3. INTRODUCTION by G. VENKATACHALM
2nd April 1949.
Is Art universal and does it transcend natural frontiers ?
Art – Matter of ‘Latitude’ and ‘ Longitude ?’
Elemental impulses are universal and art is as old as mankind and varied – ‘ Nationalistic’ in the world. All great works of art a
heritage. They have a past, tradition and character. Only the so‐called Modern Art seems to be without a background or parentage
and certainty no FUTURE. What is Indian Art ? In what way does it differ from the art of the West ? What are its aesthetical ideals and
artistic merits ? Is there not an undue emphasis on the so‐called natural aspect of it ? M. R. ACHAREKAR who has delightfully
conceived and produced book of drawings under the fascinating title “RUPADARSINI”. This illustrated monograph is a simple
straightforward albeit a practical, answer to the questions raised at the beginning of this text. Comparative study and the underlying
structural strength of human form as conceived and created by the ancient artist of India. Endless Expression of beauty… Plastic quality
and linear grace but feeling for abstraction… Indian Art is A Mental Summery of Visual perception rather than a faithful reproduction of
an object or a person from a certain point of in space. The perceptive is psychological and freer and unfettered in INDIAN ART. The tree is
never mistaken for forest. Artistic Anatomy, Rhythmic Form, and Symmetry is the ideal in INDIAN ART. Breakaway from the shackles of
the ACADEMY ART AND REDISCOVER THE HIDDEN BEAUTY in the traditional art. M. R. ACHAREKAR who has delightfully conceived and
produced book of drawings under the fascinating title “RUPADARSINI”. This illustrated monograph is a simple straightforward albeit a
practical, answer to the questions raised at the beginning of this text.
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Atelier DESEN – corpul uman. Anatomie artistica – incepator
This drawing is one of
the classic example
according to my
friend realistic style
painter
Mr. D. T. Padekar from
India.
Yes I too agree with
him but the
revelation
Mr. M.R. Acharekar
did in understanding
Indian Classical Art
changed my visual
thinking. I appeal all
realistic style art
followers to
investigate such visual
treasure for students
like me.
7. Simplifying
forms to
understand
the rhythmic
visual force.
This drawing is one of the classic example
M.R. ACHAREKAR created to investigate Indian classical
figure through the lens of western ideas of human
proportions. This according to my study one of the few
steps ever taken by any Indian artist to rationalized the
same in today‘s age of sciencetific thinking.