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 ||




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 || 


Unit Two: Art and Craft
Lesson 3 Art

A. Discuss the questions in pairs.
1. What is art?
2. Do you know any famous artist in Bangladesh? Who is s/he?

B. Read the following text and answer the tasks that follow.
Art is generally understood as an expression of human imagination and creative skills in a range of activities including painting, drawing, sculpture and architecture. The aim of art is to evoke feelings and emotions that are considered aesthetic that is, concerned with beauty but art also can be a form of social commentary. A painting of sunset over the sea glorifies nature, but one that shows a war ravaged town can convey a sense of anguish. Throughout the world people appreciate art for its power to affect them in creative ways. As the famous painter Pablo Picasso said. "the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."
Art in our country has a long history. It has been practiced in households in the form of pottery, nakshikantha or embroidered quilt, alpana or intricate, mostly floral designs in rice paste done on clay yards and shokher harhi or painted earthen pots (and their lids). These are examples of folk art. But there is another form of art which is called modern art, which owes its origin to the industrial revolution in Western Europe in the middle of-19 century and the changes it brought in technology, education, manufacturing and communication. Modern art rejected traditional art forms and began to create new types of artistic expression using styles, techniques, colours and materials that could adequately reflect the spirit of the time and the profound changes in human thought.


The beginning of modern art practices in our country date from 1948, when the great artist Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), with the help of some colleagues set up an institute of art in Dhaka (now the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka). As it began to offer art education, the institute drew together a number of talented teachers and students who contributed to the development of modern art almost from scratch. But within a decade, artists were reflecting most recent trends and styles in their work such as expressionism and abstract expressionism- while maintaining a close contact with the traditions of folk art.


Zainul had earned all-India fame for his Famine Sketches, a series of haunting sketches based on the Bengal famine of 1943 which took hundreds of thousands of lives. His watercolors, scroll paintings and drawings inspire our artists even today. The other prominent artists who had major contributions to the spectacular rise of our contemporary art include Qamrul Hassan, SM Sultan, Safiuddin Ahmed, Abdur Razzak, Qayyum Chowdhury, Murtaza Baseer. Aminul Islam, Syed Jahangir. Debdas Chakravarty. Novera Ahmed and Muhammad Kibria.
The war of liberation and the independence of the country in 1971 inspired our artists to continue the efforts of the earlier artists to explore the limits of art and create new expressive modes. For the next four decades, art in our country saw many experimentations. Artists dealt with new ideas such as installation art and graphic art; and reshaped older, traditional art forms. If you visit any art gallery or art exhibition, you will find how our art reflects our changing realities in fascinating and insightful ways.




Here is a table containing some important words from the passage with their meanings in Bangla, synonyms, and antonyms:

Word Meaning in Bangla Synonym Antonym
Art শিল্প Craft, Creativity Science
Expression প্রকাশ Manifestation, Demonstration Suppression
Imagination কল্পনা Creativity, Fantasy Reality
Sculpture ভাস্কর্য Carving, Statue None (specific term)
Architecture স্থাপত্য Design, Construction Demolition
Aesthetic নান্দনিক Artistic, Beautiful Ugly, Unattractive
Evoke উদ্রেক করা Elicit, Induce Suppress, Stifle
Emotions আবেগ Feelings, Sentiments Apathy
Commentary ভাষ্য Explanation, Critique Silence
Glorify মহিমান্বিত করা Praise, Exalt Criticize, Dishonor
Anguish যন্ত্রণা Suffering, Pain Joy, Comfort
Appreciate প্রশংসা করা Admire, Value Disregard, Criticize
Creativity সৃজনশীলতা Originality, Innovation Imitation, Stagnation
Dust ধুলো Dirt, Filth Cleanliness
Industrial শিল্পসংক্রান্ত Manufacturing, Mechanical Agricultural
Revolution বিপ্লব Upheaval, Transformation Stagnation, Continuity
Technology প্রযুক্তি Machinery, Innovation Simplicity
Traditional ঐতিহ্যবাহী Conventional, Customary Modern, Innovative
Education শিক্ষা Learning, Knowledge Ignorance
Reflection প্রতিফলন Thought, Meditation Ignorance, Neglect
Famine দুর্ভিক্ষ Starvation, Hunger Abundance
Sketches স্কেচ Drawings, Outlines Final work
Liberation মুক্তি Freedom, Emancipation Captivity, Oppression
Independence স্বাধীনতা Autonomy, Liberty Dependence, Subjugation
Experimentation পরীক্ষা Testing, Trial Stagnation
Installation স্থাপন Setup, Arrangement Removal
Insightful অন্তর্দৃষ্টিপূর্ণ Perceptive, Thoughtful Superficial
Fascinating মুগ্ধকর Captivating, Enchanting Boring, Uninteresting
Contemporary সমকালীন Modern, Current Ancient, Outdated
Prominent বিশিষ্ট Famous, Renowned Unknown, Obscure
Contribution অবদান Donation, Support Withholding
Profound গভীর Deep, Intense Superficial
Innovative উদ্ভাবনী Creative, Inventive Conventional
Reality বাস্তবতা Truth, Actuality Fantasy, Illusion




বাংলায় লাইন বাই লাইন অর্থ

  1. Art is generally understood as an expression of human imagination and creative skills in a range of activities including painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture.
    শিল্পকে সাধারণত মানুষের কল্পনা এবং সৃজনশীল দক্ষতার প্রকাশ হিসেবে বোঝা হয়, যা চিত্রাঙ্কন, অঙ্কন, ভাস্কর্য এবং স্থাপত্য সহ বিভিন্ন কর্মকাণ্ডে প্রকাশিত হয়।

  2. The aim of art is to evoke feelings and emotions that are considered aesthetic, that is, concerned with beauty, but art also can be a form of social commentary.
    শিল্পের লক্ষ্য হল সেই অনুভূতি এবং আবেগকে জাগ্রত করা যা নান্দনিক বলে বিবেচিত হয়, অর্থাৎ সৌন্দর্যের সাথে সম্পর্কিত, তবে শিল্প সামাজিক মন্তব্যের মাধ্যম হিসেবেও কাজ করতে পারে।

  3. A painting of sunset over the sea glorifies nature, but one that shows a war-ravaged town can convey a sense of anguish.
    সাগরের উপর সূর্যাস্তের চিত্র প্রকৃতির প্রশংসা করে, কিন্তু যুদ্ধবিধ্বস্ত একটি শহরের চিত্র কষ্টের অনুভূতি প্রকাশ করতে পারে।

  4. Throughout the world, people appreciate art for its power to affect them in creative ways.
    সারা বিশ্বে মানুষ শিল্পের প্রশংসা করে কারণ এটি তাদের সৃজনশীল উপায়ে প্রভাবিত করতে পারে।

  5. As the famous painter Pablo Picasso said, "the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."
    যেমন বিখ্যাত চিত্রশিল্পী পাবলো পিকাসো বলেছেন, "শিল্পের উদ্দেশ্য হলো আমাদের আত্মা থেকে দৈনন্দিন জীবনের ধুলো মুছে ফেলা।"

  6. Art in our country has a long history.
    আমাদের দেশে শিল্পের একটি দীর্ঘ ইতিহাস রয়েছে।

  7. It has been practiced in households in the form of pottery, nakshikantha or embroidered quilt, alpana or intricate, mostly floral designs in rice paste done on clay yards, and shokher harhi or painted earthen pots (and their lids).
    এটি ঘরোয়া পর্যায়ে মৃৎশিল্প, নকশিকাঁথা, আলপনা (যা মাটির উঠোনে চালের গুঁড়ো দিয়ে করা জটিল, প্রধানত ফুলের নকশা), এবং শখের হাঁড়ি (এবং এর ঢাকনা) রূপে চর্চা করা হয়েছে।

  8. These are examples of folk art.
    এগুলো লোকশিল্পের উদাহরণ।

  9. But there is another form of art which is called modern art, which owes its origin to the industrial revolution in Western Europe in the middle of the 19th century and the changes it brought in technology, education, manufacturing, and communication.
    তবে আরেকটি শিল্পরূপ আছে, যা আধুনিক শিল্প নামে পরিচিত এবং যার উৎপত্তি ১৯ শতকের মধ্যভাগে পশ্চিম ইউরোপে শিল্পবিপ্লব এবং এর মাধ্যমে প্রযুক্তি, শিক্ষা, উৎপাদন ও যোগাযোগে আনা পরিবর্তনের সঙ্গে যুক্ত।

  10. Modern art rejected traditional art forms and began to create new types of artistic expression using styles, techniques, colors, and materials that could adequately reflect the spirit of the time and the profound changes in human thought.
    আধুনিক শিল্প ঐতিহ্যবাহী শিল্পরূপকে প্রত্যাখ্যান করে নতুন ধরণের শিল্প প্রকাশ তৈরি শুরু করে, যা শৈলী, প্রযুক্তি, রঙ এবং উপকরণ ব্যবহার করে সময়ের চেতনাকে এবং মানুষের চিন্তায় গভীর পরিবর্তনকে যথাযথভাবে প্রতিফলিত করতে পারে।

  11. The beginning of modern art practices in our country dates from 1948, when the great artist Zainul Abedin (1914-1976), with the help of some colleagues, set up an institute of art in Dhaka (now the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka).
    আমাদের দেশে আধুনিক শিল্পের চর্চার শুরু ১৯৪৮ সালে, যখন মহান শিল্পী জয়নুল আবেদিন (১৯১৪-১৯৭৬) কিছু সহকর্মীর সাহায্যে ঢাকায় একটি শিল্প প্রতিষ্ঠান (এখন ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের চারুকলা অনুষদ) প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন।

  12. As it began to offer art education, the institute drew together a number of talented teachers and students who contributed to the development of modern art almost from scratch.
    যখন এটি শিল্প শিক্ষা প্রদান শুরু করে, তখন এটি প্রতিভাবান শিক্ষক ও শিক্ষার্থীদের একত্রিত করে যারা শূন্য থেকে আধুনিক শিল্পের বিকাশে অবদান রেখেছিলেন।

  13. But within a decade, artists were reflecting most recent trends and styles in their work such as expressionism and abstract expressionism, while maintaining a close contact with the traditions of folk art.
    তবে এক দশকের মধ্যেই শিল্পীরা তাদের কাজে এক্সপ্রেশনিজম এবং অ্যাবস্ট্রাক্ট এক্সপ্রেশনিজমের মতো সাম্প্রতিক প্রবণতা ও শৈলীকে প্রতিফলিত করছিলেন, একই সাথে লোকশিল্পের ঐতিহ্যের সাথে ঘনিষ্ঠ সংযোগ বজায় রেখেছিলেন।

  14. Zainul had earned all-India fame for his Famine Sketches, a series of haunting sketches based on the Bengal famine of 1943 which took hundreds of thousands of lives.
    জয়নুল তার দুর্ভিক্ষ স্কেচের জন্য সারা ভারতের খ্যাতি অর্জন করেছিলেন, যা ১৯৪৩ সালের বাংলা দুর্ভিক্ষের উপর ভিত্তি করে আঁকা একগুচ্ছ মর্মস্পর্শী স্কেচ।

  15. His watercolors, scroll paintings, and drawings inspire our artists even today.
    তার জলরং চিত্র, স্ক্রোল পেইন্টিং এবং অঙ্কন এখনও আমাদের শিল্পীদের অনুপ্রাণিত করে।

  16. The other prominent artists who had major contributions to the spectacular rise of our contemporary art include Qamrul Hassan, SM Sultan, Safiuddin Ahmed, Abdur Razzak, Qayyum Chowdhury, Murtaza Baseer, Aminul Islam, Syed Jahangir, Debdas Chakravarty, Novera Ahmed, and Muhammad Kibria.
    আমাদের সমকালীন শিল্পের উল্লেখযোগ্য উত্থানে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদান রাখা অন্যান্য বিশিষ্ট শিল্পীরা হলেন কামরুল হাসান, এস এম সুলতান, সফিউদ্দিন আহমেদ, আবদুর রাজ্জাক, কাইয়ুম চৌধুরী, মুর্তজা বশীর, আমিনুল ইসলাম, সৈয়দ জাহাঙ্গীর, দেবদাস চক্রবর্তী, নোভারাহ আহমেদ এবং মুহাম্মদ কিবরিয়া।

  17. The war of liberation and the independence of the country in 1971 inspired our artists to continue the efforts of the earlier artists to explore the limits of art and create new expressive modes.
    ১৯৭১ সালের মুক্তিযুদ্ধ এবং দেশের স্বাধীনতা আমাদের শিল্পীদের শিল্পের সীমা অন্বেষণ এবং নতুন প্রকাশশৈলী তৈরি করতে প্রেরণা জুগিয়েছিল।

  18. For the next four decades, art in our country saw many experimentations.
    পরবর্তী চার দশকে আমাদের দেশের শিল্পে অনেক পরীক্ষামূলক কাজ হয়েছে।

  19. Artists dealt with new ideas such as installation art and graphic art, and reshaped older, traditional art forms.
    শিল্পীরা ইনস্টলেশন আর্ট এবং গ্রাফিক আর্টের মতো নতুন ধারণাগুলির সাথে কাজ করেছেন এবং পুরোনো, ঐতিহ্যবাহী শিল্পরূপগুলিকে পুনর্গঠন করেছেন।

  20. If you visit any art gallery or art exhibition, you will find how our art reflects our changing realities in fascinating and insightful ways.
    আপনি যদি কোনো আর্ট গ্যালারি বা আর্ট প্রদর্শনী পরিদর্শন করেন, তবে দেখবেন কীভাবে আমাদের শিল্প আকর্ষণীয় এবং অন্তর্দৃষ্টিসম্পন্ন উপায়ে আমাদের পরিবর্তনশীল বাস্তবতাকে প্রতিফলিত করে।




1. Re-arrange the sentences to make a paragraph

a. Such experimentations included installation art, graphic art and reshaping of older, traditional art forms.
b. The beginning of modern art practices in our country date from 1948 with
c. the setting up of an institute of art in Dhaka. The war of liberation and the independence of the country in 1971 inspired our artists to continue the efforts of the earlier artists.
d. When the institute was set up, it drew together a number of talented teachers and students.
e. During the Bengal famine of 1943 Zainul Abedin had earned all-India fame for his Famine Sketches.
f. Besides his Famine Sketches, Zainul's watercolors, scroll paintings and drawings also inspired many artists.
g Within the next four decades of our independence, art in our country saw many experimentations.
2. From the Internet, find out what modern art means. Discuss with your friends.


Answer Questoin 1

Rearrangement Order:

b + c + d + e + f + a + g

Rearranged Paragraph:

The beginning of modern art practices in our country dates from 1948 with the setting up of an institute of art in Dhaka. When the institute was set up, it drew together a number of talented teachers and students. During the Bengal famine of 1943, Zainul Abedin had earned all-India fame for his Famine Sketches. Besides his Famine Sketches, Zainul's watercolors, scroll paintings, and drawings also inspired many artists. The war of liberation and the independence of the country in 1971 inspired our artists to continue the efforts of the earlier artists. Such experimentations included installation art, graphic art, and reshaping of older, traditional art forms. Within the next four decades of our independence, art in our country saw many experimentations.


Answer Question no.2

Modern Art: An Exploration and Dialogue

Modern art refers to artistic works produced roughly between the late 19th century and the mid-20th century, characterized by a departure from traditional styles and techniques. It embraces innovation, experimentation, and a desire to reflect contemporary life and thought. Influenced by the industrial revolution, modern art often challenges established norms, breaking free from classical conventions to explore abstract, emotional, and sometimes controversial themes.

Key movements in modern art include Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Artists such as Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Salvador Dalí were pioneers in pushing the boundaries of what art could represent. Modern art often uses bold colors, abstract forms, and unconventional materials, aiming to evoke thought and emotion rather than mimic reality.

Dialogue: Discussing Modern Art

You: Modern art seems to break away from traditional forms. Why do you think that is?
Friend 1: I think it's because artists wanted to reflect the changing times. With industrialization and new technologies, life was evolving, and traditional art forms couldn't capture those shifts.
Friend 2: True. Plus, modern art gives more freedom to express personal emotions and ideas, not just what society expects. Look at Picasso’s "Guernica"—it’s not pretty, but it powerfully portrays the horrors of war.

You: That’s a good point. But some people argue that modern art is too abstract or doesn’t require skill. What do you think?
Friend 1: I disagree. Abstraction is a skill in itself. Artists like Kandinsky or Mondrian show that even non-representational art can have structure and meaning.
Friend 2: Exactly! Art isn’t just about technique; it’s about provoking thought and emotions. Modern art does that brilliantly.

You: What about in our context? How does modern art in our country reflect this idea?
Friend 1: Artists like Zainul Abedin or SM Sultan adapted modern styles to reflect local issues—like famine, rural life, and the struggle for independence. That blend makes our modern art unique.
Friend 2: And now, with installations and digital art, artists are exploring even more. It’s exciting to see how modern art evolves while staying connected to its roots.

Modern art continues to challenge perceptions, inviting us to see the world—and ourselves—in new and thought-provoking ways.



C. Now read the following text on SM Sultan and answer the tasks that follow
  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 is a table with the meanings, synonyms, and antonyms of some important words from the passage about SM Sultan:

Word Meaning in Bangla Synonym Antonym
Distinguished প্রসিদ্ধ Renowned, Eminent Unknown, Obscure
Renowned খ্যাতনামা Famous, Celebrated Unknown, Obscure
Distinctive বিশেষ, অনন্য Unique, Characteristic Common, Ordinary
Artistic শিল্পীসুলভ Creative, Aesthetic Uncreative, Unimaginative
Bohemian স্বাধীনচেতা, রঙ্গিন জীবনধারী Free-spirited, Artistic Conventional, Conservative
Achieved অর্জন করা Accomplished, Gained Failed, Lost
Recognition স্বীকৃতি Acknowledgment, Praise Disregard, Ignorance
Retrospective অতীতকে স্মরণ করা Recollective, Reflective Present, Foresighted
Underprivileged অসচ্ছল, দরিদ্র Poor, Deprived Wealthy, Privileged
Passion আবেগ, উত্তেজনা Enthusiasm, Zeal Indifference, Apathy
Connections সম্পর্ক, যোগাযোগ Links, Relationships Disconnection, Separation
Education শিক্ষা Learning, Instruction Ignorance, Illiteracy
Special বিশেষ Exceptional, Unique Ordinary, Common
Philosophy দার্শনিক মতবাদ Doctrine, Belief Materialism, Pragmatism
Inspiration প্রেরণা, অনুপ্রেরণা Motivation, Stimulus Discouragement, Demotivation
Feature বৈশিষ্ট্য, চরিত্র Trait, Characteristic Imperfection, Flaw
Muscular পেশীবহুল Strong, Sturdy Weak, Frail
Larger-than-life জীবন থেকে বড় Extraordinary, Heroic Insignificant, Small
Care যত্ন Attention, Caution Neglect, Disregard
Finished সম্পন্ন Completed, Done Unfinished, Incomplete
Legacy উত্তরাধিকার, ঐতিহ্য Inheritance, Tradition Oblivion, Forgetfulness
Materials উপকরণ Resources, Substances Wastes, Useless items
Preserve সংরক্ষণ করা Conserve, Protect Destroy, Waste
Unconcerned উদাসীন Indifferent, Detached Concerned, Interested
Accolades সম্মাননা, পুরস্কার Praise, Recognition Criticism, Disapproval
Featured প্রদর্শিত, অন্তর্ভুক্ত Showcased, Presented Ignored, Excluded
Press সংবাদপত্র Media, Journalism Silence, Censorship
Laudatory প্রশংসাসূচক Complimentary, Praising Critical, Disparaging
Internationally আন্তর্জাতিকভাবে Globally, Worldwide Locally, Regionally
Acclaimed প্রশংসিত Celebrated, Praised Condemned, Denounced
Classic ঐতিহ্যগত, প্রাচীন Timeless, Traditional Modern, Contemporary
Awards পুরস্কার Honors, Prizes Penalties, Fines
Prestigious মর্যাদাপূর্ণ Renowned, Distinguished Unknown, Disreputable
Charu Shilpi চারুশিল্পী সঙ্গী সঙ্ঘ Art Fellowship -
Padak পদক Medal, Trophy -



Here is the Bangla translation of the passage, line by line:

  1. Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, widely known as SM Sultan, was a distinguished Bangladeshi painter renowned for his distinctive personal and artistic style.

    • শেখ মোহাম্মদ সুলতান, য whom এস এম সুলতান নামে পরিচিত, একজন বিশিষ্ট বাংলাদেশের চিত্রশিল্পী, যিনি তাঁর স্বতন্ত্র ব্যক্তিগত এবং শিল্পী শৈলীর জন্য পরিচিত।
  2. Born on August 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh, Sultan is often remembered as a bohemian artist who traveled extensively.

    • ১৯২৩ সালের আগস্টে, বাংলাদেশের যশোরে জন্মগ্রহণকারী সুলতানকে প্রায়ই একজন বোহেমিয়ান শিল্পী হিসেবে স্মরণ করা হয়, যিনি ব্যাপকভাবে ভ্রমণ করেছেন।
  3. Despite his unique vision, he only achieved widespread recognition later in life.

    • তাঁর অনন্য দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি সত্ত্বেও, তিনি জীবনের পরবর্তী সময়ে ব্যাপক স্বীকৃতি অর্জন করেন।
  4. 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.

    • তাঁর কাজ প্রথম ১৯৭৬ সালে ঢাকা শহরে প্রদর্শিত হয় এবং ১৯৮৭ সালে গেথে ইনস্টিটিউট, ঢাকার আয়োজনে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ রেট্রোস্পেকটিভ তাকে একটি বড় শিল্পী হিসেবে তাঁর স্থান প্রতিষ্ঠিত করে।
  5. 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.

    • একটি নিম্নবিত্ত পরিবেশ থেকে আসা সত্ত্বেও, এস এম সুলতান শুধুমাত্র তাঁর আবেগ এবং দীর্ঘস্থায়ী সম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলার ক্ষমতার মাধ্যমে শিল্পের জগতে তাঁর স্থান তৈরি করেন।
  6. 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.

    • যদিও তার পরিবার কোলকাতা স্কুল অফ আর্টসে তার পড়াশোনা চালিয়ে যাওয়ার আর্থিক সক্ষমতা রাখেনি, তিনি একটি বিশেষ সুপারিশ পেয়েছিলেন যা তাকে সেখানে তিন বছর পড়াশোনা করার সুযোগ দেয়।
  7. 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.

    • তাঁর খুবই সরল কিন্তু অত্যন্ত দার্শনিক শিল্প, যা বাংলাদেশের প্রকৃতি এবং মানুষের চিত্র তুলে ধরে, নতুন প্রজন্মের চিত্রশিল্পীদের জন্য প্রধান অনুপ্রেরণার উৎস হয়ে উঠেছে।
  8. Sultan's characters were farmers, rural women, children, animals, and even pets.

    • সুলতানের চরিত্রগুলি ছিলেন কৃষক, গ্রামীণ মহিলারা, শিশুরা, পশুপাখি এবং এমনকি পোষা প্রাণী।
  9. The main feature of his paintings is the muscular farmers, with extensive muscles and godly physical stature which make his farmers larger than life.

    • তাঁর চিত্রকর্মের প্রধান বৈশিষ্ট্য হল মাংসপেশীপূর্ণ কৃষকরা, যাদের বিশাল মাংসপেশী এবং দেবতুল্য শারীরিক গঠন তাদেরকে জীবনের চেয়ে বড় করে তোলে।
  10. Sultan took little care of his finished works, and many are lost.

    • সুলতান তাঁর শেষকৃত কাজগুলোর প্রতি তেমন যত্ন নেননি, এবং অনেকগুলি হারিয়ে গেছে।
  11. He was unconcerned about using materials that would preserve.

    • তিনি এমন উপকরণ ব্যবহারের ব্যাপারে উদাসীন ছিলেন যা সংরক্ষণ করতে পারে।
  12. Sultan's song was never about a legacy of artwork but of ideas.

    • সুলতানের গান কখনই শিল্পকর্মের ঐতিহ্য সম্পর্কে ছিল না, বরং ধারণাগুলি সম্পর্কে ছিল।
  13. 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.

    • সম্মানজনক পুরস্কার, সম্মাননা এবং শীর্ষস্থানীয় শিল্প প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলিতে প্রদর্শিত হওয়ার পাশাপাশি, সুলতান নিউ ইয়র্ক টাইমস, ওয়াশিংটন পোস্ট, দ্য টেলিগ্রাফ, দ্য টাইমস, দ্য গার্ডিয়ান, লে মন্ডে এবং আরও অনেক প্রসিদ্ধ সংবাদপত্রে ব্যাপক গণমাধ্যমের কভারেজ এবং প্রশংসাসূচক সমালোচনামূলক পর্যালোচনা পেয়েছেন।
  14. He became internationally acclaimed as a great painter of classic dimensions.

    • তিনি আন্তর্জাতিকভাবে একটি বড় পরিসরের চিত্রশিল্পী হিসেবে খ্যাতি অর্জন করেন।
  15. Sultan received the Ekushey Padak, Swadhinata Padak, Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangsad Padak, and other prestigious awards.

    • সুলতান একুশে পদক, স্বাধীনতা পদক, বাংলাদেশ চারু শিল্পী সংসদ পদক এবং অন্যান্য সম্মানজনক পুরস্কার পেয়েছেন।



1. Find someone in your area who loves painting/embroidering but could not pursue the passion because of the financial crisis. Talk to that person and write a short biography on her/him. Follow the sample given for SM Sultan.
2. Watch acclaimed director, Tareque Masud's documentary, Adom Surot which is based on SM Sultan and write how you felt after watching the documentary.


Answer of the above Questions. 1&2

Task 1: Short Biography Example for Someone Who Loves Painting but Couldn't Pursue the Passion

Example: Name: Maria Begum

Biography: Maria Begum, a talented painter, was born in 1990 in a small village near Barisal, Bangladesh. From a young age, she showed a passion for painting, especially landscapes and portraits. Maria's love for art was evident as she would often spend hours sketching in her free time. Despite her remarkable talent, Maria faced significant financial hardships that prevented her from pursuing formal art education. Her family, struggling to make ends meet, could not afford to send her to an art school.

Although she never received professional training, Maria continued painting in her free time. Her works reflect the beauty of rural life, the vibrant landscapes of her village, and the spirit of local women. She uses inexpensive materials, but the emotion and creativity she pours into each piece make her art unique. Despite not being able to build a career as an artist, Maria still dreams of one day holding an exhibition to showcase her works. She remains an inspiration to those around her, a symbol of perseverance in the face of adversity.


Task 2: Writing About the Documentary "Adom Surot" by Tareque Masud

After watching Tareque Masud's documentary Adom Surot based on the life and work of SM Sultan, I felt deeply moved by the story of Sultan’s life, his artistic journey, and his unwavering commitment to his vision. The documentary beautifully captures not only the intricacies of his artworks but also the personal struggles he endured. The way it portrays his deep connection with rural Bangladesh, the lives of farmers, and the natural world left a lasting impression on me. Sultan’s approach to art—focused on expressing raw, powerful ideas rather than preserving his works—adds an emotional depth to his legacy.

The documentary highlighted Sultan's disregard for fame and materialism, showing that his primary motivation was to inspire and provoke thought through his art. I was particularly struck by the depiction of his rural life and how his paintings became a reflection of the people he portrayed—larger than life and deeply human. Watching Adom Surot reminded me of the profound impact art can have, not only on the artist but also on society, transcending boundaries and time. It gave me a greater understanding of Sultan’s importance not just as an artist but as a cultural icon who captured the essence of his people through his work.






D. Let's read about Novera Ahmed, the first female sculptor of Bangladesh

Novera Ahmed

Novera Ahmed was the pioneer of modern sculpting in Bangladesh. She is also one of the most under- and misrepresented artists in the country. When describing the works of the first modern Bangladeshi sculptor Novera Ahmed, Shilpacharja Zainul Abedin proclaimed "What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand she is that kind of artist." This aptly describes her progressive thoughts in the field of sculpture.

Novera Ahmed was born in a culturally inclined family in Chittagong, where she was inspired by her mother's skills in making dolls' houses out of clay and became fascinated with working with three-dimensional forms. As Ahmed was educated in London and Florence, her sculptural vocabulary was based on a combination of western ideas and folk traditions. Many of her artefacts were based on village lives and folk motifs, of which she was a keen observer. She also incorporated Buddhist themes in her works, and developed an individual style that depicted the experiences of women.



In August 1960, Novera Ahmed had her first solo exhibition organised on the ground floor of Central Public Library (now Dhaka University Library). It was the first-ever solo sculpture exhibition by any sculptor of Bangladesh (East Pakistan back then). It was inaugurated by General Azam Khan of the Pakistan Army, who was so impressed with her work that he gave her a grant of 10.000 to promote sculpture as an art form. She used cement, wood, plaster and stone for the material for her sculptures. In the early 1960s, upon the Pakistan Art Council's invitation, she moved to West Pakistan and produced many works there.

In 1962, she traveled to Bombay to learn Bharatanatyam, and a year later moved to Paris where she remained for the rest of her life. She lived in Thailand from 1968 to 1970 and had her second solo exhibition in Bangkok's Alliance Française in 1970. At that time she was using remains from plane crashes of American airplanes from the Vietnam War. Novera Ahmed was one of the original designers of the Shaheed Minar, in which she collaborated with Hamidur Rahman. She was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997 in absentia, and an exhibition was arranged from her works left behind in Dhaka in April-May, 1998.

Here’s a table with some important English words, their meanings in Bangla, along with synonyms and antonyms:

Word Meaning (Bangla) Synonym Antonym
Abundant প্রচুর Plentiful, Ample Scarce, Insufficient
Benevolent পরোপকারী Kind, Generous Malevolent, Cruel
Candid সরল, খোলামেলা Honest, Frank Deceptive, Dishonest
Diligent পরিশ্রমী Hardworking, Industrious Lazy, Negligent
Elusive অধরা, দুর্বোধ্য Evasive, Mysterious Obvious, Clear
Frugal মিতব্যয়ী Economical, Thrifty Wasteful, Extravagant
Gregarious মিশুক Sociable, Outgoing Reserved, Introverted
Haughty অহংকারী Arrogant, Proud Humble, Modest
Illuminate আলোকিত করা Enlighten, Brighten Darken, Obscure
Jovial হাসিখুশি Cheerful, Merry Gloomy, Sad
Keen উদগ্রীব Eager, Enthusiastic Apathetic, Indifferent
Lament বিলাপ করা Mourn, Grieve Rejoice, Celebrate
Meticulous অতিসতর্ক Careful, Precise Careless, Reckless
Nurture লালনপালন করা Foster, Cultivate Neglect, Abandon
Ominous অশুভ Threatening, Sinister Favorable, Auspicious
Pragmatic বাস্তবধর্মী Practical, Realistic Impractical, Unrealistic
Quarrel ঝগড়া Dispute, Argument Agreement, Harmony
Resolute দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ Determined, Steadfast Indecisive, Weak
Serene শান্ত Calm, Peaceful Agitated, Turbulent
Tenacious অনমনীয় Persistent, Stubborn Weak, Yielding
Unravel উদ্ঘাটন করা Solve, Untangle Complicate, Confuse
Vivid উজ্জ্বল Bright, Lively Dull, Faint
Wary সতর্ক Cautious, Watchful Reckless, Careless
Zealous উদ্দীপিত Enthusiastic, Passionate Indifferent, Apathetic
Adamant অনমনীয় Stubborn, Inflexible Flexible, Compliant
Bliss পরম সুখ Joy, Happiness Misery, Sorrow
Conceal গোপন করা Hide, Cover Reveal, Expose
Disdain ঘৃণা Scorn, Contempt Respect, Admiration
Eloquent বাকপটু Articulate, Expressive Inarticulate, Mute
Fortify শক্তিশালী করা Strengthen, Reinforce Weaken, Undermine
Grief শোক Sorrow, Sadness Joy, Happiness
Harmony সাদৃশ্য Agreement, Concord Discord, Conflict
Integrity সততা Honesty, Uprightness Dishonesty, Corruption
Jubilant উল্লাসিত Joyful, Exultant Downcast, Sorrowful
Kindle জ্বালানো Ignite, Inspire Extinguish, Quench


Here's the line-by-line Bangla translation of the passage:

1. Novera Ahmed was the pioneer of modern sculpting in Bangladesh.
নোভেরা আহমেদ ছিলেন বাংলাদেশের আধুনিক ভাস্কর্যের পথিকৃৎ।

2. She is also one of the most under- and misrepresented artists in the country.
তিনি দেশের সবচেয়ে উপেক্ষিত ও ভুলভাবে উপস্থাপিত শিল্পীদের একজন।

3. When describing the works of the first modern Bangladeshi sculptor Novera Ahmed, Shilpacharja Zainul Abedin proclaimed "What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand she is that kind of artist."
বাংলাদেশের প্রথম আধুনিক ভাস্কর নোভেরা আহমেদের কাজ বর্ণনা করতে গিয়ে শিল্পাচার্য জয়নুল আবেদিন বলেছিলেন, "নোভেরা যা করছেন তা আমাদের বুঝতে অনেক সময় লাগবে, তিনি এমন ধরনের শিল্পী।"

4. This aptly describes her progressive thoughts in the field of sculpture.
এটি তার ভাস্কর্যের ক্ষেত্রে অগ্রগামী চিন্তাধারাকে যথাযথভাবে বর্ণনা করে।

5. Novera Ahmed was born in a culturally inclined family in Chittagong, where she was inspired by her mother's skills in making dolls' houses out of clay and became fascinated with working with three-dimensional forms.
নোভেরা আহমেদ চট্টগ্রামের একটি সংস্কৃতিমনা পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন, যেখানে তিনি তার মায়ের মাটির তৈরি পুতুল বাড়ি তৈরির দক্ষতা থেকে অনুপ্রাণিত হন এবং ত্রিমাত্রিক আকৃতিতে কাজ করার প্রতি আগ্রহী হয়ে ওঠেন।





6. As Ahmed was educated in London and Florence, her sculptural vocabulary was based on a combination of western ideas and folk traditions.
নোভেরা আহমেদ লন্ডন এবং ফ্লোরেন্সে শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করেছিলেন, ফলে তার ভাস্কর্য রীতিতে পাশ্চাত্য ধারণা এবং লোকজ ঐতিহ্যের সমন্বয় দেখা যায়।

7. Many of her artefacts were based on village lives and folk motifs, of which she was a keen observer.
তার অনেক শিল্পকর্ম গ্রামীণ জীবন এবং লোকজ মোটিফের উপর ভিত্তি করে ছিল, যা তিনি গভীরভাবে পর্যবেক্ষণ করতেন।

8. She also incorporated Buddhist themes in her works, and developed an individual style that depicted the experiences of women.
তিনি তার কাজে বৌদ্ধ থিমও অন্তর্ভুক্ত করেছিলেন এবং নারীদের অভিজ্ঞতাকে তুলে ধরতে একটি স্বতন্ত্র শৈলী গড়ে তুলেছিলেন।

9. In August 1960, Novera Ahmed had her first solo exhibition organised on the ground floor of Central Public Library (now Dhaka University Library).
১৯৬০ সালের আগস্টে, নোভেরা আহমেদের প্রথম একক প্রদর্শনী কেন্দ্রীয় গণগ্রন্থাগারের (বর্তমানে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় গ্রন্থাগার) নিচতলায় আয়োজিত হয়।

10. It was the first-ever solo sculpture exhibition by any sculptor of Bangladesh (East Pakistan back then).
এটি ছিল বাংলাদেশের (তখনকার পূর্ব পাকিস্তান) কোনো ভাস্করের প্রথম একক ভাস্কর্য প্রদর্শনী।

11. It was inaugurated by General Azam Khan of the Pakistan Army, who was so impressed with her work that he gave her a grant of 10,000 to promote sculpture as an art form.
এটি পাকিস্তান সেনাবাহিনীর জেনারেল আজম খান উদ্বোধন করেন, যিনি তার কাজ দেখে এতটাই মুগ্ধ হন যে, তিনি ভাস্কর্যকে একটি শিল্প রূপে প্রচারের জন্য তাকে ১০,০০০ টাকা অনুদান দেন।

12. She used cement, wood, plaster and stone for the material for her sculptures.
তিনি তার ভাস্কর্যের জন্য সিমেন্ট, কাঠ, প্লাস্টার এবং পাথর ব্যবহার করতেন।

13. In the early 1960s, upon the Pakistan Art Council's invitation, she moved to West Pakistan and produced many works there.
১৯৬০-এর দশকের শুরুর দিকে, পাকিস্তান আর্ট কাউন্সিলের আমন্ত্রণে তিনি পশ্চিম পাকিস্তানে যান এবং সেখানে বহু কাজ সৃষ্টি করেন।

14. In 1962, she traveled to Bombay to learn Bharatanatyam, and a year later moved to Paris where she remained for the rest of her life.
১৯৬২ সালে তিনি ভরতনাট্যম শেখার জন্য বোম্বে (বর্তমান মুম্বাই) যান এবং এক বছর পরে প্যারিসে চলে যান, যেখানে তিনি জীবনের বাকি সময় কাটান।

15. She lived in Thailand from 1968 to 1970 and had her second solo exhibition in Bangkok's Alliance Française in 1970.
১৯৬৮ থেকে ১৯৭০ সাল পর্যন্ত তিনি থাইল্যান্ডে বাস করেন এবং ১৯৭০ সালে ব্যাংককের আলিয়ঁস ফ্রঁসেজে তার দ্বিতীয় একক প্রদর্শনী অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।

16. At that time she was using remains from plane crashes of American airplanes from the Vietnam War.
তখন তিনি ভিয়েতনাম যুদ্ধের সময় বিধ্বস্ত আমেরিকান বিমানগুলোর ধ্বংসাবশেষ ব্যবহার করতেন।

17. Novera Ahmed was one of the original designers of the Shaheed Minar, in which she collaborated with Hamidur Rahman.
নোভেরা আহমেদ ছিলেন শহীদ মিনারের প্রাথমিক ডিজাইনারদের একজন, যেখানে তিনি হামিদুর রহমানের সঙ্গে কাজ করেছিলেন।

18. She was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997 in absentia, and an exhibition was arranged from her works left behind in Dhaka in April-May, 1998.
তিনি ১৯৯৭ সালে অনুপস্থিত অবস্থায় একুশে পদক লাভ করেন এবং ১৯৯৮ সালের এপ্রিল-মে মাসে ঢাকায় তার রেখে যাওয়া কাজের একটি প্রদর্শনী আয়োজিত হয়।





1. Write a 100 word summary of the above text about Novera Ahmed. Please go through the following strategies of writing a summary before you begin the task.


Answer Question no. 1

Strategies for Writing a Summary:

  1. Identify the Main Points: Focus on the central ideas and important details.
  2. Avoid Redundancy: Eliminate repetitive or less significant information.
  3. Use Concise Language: Write in a clear and brief manner.
  4. Maintain Neutrality: Present facts without personal opinions.

Summary:

Novera Ahmed, a pioneer of modern sculpting in Bangladesh, was celebrated for her progressive artistry. Born in Chittagong, she was inspired by her mother's claywork and later developed her style blending Western techniques and folk traditions. Her works often depicted rural life, women’s experiences, and Buddhist themes. In 1960, she held Bangladesh's first solo sculpture exhibition and later co-designed the Shaheed Minar. Living in London, Florence, Paris, and Thailand, she explored diverse materials, including remains from Vietnam War plane crashes. Awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997, her legacy reflects a profound influence on Bangladesh’s art history.





E. In this lesson we have learnt about three distinguished artists of Bangladesh who had used paintings, sketches and sculpting as their creative expressions. What do you think of such expressions? Write a paragraph on it. (200 words)


Answer Question no. E

Artistic expressions through mediums like paintings, sketches, and sculpting allow individuals to convey complex emotions, thoughts, and stories in ways that words often cannot. These forms of creativity are deeply rooted in cultural, social, and personal experiences, reflecting the artist's unique perspective. In Bangladesh, distinguished artists such as Novera Ahmed have elevated these mediums, leaving an indelible mark on the country's artistic legacy. Novera's pioneering work in modern sculpture, blending Western techniques with local traditions and themes, showcased how art can bridge cultures and encapsulate the essence of societal experiences, particularly those of women. Similarly, Zainul Abedin’s sketches during the Bengal famine and the paintings of other renowned Bangladeshi artists have documented historical moments, preserving them for future generations. Artistic expressions like these not only serve as visual storytelling tools but also inspire thought, provoke emotion, and encourage reflection on humanity's shared and diverse experiences. Through their innovative works, these artists remind us of the transformative power of art, offering a timeless medium to explore identity, struggle, and beauty in everyday life. By celebrating and understanding such expressions, we not only honor their legacy but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the role of art in shaping culture and history.


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