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HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 2 Lesson 3

HSC English First Paper English For Today Unit 2 Lesson 3

SM Sultan

Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, widely known as SM Sultan, was a distinguished Bangladeshi painter renowned for his distinctive personal and artistic style. Born on 10 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 Institute, Dhaka in 1987 solidified his status as a major artist. Despite coming from an underprivileged background, SM Sultan made hts 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 ike 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 Shilpa, Sangsad Padak, and other prestigious awards.

Read the passage again and answer the questions

(1) Who was SM Sultan, and when was he born? What is he known for? 

Answer. SM Sultan was a distinguished Bangladeshi painter, born on August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. He is known for his distinctive personal and artistic style. 

(2) How is SM Sultan's artistic style described? 

Answer. SM Sultan's artistic style is described as simple but highly philosophical, focusing on nature and the people of Bangladesh.  

(3) When did SM Sultan's work first gain recognition? 

Answer. His work first gained recognition in 1976, when it was showcased in Dhaka.

(4) What kind of background did SM Sultan come from?  

Answer. SM Sultan came from an underprivileged background, but he pursued art through sheer passion and connections.  

(5) What is the central feature of the farmers in SM Sultan's paintings?  

Answer. The farmers in his paintings are depicted with large, muscular bodies, symbolizing strength and dignity.  

(6) How did SM Sultan receive his education at the Calcutta School of Arts?

Answer. SM Sultan received a special recommendation that allowed him to study at the Calcutta School of Arts for three years, despite his family's financial struggles. 

(7) What is a recurring theme in SM Sultan's artwork?  

Answer. A recurring theme in his artwork is the portrayal of rural life, especially focusing on farmers and their strength.  

(8) How did SM Sultan view the preservation of his own artwork?

Answer. SM Sultan did not focus on preserving his artwork and was unconcerned about using materials that would last.  

(9) What was SM Sultan's legacy focused on, according to the passage?

Answer. SM Sultan's legacy was not about the preservation of his artworks but rather the spread of his ideas.  

(10) What are some subjects commonly featured in SM Sultan's paintings?

Answer. His paintings often feature farmers, rural women, children, animals, and even pets.  

(11) How did the Goethe Institute contribute to SM Sultan's recognition? 

Answer. The Goethe Institute organized a significant retrospective of his work in 1987, solidifying his status as a major artist.  

(12) What awards did SM Sultan receive for his contributions to art?

Answer. SM Sultan received prestigious awards such as the Ekushey Padak, Swadhinata Padak, and the Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangsad Padak.

(13) How did SM Sultan's work inspire future generations of painters?

Answer. His simple but philosophical portrayal of nature and people became a source of inspiration for a new generation of artists.  

(14) What kind of press coverage did SM Sultan receive internationally? 

Answer. SM Sultan received widespread acclaim from international newspapers such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Le Monde.  

(15) How did SM Sultan's background influence the subjects of his art?

Answer. His background in rural Bangladesh influenced his focus on farmers and rural life in his paintings.

এস এম সুলতান 

 শেখ মোহাম্মদ সুলতান, যিনি এস এম সুলতান নামেই বেশি পরিচিত, ছিলেন বাংলাদেশের একজন বিশিষ্ট চিত্রশিল্পী,যিনি তাঁর অনন্য স্বকীয়তা ও শিল্পশৈলীর জন্য বিখ্যাত। সুলতান ১৯২৩ সালের ১০ই আগস্ট তারিখে বাংলাদেশের যশোরে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তাঁকে প্রায়ই একজন বোহেমিয়ান (ছন্নছাড়া) শিল্পী হিসেবে স্মরণ করা হয়, যিনি জীবনের বেশিরভাগ সময় ভ্রমণে কাটিয়েছেন। তাঁর অনন্য দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি থাকা সত্ত্বেও, কেবল জীবনের শেষভাগে এসেই তিনি ব্যাপকভাবে পরিচিতি লাভ করেন। ১৯৭৬ সালে তাঁর কাজ প্রথমবারের মতো ঢাকায় প্রদর্শিত হয় এবং ১৯৮৭ সালে গোয়োথে ইনস্টিটিউট, ঢাকা কর্তৃক আয়োজিত একটি বড় প্রদর্শনী তাঁকে একজন প্রধান শিল্পী হিসেবে প্রতিষ্ঠিত করে। অপ্রতুল পারিবারিক আর্থিক অবস্থার মধ্যেও এস এম সুলতান তাঁর নিজস্ব আগ্রহ ও সম্পর্ক তৈরির ক্ষমতার মাধ্যমে শিল্প জগতে নিজের স্থান করে নেন। যদিও তাঁর পরিবার কলকাতা স্কুল অফ আর্টসে তাঁর পড়াশোনার খরচ বহন করতে পারেনি, তারপরও বিশেষ সুপারিশের মাধ্যমে তিনি সেখানে তিন বছর পড়ার সুযোগ পান।বাংলাদেশের প্রকৃতি ও মানুষ দ্বারা অনুপ্রাণিত তাঁর অত্যন্ত সরল কিন্তু গভীর দর্শন-আশ্রয়ী শিল্প নতুন প্রজন্মের শিল্পীদের জন্য অনুপ্রেরণার প্রধান উৎস হয়ে উঠেছে। সুলতানের চরিত্রগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে কৃষক, গ্রামীণ নারী, শিশু, পশু এবং এমনকি পোষা প্রাণীও। তাঁর চিত্রকলার প্রধান বৈশিষ্ট্য হলো সুঠাম কৃষক, যাদের শরীরে প্রবল পেশি ও দেবতুল্য শারীরিক অবয়ব দেখা যায়, যা তাদেরকে জীবনের চেয়েও বড় করে তোলে। সুলতান তাঁর সৃষ্ট কাজের তেমন একটা যত্ন নিতেন না, ফলে অনেক কাজ হারিয়ে গেছে । তিনি এমন উপকরণ ব্যবহারে আগ্রাহী ছিলেন না যা চিত্রকর্মকে সংরক্ষণ করবে। সুলতানের সুর ছিল চিত্রকর্মের ঐতিহ্য নয় বরং চিন্তা ও ধারণার। প্রতিষ্ঠিত পুরস্কার ও স্বীকৃতি পাওয়ার পাশাপাশি, সুলতান বিশ্বখ্যাত সংবাদপত্র যেমন নিউইয়র্ক টাইমস, ওয়াশিংটন পোস্ট, দ্য টেলিগ্রাফ, দ্য টাইমস, দ্য গার্ডিয়ান, সে মত্ত এবং আরও অনেক পত্রিকায় প্রশংসাসূচক সমালোচনামূলক পর্যালোচনায় স্থান পেয়েছেন। তিনি আন্তর্জাতিকভাবে ক্লাসিক মাত্রার একজন মহান চিত্রশিল্পী হিসেবে খ্যাতি অর্জন করেন। সুলতান একুশে পদক, স্বাধীনতা পদক, বাংলাদেশ চারুশিল্পী সংসদ পদক এবং অন্যান্য সম্মানজনক পুরস্কার লাভ করেন।

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