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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.
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