Land of Arts || Class - 4 || EVS || Unit - 5 || Whiteboardweb

 

 

 

 

1.Who was  Raja Ravi Varma ?

 

 

 

Raja Ravi Varma was a world famous painter and artist.He belongs to Kerala.In 1904 Viceroy Lord Curzon bestowed upon Varma the Kaisar - i - Hind gold medal.

 

 

 

2.Who has written the song "Omanathinkal Kidavo

Nalla Komalathamara puvo"?

 

 

This song was written by Irayimman Thampi.

 

3.Who was Swathi Thirunal?

 

 

Swathi Thirunal was a king,well-versed in music.He has written more than five hundred works .While in the womb itself ,he was proclaimed the king and thus was referred to as Garbha Sreemaan.

 

 

4.Explain about folk songs?

 

 

Folk songs are songs of a locality that are passed from one generation to another.Folk songs are of different types: those related to farming , handicrafts,entertainments,customs,lifestyles etc.The knowledge and experiences gathered through generations are seen in folk songs.

 

 

5. Write a short note about 'Vadakkanpattu'

 

 

 'Vadakkanpattu' are songs that are great contributions to the Malayalam language.There were kalaris to offer military training when the country was ruled by the Naduvazhi.When there were conflicts or problems that could not be solved,people challenged each oher to ankams.Skilled ankachekavars were appointed on  both sides.'Vadakkanpattu' are the songs describing the valour and greatness of famous warriors like Thacholi othenan,Unniyarcha etc.

 

6.Who popularised Mappilapattu in Kerala?

 

Moiyeenkutty Vaidyar