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Samacheer Class 7 English - Naya
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What is the lesson 'Naya' about? It describes Naya, a village in West Bengal famous for its traditional Patachitra scroll painting, where the artist–storytellers (Patuas) paint picture-scrolls and sing the stories they depict.
What is the theme of the lesson? The theme is the richness of India's folk art and the need to preserve traditional crafts and the storytelling tradition that goes with them.
Who are the story-tellers of Naya? They are the Patua artists, who both paint the scroll-paintings (Patachitra) and sing the stories shown in them as they unroll the scrolls before an audience.
What kinds of subjects do the scroll-paintings show? The painted scrolls depict folk tales, myths and social messages — including modern themes such as conservation of trees and the evil of female infanticide.
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1Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 133)4 questions
Q.1The traditional folk art of West Bengal.v
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Patachitra is the traditional folk art of West Bengal. It is a form of narrative art that involves painting stories on cloth or paper. The art form has been practiced for centuries and represents an important cultural heritage of the region. Patachitra paintings typically depict mythological stories, legends, and tales from everyday life, and they are created using natural colors and traditional techniques passed down through generations of artists.
Q.2Annual festival to celebrate the success of local artists.v
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Pot Maya is an annual festival celebrated to recognize and honor the success of local artists in West Bengal. This festival provides a platform for artists to showcase their work and receive appreciation from the community. It celebrates the contributions of folk artists and helps preserve traditional art forms like Patachitra. The festival brings together artists, patrons, and art enthusiasts to promote cultural awareness and support the continuation of these traditional practices.
Q.3The other name of story tellers.v
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The other name for story tellers is Patuas. Patuas are the traditional folk artists of West Bengal who create and narrate stories through their paintings and performances. They are skilled in the art of Patachitra and travel from place to place sharing stories with communities. Patuas serve as keepers of cultural heritage and traditions, passing down legends, myths, and tales through their artistic work and oral narration.
Q.4Conservation of trees, female infanticide etc…v
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Social messages
2I. Draw an envelope with the flap open without lifting your pen from the paper. Indicate the numbers to show how it was drawn. (Text Book Page No. 135)5 questions