NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I (Hindi): Chapter 4 — व्यक्तियों द्वारा की जाने वाली गतिविधियाँ
This chapter, 'Activities Performed by People,' from NCERT Class 4 Arts Bansuri - I, focuses on observing and depicting human movement and activities through art. It encourages students to recall crowded places and notice the unique postures and body language of individuals. Referencing artwork from Chapter 1, the chapter guides students to use geometric shapes to represent people in various actions and working states. It also introduces the concept of creating three-dimensional (3D) geometric toys, inspired by traditional Indian toys, such as a dancing doll. The chapter aims to foster imagination, creativity, and enjoyment through artistic expression. Activity 4.1, 'Visual Diary,' involves sketching friends performing daily actions, emphasizing quick observation and capturing interesting poses, even if imperfectly.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Bansuri - I (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — व्यक्तियों द्वारा की जाने वाली गतिविधियाँ |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 248 |
Learning outcomes
- Observe and represent human postures and movements in art.
- Utilize geometric shapes to depict people in various activities.
- Understand the inspiration from traditional Indian toys for creating 3D art.
- Develop imagination and creativity through artistic activities.
- Practice quick sketching of human actions.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मुद्रा | Posture |
| हाव-भाव | Expression/Gesture |
| अंग-विन्यास | Body arrangement/Pose |
| ज्यामितीय आकृतियाँ | Geometric shapes |
| त्रि-आयामी (3डी) | Three-dimensional (3D) |
| नृत्य करती गुड़िया | Dancing doll |
| कल्पना | Imagination |
| रचना | Creation |
| दृश्य पत्रिका | Visual diary |
| रेखाचित्र | Sketch |
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Practice questions
- व्यक्तियों की कौन-सी दो विशेषताएँ हमें भीड़ वाले स्थान पर अनूठी लग सकती हैं? Answer: व्यक्तियों की मुद्रा/हाव-भाव और उनका अंग-विन्यास अनूठा लग सकता है।
- इस अध्याय में ज्यामितीय आकृतियों का उपयोग किस लिए किया जाएगा? Answer: ज्यामितीय आकृतियों का उपयोग लोगों को अलग-अलग गतियों में या काम करते हुए दर्शाने के लिए किया जाएगा।
- 'दृश्य पत्रिका' गतिविधि में क्या करने के लिए कहा गया है? Answer: 'दृश्य पत्रिका' गतिविधि में मित्र द्वारा की जा रही दैनिक क्रियाओं का अभिनय करते समय उसकी मुद्राओं का रेखाचित्र बनाने के लिए कहा गया है।
- रेखाचित्र बनाते समय क्या चिंता करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है? Answer: रेखाचित्र बनाते समय यह चिंता करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है कि वह पूरी तरह से सही हो, या यदि वह अधूरा या असामान्य प्रतीत होता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 4 Arts Chapter 4?
The chapter focuses on depicting human activities and movements using art, particularly geometric shapes, and creating 3D toys.
What is the purpose of the 'Visual Diary' activity?
The 'Visual Diary' activity encourages students to quickly sketch friends performing daily actions, capturing their body movements and poses.
What kind of toys can be made inspired by this chapter?
Students can create three-dimensional (3D) geometric toys, such as a dancing doll, inspired by traditional Indian toys.
What artistic skills are developed in this chapter?
This chapter helps develop observation skills, the ability to represent human figures, creativity, and quick sketching abilities.
How does the chapter relate to previous learning?
It references artwork from Chapter 1 (Nandlal Bose's art) to observe people's postures and movements.
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