Class 9 · ArtsNCERT 2026 Revised Syllabus
Chapter 14: Exploring the Fundamentals of Visual Arts (0907AR14)
Madhurima
Introduces the elements of art and the practice of visual journaling and sketching.
Chapter code: 0907ar14 · Book: Madhurima · Class 9 Arts
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Exercises(4 questions)
1
Which of these is not an element of art? (i) Form (ii) Balance (iii) Point (iv) Texture
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Balance is not an element of art; it is a principle of visual design. Form, Point and Texture are all elements of art.
2
Write any two forms of visual journalling.
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• Drawing or sketching
• Photography
3
Observe the artwork in Fig. 14.5 (Jamini Roy, Santhal Dance) and answer the following:
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• (i) Identify any three elements of art.
Answer: Line, colour, and shape are the three prominent elements of art used in this artwork, seen through the bold outlines, flat earthy tones, and simplified stylised human figures.• (ii) How is balance created?
Answer: Balance is created through the repeated figures distributed across the horizontal composition, with recurring colours, similar figure sizes, and a steady visual rhythm rather than a single isolated focal point.• (iii) Write about two or more aspects that attract you towards the artwork.
Answer: The bold flat colours and rhythmic repetition of simplified folk figures create a strong sense of unity and rustic charm, making the artwork visually striking and harmonious.
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Reflect on your own sketching and journalling process and answer the following: What themes do you enjoy observing and sketching from your surroundings the most? Choose one page in the journal that you are most satisfied with, giving reasons in comparison with other pages. What did you find difficult or challenging while sketching and journalling?
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This is a personal reflection based on the student's own journal. Name a preferred theme (e.g., plants, people), justify the chosen page using clarity and observation, and describe a genuine challenge faced, such as capturing proportion or maintaining regularity.Note: Reflective/personal question -- answer must be based on the student's own sketching journal (Activities 14.2–14.4).
Activities — How to Do(4 questions)
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Activity 14.1 (artists’ journals): in five groups, research artists’ journals (e.g., Da Vinci’s notebooks, Frida Kahlo’s diary, Tagore’s doodles, Mansur’s birds-animals, Nandalal Bose) and share how artists recorded experience. What should each group present?
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Search books or digital sources (or Fig. 14.1 examples); find how that artist recorded observations and ideas (sketches, notes, doodles). Present with one shown example and one line on what your group will borrow.
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Activity 14.2 (elements of art): dedicate one journal page to each of the seven elements — point, line, shape-form, texture, colour, value, space — in varied mediums. What goes on each page?
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Per the day-plan: dots of sizes; lines curvy to dashed; shapes with shading; texture rubbings; colour blotches; tints-tones-shades; space divisions. Fill the whole page with designs, not single samples.
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Activity 14.3 (daily sketching): follow the table (5-min objects ×2, 10-min plants ×2, 10-min creatures ×1, 10-min postures ×2, 15-min buildings ×1) toward 8 sketches weekly, dating each. How should you keep it up?
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Sketch daily beyond the minimum minutes; write date, time and place on each (paste loose sheets into the journal). Cover all five themes across the week to reach the 8-sketch target.
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Activity 14.4 (principles of design): revise unity-harmony, balance, rhythm-movement, emphasis, proportion, hierarchy; spot them in print around you; make 3–4 journal entries (good and bad designs). What should entries contain?
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Cut interesting print designs (ads, covers, wrappers, textiles); for each, name the principles visible and where. Add poor designs too, diagnosing what fails. Three to four such analysed entries complete the task.