NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti: Chapter 17 — How You Feel
This NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti chapter, 'How You Feel...', delves into the human body and facial expressions. Students will explore a rock-cut sculpture from Mahabalipuram, learn to create clay reliefs depicting emotions, and discover proportions in drawing faces. The chapter also addresses stereotypes in popular culture, encouraging artwork that reinterprets them. An activity, 'Act and Guess,' based on the navarasa, allows students to practice and identify emotions through facial expressions and body language, enhancing their understanding of non-verbal communication and artistic representation of feelings.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti |
| Chapter | Chapter 17 — How You Feel |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 276 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the connection between facial expressions and emotions.
- Explore the human body and proportions in art.
- Learn to create clay reliefs depicting emotions.
- Analyze and challenge stereotypes in popular culture through art.
- Practice non-verbal communication through acting out emotions.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Facial expressions | The movements of the muscles of the face that show how you feel. |
| Sculpture | A work of art made by shaping or combining hard or plastic materials. |
| Reliefs | A sculpture or carving that projects from a flat surface. |
| Ratios and proportions | The relationship between sizes or quantities, used in art for balance and realism. |
| Stereotypes | Oversimplified and fixed ideas about a particular type of person or thing. |
| Navarasa | The nine basic emotions or moods in Indian arts like dance and theatre. |
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Practice questions
- What is one of the main aspects of the human body that this chapter studies? Answer: Facial expressions.
- What art form from Mahabalipuram will you explore? Answer: A rock-cut sculpture.
- What activity helps you practice guessing emotions? Answer: Activity 17.1: Act and Guess.
- What are stereotypes in popular culture? Answer: Oversimplified and fixed ideas about a particular type of person or thing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti Chapter 17?
The chapter focuses on human body, facial expressions, emotions, and stereotypes, using art as a medium.
What art activities are included in this chapter?
Students will learn to make clay reliefs and draw faces, and participate in an 'Act and Guess' game based on facial expressions.
What historical art form is mentioned in the chapter?
A rock-cut sculpture from Mahabalipuram is mentioned.
How does the chapter address stereotypes?
It encourages students to examine stereotypes in popular culture and create artwork that presents them in new ways.
What is the 'Act and Guess' activity about?
It's a game where students enact prompts using facial expressions and body movements, and others guess the prompt.
What concept from theatre and dance is used in the activity?
The concept of 'navarasa' (nine basic emotions) is used.
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NCERT Class 7 Arts — Kriti — Chapter 17 — How You Feel. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.