Class 9 · ArtsNCERT 2026 Revised Syllabus
Chapter 16: Visual Composition (0907AR16)
Madhurima
Explains compositional layout, realistic versus abstract art, and how meaning is created in visual composition.
Chapter code: 0907ar16 · Book: Madhurima · Class 9 Arts
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Discussion Circle(1 questions)
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Discuss the elements that make a composition in Theatre, Music, and Dance.
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In Theatre, composition is built through actors' blocking, lighting, and set design; in Music, through rhythm, melody, and harmony; and in Dance, through formation, spacing, and movement patterns.
Exercises(4 questions)
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Which pair of speech balloons suit the dialogues below? Child: Maa! Look at what I have made! Parent: Shhh… your sister is sleeping. Come closer and show it to me. Options: (a) child—plain oval, parent—jagged; (b) child—jagged, parent—cloud; (c) child—plain oval, parent—plain oval; (d) child—jagged, parent—dark/jagged. Then write a dialogue that you have had with your parents, teachers, or other elders and place the lines in suitable speech balloons to capture moods and expressions.
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Option (c) is the best match for the given dialogue. Then write your own short dialogue and place each line in a speech balloon suited to its mood or expression.
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Observe the paintings shown in Figs. 16.10 and 16.11 and answer the following:
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• (i) Explain the difference between the terms realistic and abstract.
Answer: Realistic (naturalistic) artworks resemble objects, nature, and people as they appear in real life, whereas abstract artworks are imaginative creations with no direct resemblance to reality.• (ii) Which term would be used for each painting given below?
Answer: Fig. 16.10, 'The Source' by Jehangir Sabavala, is abstract, showing fragmented imaginative forms. Fig. 16.11, 'Flower Vase and Fruit Tray' by P.T. Reddy, is realistic, depicting recognisable objects.
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Why is compositional layout important? Explain this using your favourite artwork.
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Compositional layout arranges size, position, colour and proportion harmoniously, guiding the viewer's eye and conveying meaning. For example, in Raja Ravi Varma's 'There Comes Papa', balanced placement creates warmth and focus on the family group.
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Reflect on the compositions you have made and answer the following: (i) What was the inspiration behind choosing the subject matter? (ii) What were the challenges and how did you resolve them? (iii) What did you learn from making many iterations?
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This is a personal reflection based on Activity 16.1. State the real-life inspiration for the chosen theme, describe a genuine challenge (e.g., balancing elements) and how it was resolved, and explain that multiple iterations helped refine proportion, focus and overall visual impact.Note: Reflective/personal question -- to be answered from the student's own composition work in Activity 16.1.
Activities — How to Do(1 questions)
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Activity 16.1 (compositions): choose A (four-part comic strip), B (thematic painting) or C (group collage) and build it end to end. What must each option deliver?
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A (comic): ideate → size/format → character sketches → speech balloons → compose scenes → sequence best four → refine → colour → display and peer-review. B (painting): medium → size → theme → layout trials → line drawing → colour plan by mood → paint in sequence → detail → title (title ≠ topic) → display. C (collage): group theme then B’s steps with material play and edge experiments.