Question

Who was the famous sculptor used concrete as his medium?

• A. Sankho Chaudhuri
• B. Chintamoni Kar
• C. DP Roy Chaudhary
• D. Ramkinkar Baij

Hint:

Logic Tip: Ramkinkar Baij pioneered modern Indian sculpture using concrete and cement for monumental outdoor works.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Ramkinkar Baij is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Indian sculpture. He revolutionized Indian sculptural practice by introducing unconventional materials and modernist approaches. Among Indian sculptors, he became especially famous for using: \[ Concrete \] as an important sculptural medium.

Step 1:
Ramkinkar Baij was associated with: \[ Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan \] He is considered one of the earliest modernists in Indian sculpture and painting. His artistic style emphasized:
• Freedom of form
• Monumental outdoor sculpture
• Expressionistic modelling
• Rural and common people's life
• Experimentation with materials

Step 2:
Unlike traditional sculptors who mainly used:
• Bronze
• Marble
• Stone Ramkinkar Baij boldly experimented with:
• Concrete
• Cement
• Laterite
• Mixed construction materials Concrete allowed him to:
• Create large outdoor sculptures
• Build monumental forms economically
• Produce rough expressive textures
• Integrate sculpture with landscape

Step 3:
Some of his most celebrated sculptures include:
• Santhal Family
• Mill Call
• Yaksha-Yakshi These works demonstrate his innovative use of concrete and cement-like materials.

Step 4:
Option (1): Sankho Chaudhuri
Sankho Chaudhuri is known mainly for bronze and modern abstract sculpture. Option (2): Chintamoni Kar
Chintamoni Kar worked mainly with bronze and stone sculpture. Option (3): DP Roy Chaudhary
D.P. Roy Chaudhary is famous for realistic bronze sculptures such as Triumph of Labour, not concrete experimentation.

Step 5:
Ramkinkar Baij transformed Indian sculpture because he:
• Introduced modernist expression
• Used industrial materials creatively
• Made sculpture accessible in public spaces
• Combined Indian themes with modern techniques He is considered a pioneer of modern Indian public sculpture.

Step 6:
Since Ramkinkar Baij was famous for using concrete as a sculptural medium, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(4) Ramkinkar Baij}} \]