Ram Chandra Shukla
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Ram Chandra Shukla is an India
n painter
and art critic
.
, Uttar Pradesh
in a farmer's family. Soon after that his father shifted to a prominent, cultural city, Allahabad
in Uttar Pradesh
, where he grew up.
He graduated from the Allahabad University
and studied painting under a renowned Indian painter of the Bengal School, Kshitindra Nath Majumdar.
as a teacher of art in the department of Painting. He retired as a Professor and the Head of Department of Painting of Banaras Hindu University in the year 1985.
Subsequently, he shifted to his native place, Allahabad
and started his studio there. Shukla does not try to sell his paintings, he simply wants to go in the depth of art itself and work as a spiritual painter, enjoying the bliss of art. He is known for his experiment with brush and colors. He developed various indigenous style of painting of which most important are Kashi Shailee, Samikshavad and Intuitive Paintings.
. This style is now well known in India. By this style, the artist tends to expose the corruption prevalent in the society and politics, with a language that is symbolic and satirical.
, Uttar Pradesh
, India
, with his wife, Kala Rani Shukla and his children and grandchildren. He continues his work at his paternal house in Allahabad. He is the father of five sons and two daughters.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
and art critic
Art critic
An art critic is a person who specializes in evaluating art. Their written critiques, or reviews, are published in newspapers, magazines, books and on web sites...
.
Early life
Shukla was born in a small village called Shukulpura of district BastiBasti, Uttar Pradesh
Basti is a town and a municipal board in Basti district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Geography:LOCATION & BOUNDARIES:- The district lies between the parallels of 26° 23' and 27° 30' North and Latitude and 82° 17' and 83° 20' East longitude. Its maximum length from north to south is about...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
in a farmer's family. Soon after that his father shifted to a prominent, cultural city, Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, where he grew up.
He graduated from the Allahabad University
Allahabad University
Allahabad University , is a premier Central University located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt...
and studied painting under a renowned Indian painter of the Bengal School, Kshitindra Nath Majumdar.
- He also Honored with “Proud Past Alumni" in the list of 42 members, from "Allahabad University Alumni Association", NCR, Ghaziabad (Greater Noida) Chapter 2007-2008 registered under society act 1860 with registration no. 407/2000.
Career
Shukla joined Banaras Hindu UniversityBanaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University is a public university located in Varanasi, India and is one of the Central Universities of India. It is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 24,000 students in its campus. BHU was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya under the Parliamentary...
as a teacher of art in the department of Painting. He retired as a Professor and the Head of Department of Painting of Banaras Hindu University in the year 1985.
Subsequently, he shifted to his native place, Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
and started his studio there. Shukla does not try to sell his paintings, he simply wants to go in the depth of art itself and work as a spiritual painter, enjoying the bliss of art. He is known for his experiment with brush and colors. He developed various indigenous style of painting of which most important are Kashi Shailee, Samikshavad and Intuitive Paintings.
Kashi Shailee Paintings
Shukla used to paint in water color wash technique which was prevalent at that time. Thereafter, he began to take interest in the Folk Paintings of India, particularly Benaras Folk Art and Miniature Paintings of India. It was during that period that he with other drawing students developed a new school of Indian contemporary painting called Kashi Shailee which was based on Folk Art of Benaras and Miniature Paintings of India.Samikshavad
Shukla painted many forms and styles of paintings, but he was in search of an indigenous style of modern painting in India, which he developed during his stay in Benaras Hindu University in the year 1974, called SamikshavadSamikshavad
Samikshavad is the first indigenous Art movement in modern India, which started in North India in 1974. It has a different identity from the western movements of art. It is neither affected or inspired by the western art....
. This style is now well known in India. By this style, the artist tends to expose the corruption prevalent in the society and politics, with a language that is symbolic and satirical.
Intuitive Paintings
Shukla's latest experiment(year 2005) has taken different turn and he now calls his recent paintings Intuitive paintings which expresses his inner spiritual feelings and inner experiences. These paintings have been made with colored markers and sketch pens which are a new medium in the field of Indian Paintings. They are small size paintings and can be called Modern Miniature Paintings.Personal life
Shukla lives in AllahabadAllahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, with his wife, Kala Rani Shukla and his children and grandchildren. He continues his work at his paternal house in Allahabad. He is the father of five sons and two daughters.
Books by Shukla
- Rekhawali (In Hindi Language)Publisher-Kala Prakashan, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, 1951. - Kala Aur Aadhunik Pravityan (Art and Modern Trends)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Hindi Samiti, Govt. of Uttar PradeshUttar PradeshUttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
,II Edition 1963. - Naveen Bhartiya Kala Shikshan Padhatti.(Modern Indian Methods of Art Teaching)(In Hindi Language),Publisher- Kitab Mahal, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 1958. - Chitrakala ka Rasaswadan (Appreciation of Painting)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Hindi Pracharak Pusakalaya, VaranasiVaranasi-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 1962. - Kala Ka Darshan (Philosophy of Art)(In Hindi Language),Publisher- Karona art Publisher, Meerut, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
,1964. - Kala Prasang (Great References of Art)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Karona Art Publisher, Meerut, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
,1965. - Aadhunik Kala-Samikshavad (Modern Art and Indian Movement of Art SamikshavadSamikshavadSamikshavad is the first indigenous Art movement in modern India, which started in North India in 1974. It has a different identity from the western movements of art. It is neither affected or inspired by the western art....
)(In Hindi Language),Publisher- Kala Prakashan, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 1994. - Aadhunik Chitrakala (Modern Painting)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Sahitya Sangam, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2006. - Paschhimi Aadhunik Chitrakar(Modern Western Painters)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Sahitya Sangam, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2006. - Shilp-Lok (World of Creation)(In Hindi Language), Publisher- Kitab Ghar, PatnaPatnaPaṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 1953.
Research on Ram Chandra Shukla
- "Uttar PradeshUttar PradeshUttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
ki Samkalin Kala mein SamikshavadSamikshavadSamikshavad is the first indigenous Art movement in modern India, which started in North India in 1974. It has a different identity from the western movements of art. It is neither affected or inspired by the western art....
aur Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla" (Samikshavad and Prof.Ram Chandra Shukla in contemporary Art of Utter Pradesh)(In Hindi Language)- Doctoral Desertation by Anju Kanaujia, CSJM University, Kanpur, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2001 - "Prof Ram Chandra Shukla - Vyaktitva evam Krititva " (Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla - Personality and Paintings)(In Hindi Language) - Desertation by I.C.Gupta, Banaras Hindu UniversityBanaras Hindu UniversityBanaras Hindu University is a public university located in Varanasi, India and is one of the Central Universities of India. It is the largest residential university in Asia, with over 24,000 students in its campus. BHU was founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya under the Parliamentary...
, VaranasiVaranasi-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 1998. - "Prasiddha Chitrakar, Lekhak, Samikshak ki Kalatmak Jeevan Yatra - Prof Ram Chandra Shukla" (The Artistic Life journey of a famous Artist Writer and Critic - Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla)(In Hindi Language) - Desertation by Gargi Upadhyay, DDU Gorakhpur University, GorakhpurGorakhpurGorakhpur is a city in the eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, near the border with Nepal. It is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur District and Gorakhpur Division. Gorakhpur is one of the proposed capitals of the Purvanchal state which is yet to be formed...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2006. - "Kala Bhushan Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla : Krititva Aur Vyaktitva - Ek Samikshatmak Addhyan" ( Kala Bhushan Prof. Ram Chandra Shukla : Personality and work - A critical Study)(In Hindi Language) - Doctoral Desertaion by Rakesh Kumar Singh, CCS University, Meerut, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2001. - "Samikshavad Ka Vaicharik, Tatvik avum Samajik Addhayan Professor Ram Chandra Shukla Ki Kala Ke Sandarbha Mein" (Thoughtful,Materialistic and Socialistic Study of Samikshavad in context of art of Prof.Ram Chandra Shukla)(In Hindi Language)- Doctoral Desertation by Kanchan Sinha, Allahabad UniversityAllahabad UniversityAllahabad University , is a premier Central University located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt...
Other references
- Samkalin Bhartiya Kala (Contemporary Indian Art)(In Hindi Language) by Ram Viranjan, publisher Nirmal Book Agency, Kurukshetra, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2003. - Banaras ki Chitrakala (Paintings of Banaras)(In Hindi Language) by Dr. H.N.Misra, publisher Kala Prakashan, VaranasiVaranasi-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2002. - Bharatiya Chitrakala - Parampara aur Aadhunikta ka Antradwand (Indian Paintings - Conflict of Tradition and Modernity)(In Hindi Language) by Dr. S.B.L. Saxena and Dr. Anand Lakhtakiya, publisher Saran Prakashan, Bareili, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2004. - Allahabad ke Chitrakar (Painters of Allahabad)(In Hindi Language) by Laxmikant Verma, publisher Allahabad Sangrahalaya, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 2000. - Chitrakala Mein Naya Andolan Samikshavad (A New Movement In Painting :Samikhavad ) (In Hindi Language)by Anurag Chaturvedi,Dharmyug 22 feb 1981.
- Bharatma kala Andolan Samikshavad (Indian Art Movement Samikhavad)(In Hindi Language) By Surendraraj Bhattarai,Kalakkriti Kathmandu Nepal.
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Idea of Art, Northern India Patrika, AllahabadAllahabadAllahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, 25, 3, 1987.
Awards and fellowship
- Fellowship State Lalit Kala Akademi, U.P.;
- Kala Bhushan, Hindi Sansthan, U.P.; Joe Fregonard, France; Veteran Artist, AIFACS, New Delhi.