PLAYING WITH HUES

  1. Power point presentation
  2. Workshop
  3. Excursions

 

POWER POINT PRESENTATION

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‘Art is not what you see but what you make others see’

Class XII AND XI

The students were shown a Power Point Presentation to give an in-depth knowledge of the art techniques and styles of painting in India, Egypt, Africa, China and Australia. The subtle technique was implemented to create a web of knowledge about the culture, style, techniques, colour combinations and intricate designing employed by artists worldwide. Students understood the potential of art to unify, as art can speak many languages without a translator. The students were briefed about the various art forms of the countries of study with special reference to Indian art forms Madhubani, Warli and Bhil Painting to enable an augmented veneration towards a new culture and art appreciation. The students were fascinated by the African artwork that favoured visual abstraction over naturalistic representation. Egyptian art on paintings, stones, papyrus, jewellery, ivory and ceramics was  also They were shown the arboreal artwork of Australia and the landscape painting of China,  Egyptian art on paintings, stones, papyrus, jewellery, ivory and ceramics was also shown. The presentation provided a cosmopolitan set up that broadened the horizon of interaction among children and also showed how art forms cut across race and religion and unite us. The students then heartily engaged themselves in the worksheet on Madhubani painting .

WORKSHOP

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‘The culture of a country is gauged first by its progress in art’

ClASSES XI and XII

The school organized a Madhubani Painting workshop for the students of Classes XI and XII by the famous artisan Mr. Sushil Kumar at its campus to encourage the students to get infatuated with the hues of our ancient and traditional arts. The students were given information about the Madhubani painting or Mithila painting which is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithla region of Bihar state. India and the adjoining parts  of Terai in Nepal. The painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens and match sticks, using natural dyes and pigments and is typically based on mythology, folk themes and pastoral symbols or characterized by eye catching patterns. Talking about the art, the artisan said that it typically takes him four days to finish a small piece of art as it involves intricate designs. He also shared that the artists still make their own colors by extracting them from plants, flowers and other natural products which too involves time and effort. He informed the students of the two styles of colouring-Kachni (hatching) and Bharni (shading). A variety of inventive patterns is made with hatching and shading, added the exponent. He gave a live demonstration and shared with them his own creative art pieces. He informed the students that though this folk has been practised for centuries it has started gaining recognition only in the last few decades. Now, art patrons can find Madhubani artists in several cities of northern India, many of whom are experimenting and adapting the traditional styles to modern ethos and medium. He involved all the teachers and students in a Madhubani painting activity and encouraged the young artists to be rooted in their culture and revive this oldest Indian art form. The aim of the activity was to enable the students to learn to respect, appreciate and understand traditional art forms and take pride in India’s secular fabric and cultural diversity that would make them liberal and creative thinkers.

EXCURSIONS

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‘A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth and meaning in our lives. It is a place where time is transformed into space.’

Classes  XI and XII                                                                                              

  Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts                                                                                

The students of classes XI and XII were taken for an excursion to the Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts exhibiting modern and contemporary works from India and sub-continent. The visit was organized  as part of the endeavour to enhance the skills and provide hands on experiences to the learners  in art and craft. 100 students exhibiting consistent and praiseworthy performance in art and craft were selected. The Curator briefed them about ‘Shantiniketan’ the Art University started by the Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore. He then showed them caricatures of many historical figures, politicians and sports persons like Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Barack Obama, Bal Thackeray,Sachin Tendulkar and many more. The children were filled with awe and excitement on seeing the special exhibition ‘Structuring Form: The Innovative Vigour Of Mahendra Raj’ detailing seven architectural projects raised by the structural engineering genius of Mahendra Raj. The projects included Hall of Nation, Akbar Hotel and NCDC office building. The museum exemplifies the dynamic relationship between art and culture and blends traditional art with the contemporary. The gallery has the artworks of various renowned artists on display. Students saw sculptures depicting the damage due to wars with traumatized emotions captured vividly, Pen art using pen strokes and many objects of Papier Mache depicting the symbols of unity. Each piece of art had its own hidden story when seen with love and compassion. The purpose of the visit was to help the students engage in the arts community and enable them to see the value of creative work. The visit gave them an opportunity to get involved and explore their own creativity, which is something that many don't get the chance to do.

National Gallery of Modern Art                                                                                          

The students were taken on a guided tour to the National Gallery of Modern Art that has preserved the work from 1857.They were elated to see the unique collection of paintings, sculptures, graphics and photographs mainly by Indian artists coupled with the works of international modern artists that form a testimony to a rich and resplendent past even as they pay tribute to the present. The students were in awe of the fantastic treasure trove that spanned from miniature paintings to modernist interventions and au courant contemporary. The walkthrough was certainly interesting even for an amateur.  Art work of old Indian masters like Raja Ravi Varma. Abanindranath Tagore, as well as modernists like Amrita Sher–Gill adorned the walls of the museum. Paintings of European artists like Tilly Kettle, William Hodges and many more  was a feast to the eyes. The students also saw some objects of minor arts that have come to NGMA gratis from the Government treasury. These are the regalia-ceremonial chairs, silver salvers, richly embroidered velvet drapes, various silver objects that were made for the 1011 Delhi Durbar. The visit to the Gallery gave students the opportunity to explore the textures of paintings up close, the drapery dangling off marble statues and the scale of a large canvas. This enabled them to put art in a completely different perspective from viewing it on a phone or a laptop. Seeing art made by their own culture and the cultures of others, helped them contextualize their place in the world. The students got an insight into the ideologies held in the past and saw how the human experience has changed over time. The students felt enriched by their visit to the quarters that preserve the legacy of humanity.