Inspiration and Imagination Chapter Notes | Arts (Kriti) Class 8 - New NCERT PDF Download

Introduction

Music and art are not just about natural talent but also about determination, practice, and overcoming obstacles. Many famous musicians and artists achieved success despite physical disabilities or personal challenges. The chapter highlights inspiring musicians, musical heritage, and the role of imagination in shaping one’s future with art.

Inspiring Artists

Many musicians are believed to be born with natural talent. However, this chapter highlights the fact that many artists, despite challenges like physical disabilities, have still managed to succeed.

Ravindra Jain

• Background: A famous music composer and songwriter who worked predominantly in Hindi films.
• Challenges Overcome: Despite being blind, he became one of India's beloved musicians.
• Achievements:
  • Composed music for over 200 Bollywood films.
  • Known for composing music for the Ramayan TV series.
  • Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the movie Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
  • Performed in hundreds of live and TV shows.

Ravindra Jain's life teaches us that challenges are an obstacle, but they can be overcome with hard work and dedication.

Musical Monuments

India is home to many temples and historical sites that have deep connections to music.
Examples of Musical Monuments:

• Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Karnataka
• Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
• Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha

Many of these structures have musical elements, such as sculptures depicting musical instruments. These monuments reflect India's rich cultural heritage and its long-standing connection to music.

Musical Pillars

Indian temples often feature musical pillars. These pillars, made from specific stones, produce musical notes when struck.
Notable Musical Pillars:

• Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi, Karnataka: Features 56 musical pillars that produce different notes when struck.
• Airavateshwara Temple, Darasuram, Tamil Nadu: Features a stone staircase that produces different notes when tapped.
• Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Carved stone pillars that produce musical notes when struck.

These pillars are made from resonant stones that vibrate to produce sounds, representing an excellent blend of music, science, and sculpture.

Music Institutions

Music institutions, whether local or well-known, play an essential role in promoting music education and cultural heritage.
Exploring Music Institutions:

• Find out about the local music schools or music venues in your area.
• Investigate their activities, such as music classes, concerts, and cultural events.
• Visiting these institutions helps students understand how music can shape society.

Imagining My Future

The chapter encourages students to imagine a future where they are successful, inspired by their passions. It stresses the importance of dedication and hard work in achieving dreams.

• Students are asked to reflect on their future careers and the contributions they might make through music or other forms of art.
• Self-reflection: What are your dreams? What are the milestones you want to achieve in life?

Musical Autobiography

This exercise involves creating a musical autobiography, where students use music to tell their life story. They should choose songs that represent different phases or emotions of their life and explain why these songs are meaningful.