DR. SHYAM BIHARI AGRAWAL

           S/o  Late Shrikrishna Agrawal,

           Freedom Fighter (Sirsa, Allahabad)

ð  Date of birth   –   1st September 1942

ð         Professor (Retired.)

Department of Visual Arts

University of Allahabad,

Allahabad.

(join the university 4th January 1968 as Lecturer and retired on 30 June 2003)

ð Ex Dean, Faculty of Visual Arts & Dy. Director, Prayag Sangeet Samiti,

            Allahabad.

 

ð         Qualification

1.      5 yrs Govt. Diploma in Drawing & Painting (Indian Style and Mural),

Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata.

2.  Diploma in Painting, (University of  Allahabad)

3.  Diploma in Photography (Allahabad University)

4.  M.A. (Drawing & Painting)

5.  D.Phil. (University of Allahabad) Subject– ‘Bhartiya Chitrakala

    Men Reetikaleen Sahitya Kee Abhibyakti’

6.      Established as a traditional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in Fine Arts.

ð  Visiting fellow

(Professor)                               : Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, (University

  of  Fine Arts) Khairagarh (Jharkhand).

ð  Governor’s nominee          : State Lalit Kala Akadami, Lucknow.

ð  Research Guidance            : Guiding and supervising the student of Painting for their  D. Phil. Degree in the University of Allahabad

                                                  and also For Ph. D. Degree for Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Khairagarh (Jharkhand) & Mahatma Gandhi

                                                 Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay, Chitrakoot (M.P.)

ð  Supervision                        : Supervised and guided the student of painting Subject under the project of Govt. of India, Ministry of Education and Culture, New Delhi.

ð. Ph.D. Examiner ship          : Kanpur University, Agra University, Ch. Charn Singh University, Meerut; M.J.P Rohilkhand University, Bareilly; Ajmer University (Raj.) etc.

ð. R.D.C. Membership          : Research Degree Committee, Kanpur University.

ð. Editor                                : ‘Kala Tramasik’ State Lalit Kala Akademy, Lucknow

: ‘Rooplekha’ (Hindi Monthly) from 1971 to 1984.

ð Publications (Books):           1.  Bhartiya Chitrakala aur Kavya’(In Hindi) Kitab Mahal, 1996

   2.  ‘Bhartiya Chitrakala Ka Itihaas’, (In Hindi), (Part I- ancient)

                                                        Roopshilp Prakashan, 1996.

                                                   3.  ‘Bhartiya Chitrakala Ka Itihaas’, (In Hindi), (Part II- Medieval)

        Roopshilp Prakashan, 1999.

4.  ‘History of Indian Painting’ Vol-1 Roopshilp

                                                       Prakashan 2010

5.  ‘Figure Drawing and Composition’, Roopshilp

                                                          Prakashan, 1994.

                                                   6.  ‘Roopshilp’, (An edited Book on Art), 1976

7.  ‘The Sixteen Heroines’ (Sketches), Granthayan,

Aligarh.

8.  ‘Kshitindra Nath Majumdar’,  State Lalit Kala Akadami U.P., Lucknow

ð Books ready for

        publication           :              *  ‘History of Indian Painting’ (Vol.2)

*  ‘Saint Artist Kshitindra Nath Majumdar’ (In Hindi)

*     'Paintings of Ajanta and Bagh Caves'

*‘Famous Western Artists’ (In Hindi)     

ð Research papers   :              *   More than thirty research papers, articles and art-

Criticisms have been published in different news- papers and outstanding magazines.

ð Position held        :               *   Head of Painting Department of Fine arts,

                                                         from 1975 to 1986.

 *           Ex- Vice-President, Allahabad University Teachers Association (AUTA).

*   Ex- Secretary & Joint Secretary, Allahabad University Teachers Association (AUTA).

*   Ex- Proctor, University of Allahabad.

*   Ex-Asst. Dean of Student Welfare, University of

     Allahabad.

*        Member Faculty of Arts, University of Allahabad.

*         Member, Board of Studies & Departmental Committee, Department of Visual Arts (Fine Arts),          

     University of Allahabad

*   Director, Roopshilp, Lalit Kala Sansthan, Allahabad

*        Secretary, Sangam Educational Society, Allahabad.

*        Ex-General Secretary & Treasurer, Prayag Kala Samit, Allahabad.

*        Ex-President, Painting Association, Allahabad University.

*        Convener, Drawing, Painting and Sculpture Committee, Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Uttar Pradesh.

*        Ex-Adviser, Intermediate Correspondence Course of the Patrachar Shiksha Sansthan, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad

*        Ex-Program Organiser, L.S.G.D.

 

ð  Specialization                    : Indian Style of Painting (Wash & Tempera), Mural and  

                                                  Fresco, Graphic Art, Photograaphy.

ð  Special Area

of research                        Indian Art & Painting : Pre-historic, Ajanta & Bagh Caves. Rajasthani, Moghul, Pahari & Bengal School, Modern & Contemporary Painting, Aesthetics,  Folk Art.

              

ð Workshops, Seminars

      Conferences attended :   1.   The Film Appreciation Course conducted by Prof.Satish Bahadur, Professor of Film Appreciation at Film& Television Institute of India, Pune From 27th Dec.1976 to 1st Jan 1977 at Allahabad University 

2.  The Seminar organised by the Allahabad Musuem on ‘Adhunik Chitakala Ke Itihas Men Bengal School Kee Den’, on 16th March 1980.  

3.            Workshop on ‘Fresco Technique & Mural Decoration of Rajput Style’ Sponsored by UGC & Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (M.P) from 3rd to 12th Feb.1984 and produced a paper on ‘Rajput Chitrakala Men Sahitya Kee Abhivyakti’

  4.  Participated in ‘All India Artists Conference’ at Faculty of Visual arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on 28th & 29th April 1984.

5.      DEI-UGC Workshop to frame a course of study of Post-graduate level in Drawing & Painting (Fine Art) as an External Expert at Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra from 19th to 21st July 1984.

6.      Participated as an expert in the workshop organised by Centenary Celebration Committee, University of Allahabad on ‘Poster Design and Visual presentation’ from 16th to 23rd January 1986.

7. Participated in the All India Artists Conference and Seminar at University of Allahabad on ‘The Role Of University Fine Art Department in the Development of Contemporary Art’ from 29th to 31st August 1988 and presented a paper on ‘Samsamayik Kala Kee Nayee Dishayen’.

8. Represented Allahabad University in the National      Seminar on ‘Central Education Tribunals      organised by ALFUCTO held at Hisar (Haryana) from 27th to 29th June 1991.

9.      Participated in the colloquium on ‘The lives and works of Asit Kumar Haldar and Kshitindra Nath Majumdar on 6th & 7th October 1991 and presented a paper on the topic ‘Mahan Chitrakar Kshitindra Nath Majumdar’

10.     Invited as an Expert member to frame courses for      B.F.A. & M.F.A. at Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot (M.P.).

11.   Participated in Kala Mela organised by North Central Zone Cultural Centre from 12th to 18th December 1998.

12.     Participated in National Seminar on ‘Contemporary Art’ on 29th November 2000 at Allahabad Museum, Allahabad and Presented a paper ‘Bharatiya Chirakala : Samkaleenata eka Arth’ and also participated in the Painting Exhibition organised on the occasion.

13.     Participated in All India Painting workshop organised by Sanskar Bharati with the cooperation of Ministry of Culture U.P. and State Lalit Kala Akademy at the occasion of ‘Mahakumbha’2001 at Allahabad and contributed two paintings which was exhibited in a group show at the Gallery of State Lalit Kala Akademy.

14.     Participated in the seminar on ‘Post-independence art in the context of Uttar Pradesh’ organized by State Lalit Kala Akademy at Luknow on 2nd & 3rd August 2001 and produced a paper entitled ‘Uttar Pradesh ke Kala-Manch Par Adhunik Chitrakala.’

15.     Convened & organised three  ‘Summer Painting Workshop’ sponsored by State Lalit kala Akademi U.P. Lucknow in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005.

16.     Organised two ‘Regional Art Exhibition’ Allahabad 2002-2003 & 2003-2004, sponsored by State Lalit Kala Akademi U.P. Lal Baradari Lucknow.

17.     Participated in All India Painting workshop (kala Sadhak Sangam) organised by Sanskar Bharati (Maha Koshal Prant) at Jabalpur (M.P.) on 4th & 5th November 2006 and contributed a painting which was much appreciated in the Exhibition.

18.     Participated in All India Painting workshop organised by NCZCC, Allahabad and contributed two painting which was much appreciated in the Exhibition.

 

ð. Orientation Course            : Successfully completed three Orientation Courses conducted by Academic Staff College, University of Allahabad –

(i)                 from 27th March to 25th April 1989.

(ii)               From 2nd to 26th February 1991.

(iii)             From 9th July to 1st August 1991

ð. Doordarshan

 Programme                        1. Was invited as an eminent artist for an interview and to   display some of my most beautiful painting by Lucknow Doordarshan. This was relayed on the 19th September 1996 at 5p.m. lasting for about half an hour. During this programme the programme organiser interviewed me. The interview revealed several facets of my artistic achievements with the help of more than 20 paintings by me.

                                            2. Produced and given research and script for a Documentary Film ‘Sant chitrakar Kshitindra Nath Majumdar’ for Allahabad Doordarshan which was relayed on 27th Sept 5005 at 6.00 pm

                                            3 Produced and given research and script for a Documentary Film ‘Allahabad Kee Chitrakala Parampara’ for Allahabad Doordarshan

                                                                                 

ð  Radio Talk          :              1.  ‘Adunik Kala Ke Barhate Charan’ at Akashwani, Allahabad-Varanasi on 22nd Feb.1988 at 8 p.m.           

2.  ‘Adhunik Yug Ke Prakhyat Kalakar Raja Ravi  Verma’ at Akashwani Allahabad-Varanasi on 28th Nov. 1988. at 8 p.m.

3.      ‘Bhartiya Chitrakala Aur Bhittichitra’ at Akashwani,

Allahabad-Varanasi on 20th September 1989.

 

4.  ‘Samkaleen Bharatiya Chitrakala’ at Akashwani,

                                                           Allahabad-Varanasi on 26th February 1990 at 8 p.m.

5. ‘Swayam-siddha Chitrakar Kshitindra Nath Majumdar’ at Akashwani, Allahabad-Varanasi on 9.10.92 at 8pm.

6.  ‘Badami Kee Kalakritiya’ at Akashwani, Allahabad-

 Varanasi on 8th March 1999 at 8 p.m.

ð Worked as                       : Cartoonist, Illustrator and Art-critic of ‘Sanmarg’

                                                   Hindi daily, Calcutta for about two years.

 

ð Painting Exhibited           : At State Lalit Kala Akademy; Indian Society of Oriental Art, Calcutta; Govt. College of Art & Craft, Calcutta;   Mahajati Sadan, Calcutta; Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta; Kala Bithika, Kanpur; Lalit Kala Parishad,   Kala Sangam, Prayag Kala Samiti, North Central Zone Cultural Centre, (Gandhi Vithika), Roopshilp Lalit Kala Sansthan, Hindustani Akademy, Allahabad Polytechnic Central Cultural Committee, University of Allahabad,

 

ð  One-man-show                  : At Allahabad in 1962, 1967, 1972, 1974 (Techno’74),

                                                  1978, 1984 at Calcutta 1963, 1965 at Lucknow: 1968.

ð Award and Prizes :            * ‘Indu Rakshit Award’ for the best Indian Painting  from G.C.A.C. Calcutta.

*     Won Certificate of Merit from Govt. College of Art

and Craft, Calcutta.

*  Received ‘National Humanity Award’ for valuable contribution in Nation building, Social Service, Environment Preservation, Education and promotion of Indian Art, Culture, Dance and Music from Avantika, Delhi

*     Many other prizes and Honours from various Clubs and Societies as Rotary club, Shanskar Bharti, Viswabharti, Barat Vikas Parishad etc.

ð Scholarly Remarks:       *    Many Magazines & News-papers have published articles by eminent scholars and art-critics on my paintings and my artistic excellence.(as per Annexures)

ð Academic affiliations:    Banaras Hindu University; M.G. Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi; Aligarh Muslim University; Patana University; Bhaglpur University (Bihar) Rajasthan University, Jaipur; Jivaji University, Gwalior; Rani Durgawati  University, Jabalpur; Vikram University, Ujjain; Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh; M.G. Gramodaya University, Chitrakoot; H.N.B. Garhwal University; Kumau University; Ch.Charan Singh University, Meerut; Ruhelkhand University, Bareilly; Sahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur; Gorakhpur University; Purwanchal University;  Awadh University, Faizabad;       Board of High School Intermediate Education U.P. etc

ð Additional information: *  Had practical traning of Painting under the world       famous artist late Shri K.N. Majumdar the disciple of       Shilpguru Dr. Avanindra Nath Tagore for about four  years.

*     Have produced numerous Painting and Sketches.

*     Drawn painted several paintings and sketches, cartoons etc. for various organizations, Government bodies and News papers.

*     One of my notable Portrait of late Shri S.C. Khare, has been installed by the Allahabad High Court Bar Association and unveiled by the Vice-President of India Mr. M. Hidayatullah.

*     Painted portrait of late Smt. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India she was kind enough to sign it in the year 1980.

* Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India, appreciated my Paintings.

*     One of my painting entitled ‘Shakuntala Ki Vidai’ adorns the Modern Art Gallery of Allahabad Museum.

*     One of my paintings adorns the Officers Mess of the Kumaun Regiment.

*     Donated one Painting entitled ‘Sakuntala’ to raise money by auction for the National Defence Fund in 1972.

*     My paintings were in the collections of various Govt. Organisations and in the personal collections of Indian

and foreign art-lovers of repute.

*     Have been serving as an expert of painting in different

bodies such as Public Service Commission, Madhyamik Shiksha Chayan Ayog, etc.

 

ð Address                         : 12 Chak (ZeroRoad), Allahabad 211003

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