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12th KABIR AND RAIDAS

The document discusses a watercolor painting titled 'Kabir and Raidas' by Ustad Faquirullah Khan, created in 1640 A.D. It depicts the two saints in a domestic setting, emphasizing themes of humility, dignity of labor, and spiritual attainment. The painting reflects a secular approach of the Mughal miniature art, showcasing respect for diverse religious beliefs.

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12th KABIR AND RAIDAS

The document discusses a watercolor painting titled 'Kabir and Raidas' by Ustad Faquirullah Khan, created in 1640 A.D. It depicts the two saints in a domestic setting, emphasizing themes of humility, dignity of labor, and spiritual attainment. The painting reflects a secular approach of the Mughal miniature art, showcasing respect for diverse religious beliefs.

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KABIR AND RAIDAS CLASS12

Title - Kabir and Raidas


Ar st - Ustad Faquirullah Khan
Medium - Water colour on paper
Technique - Tempera
Time Period - 1640 A.D (Shah Jahan's Time)
Collec on - Na onal Museum, New Delhi

Subject Ma er
• This pain ng shows two prominent saints of that me, Kabir and Raidas.
• They are shown in a very domes c environment.
• This pain ng belongs to the era of Dara Shikoh (Son of Shahjahan) who
respected all religions equally. Dara Shikoh being a Muslim has shown Hindu
Saints in the pain ng.
. Painted by Ustad Faquirullah Khan, the chief of painter in the court of Shah
Jahan. This is a horizontal tempera pain ng by Ustad Faquirullah Khan, the
chief of painter in the court of Shah
Jahan.

Descrip on
• In this pain ng, we can see two saints seated in a typical village se ng.
• Saint Kabir is shown weaving on his loom in a medita ng mood.
. His friend Raidas is si ng beside him.
. Both are shown grossed in a conversa on.
. Carpet below Raidas.
• A village scene is depicted in the background.
• A saintly grace is clearly shown on the face of both the saints.
• Fine details are used in drawing the hut in the rural environment in shades
of yellow and brown.
. Light and shade technique enhance realism in the pain ng.
. light and shade detailing in the ribs of Kabir.
. Perspec ve drawing.

Human Life Values


• One should lead a simple life with humility.
• Dignity of labour with the belief that no work is small or menial.
• Spiritual a ainment and wisdom.
• Various religious beliefs can survive in peaceful environment without
compe ng for Supremacy.

Q. Do you receive any spiritual message from the famous Mughal miniature
pain ng - Kabir and Raidas? Which human life values are expressed in this
pain ng?
Ans. Keywords: Medita ve Mood while working - Work is Worship, Human
life values

Q. Iden fy any relevant pain ng tua included in your course comprising of


the following features and explain them in that pain ng accordingly.
• The Mughal school of miniature pain ng was secular in nature where the
Hindu gods, ng? goddesses and saints were also depicted.
Ans. Keywords:
• Krishna Li ing Mount Govardhana
• Kabir and Raidas

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