This is a biographical presentation in series, about my father Late artist Prof. R.P.Joshi covering his contribution for art education,landscape paintings,portrait,still life and textile design and colour since 1942 till his death in 1987.

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BHAUAIE
biographical information of my
father and mother
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This series of presentation is intend to cover the holistic
biographical information and works of fine art of my
father late Prof. R.P.JOSHI.
He was an artist, art teacher, a father with excellent
values and adorable family head. He created new
identity for us imbibing art sensitivity
in his eight children.
My mother late INDUMATI
a gifted vocal classical singer,
inborn knitting craft artist and
the ultimate lovable, kind hearted mother who created
emotional bodings
for the entire family.
This is an effort to express the gratitude towards them
on behalf of my entire family.
My father wrote several articles on art since 1942 till his
death in 1987. His contribution to art of woven textile
design is also covered besides paintings. His views
expressed through articles on art education gives good
insights in today's context. It is my pleasure to share this
all with readers on my rivcomm.blogspot.com

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अनुक्रमणिका विभाग 4 :
१९५५-जुलै- आर्कि टेक्चर कोर्िचा अभ्यार्क्रम- लोकमान्य.
१९५७-र्र जे.जे. विद्यार्थी र्ंघ ि र्रटीर्िके ट
१९६१-ऑक्टोबर- िस्त्रननर्मिती ि रंगयोजना
१९६४- कलेच्या विध्यार्थािना उपयुक्त इंग्रजीतून पुस्स्त्तका
“आईल पेटटंग”लेखक: माधि र्ातिळेकर.
१९६५-र्िक्षि आणि कला
रंग विषयक चचाि –कलर थर्थयरी अॅण्ड प्य्राक्तीर्
१९६६-जानेिारी-थचर-र्िल्पकलेचे उच्चर्िक्षि-थचरकार
गुजिर यांच्या वििेचनाला एक उत्तर-नििक्ती.
१९६८-जानेिारी-“धुरंधरांच्या कलािैभिचे दििन”
लेखक:र.प्र.जोिी-रवििार र्काळ.
१९६८- आंतरराष्ट्रीय कीतीचे थचरकार र्ा.ल.हळदिकर.
िास्त्तििादी थचरकार र्ा.ल.हळदिकर.
१९६५-जुलै-महाराष्ट्राराज्याच्या कला र्ंचालनालयाचे प्रमुख-
आडरकर यांची ननयुक्ती-लोकर्त्ता.
१९६५-कलादीपतिे प्रर्र्द्ध झालेला जे.जे. स्त्कू लचा
”रुपभेद” (कलार्मीक्षा).,
१९६६-र्िल्पांजली –र्र जे.जे.ईनर्टटटयूट ऑि अॅपलाईड
आटि चा िावषिक अंक.
१९८६-पररचय:रंगातरंगलेले प्रा.रघुिीर जोिी-प्रा.रमेि श्रीधर
जोिी (र्िक्षितज्ञ)-स्त्िराज्य.
पद्मश्री आचरेकर
माधि र्ातिळेकर

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प्रा. र. प्र. जोशी कान्हेरी के व्ह्ज ककवा एलोरा
येथे प्रत्यक्षात बसून काम करतना. छायाचित्र
कोणी घेतले ्यािी नोंद नाही. १९५०िे दशक
असावे.
Prof. R.P.Joshi doing landscape on the spot
may be at Elephanta Caves or Elora caves in
early 1950s. Photographer not known.

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SUMMARIES OF THE ORIGINAL MARATHI
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH:
This presentation is a photo - biographical album in a nutshell of R.P.Joshi. This is his life sketch
published while he was alive and also after the death that narrates his humble beginning in a village
called “Ale wadi” near India’s famous Tarapur Atomic plant. R.P. was Born on 12th March 1911. His
father was inborn artist who use to sculpt Ganpati's idols in clays for Ganesh traditional festival. R.P.
was brought up in such art environment. His eldest brother Gajanan P. Joshi encouraged him to
settled in Mumbai which was a turning point of his life. After completing matriculation of Bombay
University he opted for art but due to adverse economic conditions joining Sir J.J.School which was
a distant dream. He managed to learn in art school run by the famous artist Haldankar. His
guidence for his Drawing Teacher, Drawing Master, Art Master diplomas brought him merits. This
allowed him to get little connected to Sir J.J.School for appearing these examinations. Earn and
learn was his life mission to overcome life difficulties. 1939 he got connected to the young aspiring
professional artist friends namely M.S.Joshi, S.K.Thosar, Rajabhau Patkar and others firstly as
student then as a teaching and founding member of Model Art Institute at Dadar-Mumbai. This was
like a launching platform for future artist and art educationist career of R.P.J. During this time i.e.
1939 to 1964 they together participated in art exhibitions and group shows getting awards and
recognition as an artist in the Mumbai’s art world (BOMBAY). 1949 was major change for R.P.Joshi
who became the lecturer in textile design and colour in the famous V.J.T.I. (then known as Victorian
Technical Institute one of the pioneering education hub for Engineering and Textile Technology in
India). This expanded R.P.Joshi’s world of art connecting to science and technology. He made his
mark in colour research that encompassed art and science. His several research study papers
published in all over India’s textile journals during nearly two decades gave new identify for him
besides being an artist and art educationist. 1985 his co-authored poster research presentation
with physicist Dr. Mrs. Shalini Patwardhan on the subject “Colour in costumes of India” at Monte
Carlo France gave him international recognition in the subject colour he persuaded in his life of 76
years. His work in child art education is also commendable. R.P.Joshi’s world of art was holistic
encompassing various facets of life and science. R.P.Joshi died on 19th May 1987. My humble effort
is to present R.P.Joshi’s water colour still life, on the spot landscapes and textile’s jacquards woven
portraits, designs, all this treasure is covered here in my series of this bio-graphical power point
presentations. His writings on Art started from 1942 till 1980 six years before his death. His eight
children out of which six are groomed from six different visual art disciplines namely architecture,
art masters, printing technology, drawing and painting and textile design, commercial art and
sculpture and modelling is a treasure he left. His wife Indumati the lovable homemaker was also a
gifted singer though could not pursue as practice, was gifted knitting crochet craftsperson whose
table cloths and knitted cloths left lovely memories. Textile’s jacquards woven portraits, designs
and knitting crochet crafts together were a great exposure for the R.P.Joshi’s family.

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प्रा. र. प्र. जोशी
प्रत्यक्षात बसून
काम करतना.
छायाचित्र कोणी
घेतले ्यािी
नोंद नाही.
१९५०िे दशक
असावे.
Prof. R.P.Joshi
doing landscape
on the spot in
early 1950s.
Photographer
not known.

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SUMMARIES OF THE ORIGINAL MARATHI
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH:
The introductory article of Raobahadur M. V. Dhurandher famous Indian painter of British era on
his birth centenary remembrance event held in Mumbai in 1968. This artist is well documented in
the history of Indian art, so the information may be repetitive but here this article emphasis on the
artist quality who created new visual narratives after Raja Ravi Varma. M. V. Dhurandher’s artistic
work if counted goes to nearly 5000. R.P.Joshi trying to focus artist as great teacher of art.
Next article covers the contemporary of M. V. Dhurandher, Mr. S.L.Haldankar who was also
known internationally as great Indian artist. This was written to remember him after his sad demise
on June 30 1968. This article is an appreciation of his work which gives insights about the colour
palette especially Persian blue. This colour is difficult to control due to its strong visual quality. Mr.
S.L.Haldankar was at ease while handling its various shades. He may not be appreciative of modern
art but was very open minded as regards to demonstrate his artistic magic’s secrets. He would be
eager to share his art wherever invited with no reservations. Its short yet interesting write up.
This article covers Artist M.R.Achrekar who was next generation of M. V. Dhurandher,
Mr. S.L.Haldankar. The government of India honored M.R.Achrekar with the title ‘Padmashri’ in
1968 which was the reason that covers in brief his achievements in this article. M.R.Achrekar was
versatile artist who was also well known in Indian film industry as creative art director for famous
RK films. His search for east and west through human anatomy drawings in the book RUPABHED is
only of its kind in visual art study. Professional artist of his caliber in India raised the level of post
Indian art.
Madhav Satwalekar the contemporary to M.R.Achrekar, is considered an important 20th-century
artist of India who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from Contemporary life and
landscape paintings. This article written by R.P.Joshi was covering his one man painting show at the
then Taj Art Gallery. This also covers brief biography of the artist.
Amole Palekar who became an iconic actor in Indian Film Industry for his various roles and known
as an intellectual film director. This article (1971) is important in a sense which presents his early
roots in Fine Art as an able artist. This discuss his painterly qualities exhibited in the art painting
show at the then Taj Art Gallery.

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प्रा. र. प्र. जोशी शेवटच्या
राांगेत डावीकडून दुसरे.
हे छायाचित्र आटट
मास्टरिा अभ्यासक्रम
करतानािे सर
जे.जे.स्कू लच्या
आवरातील आहे,
१९३८च्या
काळातील आहे.
Prof. R.P.Joshi while
studying ART MASTER
course in sir J.J.School
of art seen on top left
second in row.
सर जे.जे.स्कू लच्या
शताब्दी सोहळा
कममटीच्या बैठकीच्या
वेळिे आहे, १९५६/५७

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SUMMARIES OF THE ORIGINAL MARATHI
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH:
‘Curriculum of Architecture course’-by R.P. Joshi, A.M. Published in Loksatta daily news paper in
16/7/1955 : It is interesting to see the art educationist in R. P. Joshi was aware of the importance
of such courses when the literacy of visual art and science together was unknown. The issue
discussed here is about creating provisions to run parallel the diploma and degree courses for the
benefit of aspiring students. Architecture diploma course was started in Sir J.J.School of Art by the
Britishers as vocational to create architectural draftsman to meet the need of housing construction
business. The vision was also to groom future architects. This course was redefined and was
affiliated to Bombay (Mumbai) University converting it into Degree Course. The old diploma course
was terminated with the result, those who could not get into the new degree course were helpless.
To meet the growing demand R. P. Joshi suggested the above said solution to the concern
authority. He quotes all the details possible to think seriously about his suggestions.
Art Education and UNESCO’s report : 26/2/1965 : This is about the introduction of UNESCO’s
report on art education global standards expected to be followed by art institutions all over the
world. The focus is on blending art activities with general education for the all sided development
of a child worldwide. Dance, Drama, Music and Art allows a child to express freely thereby helping
a child to self actualize the potentials. It helps for the intellectual growth of a child to make a future
adult as sensible citizen. When it is seen in today’s context (2017) one will realize its timeless
importance.
Useful booklets for Art students : 22/11/1964 : This small news type text informs about a booklet
by artist Madhav Satawlekar on the nuances of oil painting and do and don'ts about it so the
students can learn at the beginning of the art education. The second is on colour theory and
practice by artist R.P.Joshi. This small but most useful booklet gives insights about the subject
colour and how it works in actual practice. The federation of Art Institutions took the lead to
publish such handy yet important publication.
Prof. V. N. Adarkar is the first appointed as the Director of Art by Government of Maharashtra
State (24/4/1965-Loksatta). Maharashtra government is the first state in India to form the
Directorate of Art which will govern art examinations, Sir J.J.School of Art, Sir J.J.Institute of
Applied Art and Inspectorate of Arts and crafts. It will also undertake project of copying Ajanta
Fresco as documentation. It will govern all over state affairs concerning visual art. Prof. V. N.
Adarkar will carry his duties as the Dean of Sir J.J.Institute of Applied Art till new Dean is appointed
in his place. He is known for setting up of the famous Sir J.J.Institute of Applied Art and pioneered
commercial art (Applied Art) education in India. His two books namely ‘Education’ and ‘Industrial
Design’ are considered valuable work. Directorate of Art will organized every year state art
exhibitions.
At the bottom there are two small clippings which talks about sp.lecture on colour with reference
to small booklets on oil painting by Madhav Satwalekar and colour-theory & practice by R.P.Joshi
(1965). The other one is about Cloth manufacturing and color applications. This was held at V.J.T.I’s
auditorium in presence of the Principal Modi (1961).

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Rare photograph from the collection of past student artist Sudhakar
Desai of the Model Art Institute – Dadar, showing from the left
R.P.Joshi, Bhave, S.K.Thosar, M.S.Joshi the founders with young students
around 1950s.
A rare photograph of Rajabhau
Patkar, S.K.Thosar, Anjariya and
behind R.P.Joshi and Datta Parulekar
at Model Art Institute – Dadar.
A rare photograph of R.P.Joshi , M.S.Joshi, Rajabhau
Patkar, Bhave and S.K.Thosar standing behind Artist
Kalele at Model Art Institute – Dadar.

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Loksatta – 22/11/1964 Loksatta – 24/4/1965
Loksatta – 12/10/1961Navashakti – 6/7/1965

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Seen in the picture
on the top at Model
Art Institute - Dadar
are from left top
M.S.Joshi, Anjariya,
R.P.Joshi, S.K.
Thosar, ?, bottom
row : ?, ?, ?, Artist
Dandavatimath,
Sculptor Karamarkar,
?, Artist Ketkar.
Picture on the left
famous Artist
Devuskar being
received by R.P.Joshi
and the students of
Model Art Institute –
Dadar. Picture on
the right D.P.Joshi
architect sharing his
experience during
scholarship days at
United States during
1959/60 at Model
Art Institute – Dadar.
He is the younger
brother of R.P.Joshi.

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“Higher art education of Painting and Sculpture” a reply to artist Gurjar's statement about
child art. Navashakti - 4/1/1966 : This was a reply by R.P.Joshi to artist Gurjar who wanted to
discourage child art while criticizing the presence of modern art in the state art exhibition of
Maharashtra. Artist Gurjar says it is pathetic to see some art teachers presenting themselves by
showcasing their child student’s work proudly. He feels instead they should do work of their own
without wasting time on them. R.P.Joshi rejects this thought and trying to make understand
artist Gurjar about how child art is valued universally as an important factor for holistic growth.
He also explains the purposes of art exhibitions, their socio-educational needs, the various isms,
modern against realistic expressions and art verses no art, all are essential for art world. This
debate is very insightful. He mentions the word ‘psudorealism’ means imagination that reflects
inner mind.

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PRIZE
WINNING
PORTRAIT
OF THE
ARTIST
KALELE.

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SUMMARIES OF THE ORIGINAL MARATHI
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH :
Sir J.J.School of Art’s students annual magazine ‘RUPABHED’ published by KALADEEP
cultural platform : This is interesting textual document that recalls literary environment
inculcated during famous artist P. A. Dhond’s deanship. He appreciates cover design,
articles and overall look of the issue. This is worth as collector's item because it carries
good discussions on art education. He suggests had questioner been printed only once
then the flow of answers would have been better to communicate the discussions. He
expresses displeasure over Prof. Sholapurkar’s rough editing about answers is like
examination paper assessment, kind of disposal. The summery of this effort shows that art
education is taken in a very narrow perspective. It has been proven that art education
begins at vey infant stage that lasts till old age. It is a continuous process. Similarly the
opinion express regarding university affiliation of art is very confusing. Nobody talks about
how to elevate the standards of art education. With all this the effort is laudable. Prof.
Shirgonkar’s pencil drawings and its technique is good article, Prof. Sadwelkar writing
about entity and (scientist) Dr. Bhabha’s multi-faceted personality is worth reading. Prof.
Sambaji Kadam’s article on cubism is insightful. Prof. Arawde talking about ‘MANGAL’ style
is informative. Artist P. A. Dhond’s congratulations for publishing such beautiful
publication.
‘Shilpanjali’ (1960s) an annual students magazine of Sir J.J.Institute of Applied Art is
emphasizing the importance of utility art in our daily life is good insight. R.P.J. appreciates
the concept of applied art and industrial design in today's science age expressed in this
‘Shilpanjali’ publication. It presents the art of advertising to promote manufactured
consumer products. The effective applications of illustrations/visuals and abstract signs
are nicely presented in this issue. Manu Desai’s article on ‘BASIC DESIGN’ and innovative
educational exercises is the eye opener for all of us. This issue demonstrates the paradigm
shift of new approach towards understand theory and practice ratio. Y.T.Chaudhary's cover
design is the classic example of expressing three dimensionality through punch cut
technique of print media.

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Photos 1.2.3 : Group show of
M.S.JOSHI, S.K.THOSAR,
R.P.JOSHI and BHAVE at
Jahangir Art Gallery being
inaugurated by Acharya
DONDE also see Br. OAK at
extreme left.
Photo 4 : Function at Model
Art Institute : seen in the
picture are from left
V.N.RANADE, R.P.JOSHI and
BHAVE.

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PRIZE WINNING
“NASHIK GHAT”
LANDSCAPE

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PRIZE WINNING
WATERCOLOR STILL
LIFE “FLOWERS”

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R. P. Joshi extreme right with his professors colleagues in V.J.T.I.
Prof . Wadekar on extreme left, Prof. Vaze in the center and others
name not known. He was lecturer in textile design and colour from 1949
till 1971.

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On the top two
abstract
versions a
painting
composition
and a sketch in
ink. On the right
Abstract mural
in colour
depicting
progress in
textile
technology for
the V.J.T.I.
conference hall
in 1970s, nearly
15 feet height
by 5 feet width,
R.P.Joshi
standing
next to it.

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R.P.Joshi seen with
The huge mural
he painted for V.J.T.I.

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SUMMARIES OF THE ORIGINAL MARATHI
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH :
Art Education and Government : The neglectfulness in the Secondary School Education
Board : This article written by him nearly 50 years ago and the concern he mentions is still
the same. It is about neglectfulness about the art and its place in general education.
63000 students then appearing for art grade examination all over India are taught what it
was in British rule. It has been accepted world wide the inclusion of visual art right from
kindergarten to higher education is completely ignored by the state government. The
formation of first Directorate of Art by Maharashtra government in India is not given any
power to work out concrete policy to implement this subject in school level.
The first conference of art teachers in the Maharashtra state at Pune-1963 : This was the
first attempt by the federation of art institutions brought 400 art teachers together to
interact amongst themselves about various issues concerning art education. Art teacher
and art educationist Artist Bhyashaeb Onkar from Pune took the lead in organizing this
gathering. N.B.Parulekar founder and editor of ‘Sakal publication’ provided the venue for
art exhibition and seminar. Stalwarts like Artist Gondhalekar the then Art Director Times of
India, Art Director of film industry and Artist M. R. Achrekar, Artist Madhav Satawlekar,
Artist P. A. Dhond, Artist and art educationist Prof. R.P.Joshi, Drawing Inspector and Artist
V.K.Patil, Artist M.N.Kelkar, Prof. D,.K.Bedekar and innovative art teacher A.J.Ghare from
Ahmadnagar helped this conference with new insights to redefine age old ideas of art
teaching. Artist and art educationist Prof. R.P.Joshi presented slideshow on colour
describing the importance of light theory in colour perception. Innovative art teacher A. J.
Ghare from Ahmadnagar conducted a workshop project on basic visual thinking and visual
interpretations. This was perhaps the first and last such intellectual art education
gathering ever held in Maharashtra. It was a great introspective attempt to evaluate the
defects of British policy imposed on Indian art education.

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Standing from left in this picture are I.S.Johar the famous
actor from Hindi film Industry, R.P.Joshi chief guest,
Shrikant Thakre famous music director and political
cartoonist at the opening ceremony of the one man
painting show of Shrish Deshmukh standing extreme
right. He is the son of city’s leading homeopath doctor
Jayant Deshmukh.

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On the left album shows :
My father R.P.Joshi felicitating
Roby D’silva at Vasai in 1979.
Two visuals bellow are about
the publication of biographical
book on Roby D’silva by author
Veena Gavankar in 2016.
Incidentally
I ( son of R.P.Joshi ) was
involved in it as key content
creator to help the author
recommended by Roby D’silva
himself. 1979 to 2016 a journey
to remember.