Class 9 · ArtsNCERT 2026 Revised Syllabus
Chapter 17: Branches of Visual Arts (0907AR17)
Madhurima
Describes the branches of visual arts — painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking — and their connection to the performing arts.
Chapter code: 0907ar17 · Book: Madhurima · Class 9 Arts
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Exercises(4 questions)
1
Imagine that an arts and crafts festival is being organised in your locality/town. Many visual artists are invited to help the organising team. Match the professionals with their assignments.
Ans.
• (i) Graphic designer — (b) Create a template for posters or any other advertisement
• (ii) Sculptor — (c) Making a mascot to be placed at the entrance of the festival venue
• (iii) Printmaker — (d) Creating invitations with unique wood-block prints
• (iv) Photographer — (a) Documenting the event
2
List any four branches of the Visual Arts.
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• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Printmaking
3
Write about any branch of the Visual Arts that you are interested in. Reflect on your experience of different forms of Visual Arts and write which one appealed the most to you.
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This is a personal reflection. Name the chosen branch (e.g., Sculpture), state what attracts the student to it, and give reasons why it appealed more than other explored forms such as painting or photography.Note: Reflective/personal question -- to be answered based on the student's own interest and Activity 17.1.
4
While experiencing performing arts like Dance, Music, and Theatre, did you find the role of Visual Arts in enriching it?
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Yes, Visual Arts enrich performing arts through costumes, stage sets, masks, props, and lighting design, adding colour, texture, and visual storytelling that enhance the audience's overall sensory experience.
Projects(2 questions)
5
Individual Project: Create a motif or personal logo in colour, inspired by Indian traditional designs (for example, textiles, crafts, architecture, etc.).
Ans.
This is a practical design project. Sketch at least two iterations of a motif inspired by an Indian traditional design, finalise one using complementary or analogous colours, and write a short paragraph explaining the idea and inspiration behind it.Note: Practical/creative project -- to be completed as an original A5 artwork by the student.
6
Group Project: Make a collaborative collage based on ideas and sketches from your journals.
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This is a practical group project. In groups of three to four, collaboratively decide a theme and materials, and create a collage of approximately 85 × 60 cm using torn or cut paper fragments and journal sketches as inspiration.Note: Practical/creative project -- to be completed collaboratively as a group artwork.
Activities — How to Do(3 questions)
1
Activity 17.1 (branches of visual arts): pick one or two categories, document two artists/designers/craftspersons (practice, inspiration, themes, why recognised), present in class and note others’ presentations. What should you gather?
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Choose 1–2 categories; study two creators via works, films/interviews: their practice, inspiration and learning, themes, and why recognised. Present findings; take notes on classmates’ presentations too.
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Activity 17.2 (interact with professionals): with your teacher’s help, contact regional artists in person or online to learn the practical side of their work. How should you arrange it?
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Draft your questions on practice, training, income and challenges; ask the teacher to connect you to regional artists; meet in person or online; write up practical learnings (not biography) for the class.
3
Heritage Crafts: find out about Padma awardees or any craftsperson from your region or state. What should you collect?
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Search Padma awardee lists and ask elders/teachers for local names. Record craft, region, award/year and one line on significance (technique saved, community employed, tradition revived).