- when you saw this exhibition
- where the exhibition was held
- what was on display
- and explain your impression of the exhibition
When I was little, I went to a museum near my hometown to see a paintings exhibition. It was a special one-time exhibition to commemorate the struggle of Indian freedom fighters. There were paintings from many different artists including some world-famous ones like Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ravi Verma, and M.F Hussain. However, all the paintings were on the life of Indian freedom fighters.
Some of the paintings showed them with their families before they became involved in the freedom struggle and some paintings depicted them actively protesting or fighting against the British. I think this was intentionally done to highlight the sacrifices that the freedom fighters made for India’s independence. Along with each painting, there were labels in Hindi and English describing the context of the paintings.
When my parents told me about the exhibition, I wasn’t interested, and I thought that I would get really bored. But after visiting, I remember thanking my parents for taking me there. One of the paintings, the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev had a long-lasting impact on me.
I had read about this incident in my history textbook, but I didn’t know that all of them were so young when they made this ultimate sacrifice. Moreover, I think reading about something in history books can never compare to the actual experience of seeing it in painted form. I came out with a newfound appreciation for India’s freedom and the people who made it possible.
Follow Ups
1. Do you like art?
Yes, I like art. Art gives meaning to life. Art is what differentiates us from animals. I like all sorts of art. I like drawing and painting. I also like performing arts like music and dance.
2. Do you think art classes are necessary? {Why?)
Yes, I think art classes are very necessary. Art brings out people’s creativity. Art preserves our culture and traditions.
3. How do you think art classes affect children’s development?
Art classes affect children’s development in many ways. Art brings out the hidden creativity of children. Art is a form of communication. People can convey their feelings through art, like through their paintings or through their songs.
4. What kind of paintings do Indian people like?
Indian people like different kinds of paintings. It is a matter of personal choice. Some people like portraits, some like paintings of landscapes, some like the traditional forms of painting and some like the modern art forms.
5. What can you learn from western paintings?
We can learn many things from western paintings, in fact from any form of art from anywhere. Sometimes it is related to a culture, sometimes it maybe someone’s expression of their perspective, sometimes it’s a social message and we can also learn about the types of material (canvas, paints, etc.) used to create that work of art.
6. What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?
Painting as a hobby can bring out our hidden talent. Painting can relax us. If we have the talent, we can even sell our paintings and earn money. We can also gift paintings to a loved one.