1. Stature
  • Meaning (Bangla): উচ্চতা
  • Synonym: Height, Build
  • Antonym: Smallness, Stump
  1. Finished
  • Meaning (Bangla): সমাপ্ত
  • Synonym: Completed, Done
  • Antonym: Incomplete, Unfinished
  1. Unconcerned
  • Meaning (Bangla): অমনোযোগী
  • Synonym: Indifferent, Uninterested
  • Antonym: Concerned, Interested
  1. Legacy
  • Meaning (Bangla): উত্তরাধিকার
  • Synonym: Inheritance, Heritage
  • Antonym: Oblivion, Forgetfulness
  1. Ideas
  • Meaning (Bangla): ধারণা
  • Synonym: Thoughts, Concepts
  • Antonym: Ignorance, Confusion
  1. Awards
  • Meaning (Bangla): পুরস্কার
  • Synonym: Prizes, Honors
  • Antonym: Punishments, Penalties
  1. Accolades
  • Meaning (Bangla): প্রশংসা
  • Synonym: Praise, Commendation
  • Antonym: Criticism, Censure
  1. Press
  • Meaning (Bangla): সংবাদপত্র
  • Synonym: Media, Journalism
  • Antonym: Silence, Quiet
  1. Coverage
  • Meaning (Bangla): প্রচারণা
  • Synonym: Reporting, Publication
  • Antonym: Ignorance, Neglect
  1. Renowned
  • Meaning (Bangla): বিখ্যাত
  • Synonym: Famous, Prominent
  • Antonym: Unknown, Obscure
  1. Acclaimed
  • Meaning (Bangla): প্রশংসিত
  • Synonym: Celebrated, Recognized
  • Antonym: Rejected, Denied
  1. Classic
  • Meaning (Bangla): শ্রেণীবদ্ধ
  • Synonym: Timeless, Traditional
  • Antonym: Modern, Contemporary
  1. Dimensions
  • Meaning (Bangla): মাত্রা
  • Synonym: Extent, Size
  • Antonym: Smallness, Narrowness
  1. Ekushey Padak
  • Meaning (Bangla): একুশে পদক
  • Synonym: Prestigious award
  • Antonym: N/A
  1. Swadhinata Padak
  • Meaning (Bangla): স্বাধীনতা পদক
  • Synonym: Freedom award
  • Antonym: N/A
  1. Padak
  • Meaning (Bangla): পদক
  • Synonym: Medal, Prize
  • Antonym: Penalty, Fine
  1. Prestigious
  • Meaning (Bangla): মর্যাদাপূর্ণ
  • Synonym: Honorable, Reputable
  • Antonym: Disreputable, Unknown
  1. Awarded
  • Meaning (Bangla): পুরস্কৃত
  • Synonym: Honored, Given
  • Antonym: Deprived, Denied
  1. Top
  • Meaning (Bangla): শীর্ষ
  • Synonym: Leading, Best
  • Antonym: Bottom, Lowest
  1. Featured
  • Meaning (Bangla): প্রদর্শিত
  • Synonym: Presented, Displayed
  • Antonym: Hidden, Concealed






Here are 35 multiple choice questions (MCQs) based on the passage about SM Sultan, along with their answers:

1. Where was SM Sultan born?

a) Dhaka
b) Jessore
c) Chittagong
d) Rajshahi
Answer: b) Jessore

2. When was SM Sultan born?

a) 1920
b) 1923
c) 1930
d) 1935
Answer: b) 1923

3. What is SM Sultan most famous for?

a) His music
b) His unique personal and artistic style
c) His sculptures
d) His writing
Answer: b) His unique personal and artistic style

4. Which country is SM Sultan from?

a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Pakistan
d) Nepal
Answer: b) Bangladesh

5. What is the main subject of SM Sultan's paintings?

a) Urban landscapes
b) Nature and people of Bangladesh
c) Modern abstract forms
d) The cityscape of Dhaka
Answer: b) Nature and people of Bangladesh

6. What year was SM Sultan's work first showcased in Dhaka?

a) 1970
b) 1975
c) 1976
d) 1980
Answer: c) 1976

7. SM Sultan's retrospective in Dhaka was organized by which institution?

a) Bangladesh Art Institute
b) The British Council
c) Goethe Institut
d) Dhaka University
Answer: c) Goethe Institut

8. SM Sultan's family background was _______.

a) Wealthy
b) Privileged
c) Underprivileged
d) Royal
Answer: c) Underprivileged

9. Which prestigious institution did SM Sultan study at?

a) Calcutta School of Arts
b) Dhaka Art Institute
c) Paris School of Fine Arts
d) London Academy of Art
Answer: a) Calcutta School of Arts

10. How long did SM Sultan study at the Calcutta School of Arts?

a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Answer: b) 3 years

11. SM Sultan was known as a _______ artist.

a) Conventional
b) Bohemian
c) Minimalist
d) Modernist
Answer: b) Bohemian

12. Which of the following best describes SM Sultan's paintings?

a) Highly detailed and colorful
b) Simple but highly philosophical
c) Abstract and geometric
d) Dark and gloomy
Answer: b) Simple but highly philosophical

13. What is the primary feature of SM Sultan's paintings?

a) Detailed city scenes
b) Large, muscular farmers
c) Abstract forms
d) Portraits of historical figures
Answer: b) Large, muscular farmers

14. What was Sultan's approach to his finished works?

a) He was very meticulous
b) He took little care of them
c) He preserved all of them
d) He donated many of them
Answer: b) He took little care of them

15. What did SM Sultan's "song" represent?

a) His legacy of artwork
b) His ideas and philosophies
c) His struggles as an artist
d) His love for nature
Answer: b) His ideas and philosophies

16. Which prestigious award did SM Sultan receive?

a) Nobel Prize
b) Ekushey Padak
c) Booker Prize
d) Pulitzer Prize
Answer: b) Ekushey Padak

17. Which newspaper did NOT feature SM Sultan's work?

a) The New York Times
b) Washington Post
c) The Guardian
d) The Daily Star
Answer: d) The Daily Star

18. SM Sultan received critical reviews in all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Le Monde
b) The Telegraph
c) The Times
d) Dhaka Tribune
Answer: d) Dhaka Tribune

19. SM Sultan became internationally acclaimed as a painter of _______ dimensions.

a) Classic
b) Modern
c) Abstract
d) Urban
Answer: a) Classic

20. What was one of the significant events that solidified SM Sultan's status as a major artist?

a) A national exhibition
b) His first painting showcase in Dhaka
c) A retrospective organized in 1987
d) Winning his first award
Answer: c) A retrospective organized in 1987

21. What did SM Sultan focus on in his artwork?

a) Urban life
b) Rural life
c) Religious themes
d) Political imagery
Answer: b) Rural life

22. The word "bohemian" in the passage means:

a) Traditional
b) Free-spirited
c) Conventional
d) Artistic
Answer: b) Free-spirited

23. Which of the following words is the antonym of "enduring" in the context of the passage?

a) Permanent
b) Timeless
c) Temporary
d) Lasting
Answer: c) Temporary

24. The phrase "Sheer passion" means:

a) Effortless passion
b) Intense and pure passion
c) Controlled passion
d) A fleeting passion
Answer: b) Intense and pure passion

25. SM Sultan’s works were often inspired by which aspect of life?

a) Urban society
b) Western culture
c) Rural Bangladesh
d) Ancient history
Answer: c) Rural Bangladesh

26. What does "muscular" in the passage most likely refer to?

a) Character's strength
b) Physical size
c) Artistic style
d) Emotional depth
Answer: b) Physical size

27. The term "laudatory" in the passage means:

a) Critical
b) Complimentary
c) Indifferent
d) Disrespectful
Answer: b) Complimentary

28. The word "recognition" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

a) Praise
b) Ignorance
c) Denial
d) Remembrance
Answer: a) Praise

29. Which of the following was NOT an award received by SM Sultan?

a) Swadhinata Padak
b) Nobel Prize
c) Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangsad Padak
d) Ekushey Padak
Answer: b) Nobel Prize

30. The term "prestigious" in the passage refers to awards that are:

a) Unimportant
b) Recognized and respected
c) Given to everyone
d) Rarely awarded
Answer: b) Recognized and respected

31. SM Sultan's education at the Calcutta School of Arts was made possible by:

a) A scholarship
b) A recommendation
c) A personal invitation
d) His family’s support
Answer: b) A recommendation

32. Sultan’s paintings often depicted:

a) Urban life
b) Nature and rural life
c) Still life
d) Historical events
Answer: b) Nature and rural life

33. Which of the following was a major theme in Sultan's paintings?

a) Technology
b) Rural life
c) Abstract figures
d) Industrial scenes
Answer: b) Rural life

34. What kind of art did SM Sultan primarily create?

a) Modern abstract art
b) Bohemian and rural art
c) Classical portraits
d) Minimalist art
Answer: b) Bohemian and rural art

35. The word "retrospective" in the passage refers to:

a) A future showcase
b) A review of past works
c) A live art exhibition
d) A group of artists
Answer: b) A review of past works






Short questions and answers

  1. Who was SM Sultan?
    SM Sultan was a distinguished Bangladeshi painter, renowned for his unique artistic style. He is remembered as a bohemian artist who traveled widely and gained recognition later in life.

  2. When and where was SM Sultan born?
    SM Sultan was born in August 1923 in Jessore, Bangladesh.

  3. When was SM Sultan's work first showcased in Dhaka?
    SM Sultan's work was first showcased in Dhaka in 1976.

  4. What event helped solidify SM Sultan's status as a major artist?
    A significant retrospective organized by the Goethe Institut in Dhaka in 1987 helped solidify his status as a major artist.

  5. What was SM Sultan’s background?
    Despite coming from an underprivileged background, SM Sultan built his career through passion and connecting with others in the art world.

  6. How did SM Sultan manage to study at the Calcutta School of Arts?
    Although his family couldn't afford his education, Sultan received a special recommendation that allowed him to study at the Calcutta School of Arts for three years.

  7. What is the main theme of SM Sultan’s art?
    Sultan’s art primarily features nature and the people of Bangladesh, particularly farmers, rural women, children, animals, and pets.

  8. What is a distinctive feature of the characters in Sultan’s paintings?
    The farmers in Sultan’s paintings are depicted with large muscles and godly physical stature, making them appear larger than life.

  9. How did SM Sultan treat his finished artworks?
    Sultan took little care of his finished works, and many were lost over time. He was not concerned with preserving his materials.

  10. What was Sultan’s focus regarding his legacy?
    Sultan was more focused on ideas than on leaving a legacy of preserved artwork.

  11. Which prestigious awards did SM Sultan receive?
    Sultan received the Ekushey Padak, Swadhinata Padak, Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangsad Padak, and many other prestigious awards.

  12. How was Sultan recognized internationally?
    Sultan received wide press coverage and was praised in renowned international newspapers like the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, and Le Monde.

  13. Which people and subjects did SM Sultan often depict in his art?
    Sultan’s subjects included farmers, rural women, children, animals, and pets, often showcasing the rural life of Bangladesh.

  14. What was unique about the physical portrayal of farmers in SM Sultan's paintings?
    The farmers in Sultan's paintings were portrayed with exaggerated, muscular bodies and godly physical stature, emphasizing their strength.

  15. What type of art institutions featured SM Sultan’s work?
    Sultan’s work was featured in top art institutions and received critical acclaim worldwide.




Summary of the passage 

Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, commonly known as SM Sultan, was a renowned Bangladeshi painter born in 1923 in Jessore. Despite coming from an underprivileged background, Sultan’s passion for art led him to study at the Calcutta School of Arts through a special recommendation. His artwork, which often depicted farmers, rural women, children, and animals, was known for its muscular, larger-than-life figures. Sultan's simple yet philosophical approach to art earned him widespread recognition later in life, especially after a major retrospective in 1987. He received numerous awards, including the Ekushey Padak and Swadhinata Padak. Sultan became internationally acclaimed for his contribution to the world of art.
















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