NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti-I (Sanskrit): Chapter 16 — दृश्यकला
This chapter, "The Description of Nature's Colors" from NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti-I, explores the significance of colors in nature and their perception. It explains how colors change with light, citing examples of fruits appearing dull in dim light and vibrant in bright light. The text emphasizes that color is a crucial element of visual art, and understanding color mixing allows for creative expression. It also touches upon color blindness, where individuals perceive colors differently, and how artists and scientists have sought ways to understand and work with these variations. The chapter introduces primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, explaining how they are formed through mixing, which is essential for artistic creation and understanding the visual world.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti-I (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 16 — दृश्यकला |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 303 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of colors in nature and their perception.
- Learn how light affects the appearance of colors.
- Explore the concept of color mixing to create secondary and tertiary colors.
- Gain awareness of color blindness and its impact on color perception.
- Appreciate the importance of color in visual arts and creative expression.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| वर्णः | Color |
| प्रकाशः | Light |
| इन्द्रधनुः | Rainbow |
| रक्ताङ्गफलम् | Red fruit |
| उज्ज्वलम् | Bright |
| म्लानः | Dull |
| कृष्णम् | Black |
| दृश्यकला | Visual art |
| वर्णान्धत्वं | Color blindness |
| प्राथमिक-वर्णः | Primary color |
| द्वितीयक-वर्णः | Secondary color |
| तृतीयक-वर्णः | Tertiary color |
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Practice questions
- रंगों का महत्व क्या है? Answer: रंग दृश्य कला का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा हैं और प्रकृति में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।
- प्रकाश रंगों को कैसे प्रभावित करता है? Answer: प्रकाश के बदलने से रंगों का दिखना भी बदल जाता है; तेज प्रकाश में रंग अधिक जीवंत दिखते हैं।
- प्राथमिक रंग कौन से हैं? Answer: पीला, लाल और नीला प्राथमिक रंग हैं।
- द्वितीयक रंग कैसे बनते हैं? Answer: दो प्राथमिक रंगों को मिलाने से द्वितीयक रंग बनते हैं।
- वर्णान्धत्व क्या है? Answer: वर्णान्धत्व एक ऐसी स्थिति है जिसमें व्यक्ति रंगों को सामान्य रूप से नहीं देख पाता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 16 of Kriti-I?
Chapter 16, 'प्राकृितकतायाः वर्णणपः', discusses the description of colors in nature and their perception.
How does light affect colors?
The chapter explains that colors change with the change in light; for example, a bright red fruit appears dull in dim light.
What are the primary colors mentioned in the chapter?
The primary colors mentioned are yellow (पीत), red (रक्त), and blue (नील).
What is color blindness (वर्णान्धत्व)?
Color blindness is a condition where individuals perceive colors differently or have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors.
How are secondary colors formed?
Secondary colors are formed by mixing two primary colors, as illustrated in the color wheel activity.
What is the purpose of the color wheel activity?
The color wheel activity helps understand how primary colors mix to form secondary and tertiary colors, aiding in artistic creation.
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NCERT Class 7 Arts — Kriti-I (Sanskrit) — Chapter 16 — दृश्यकला. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.