NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti (Hindi): Chapter 15 — दृश्य कला एवं विन्यास (डिज़ाइन) के तत्व तथा सिद्धांत
This chapter, 'दृश्य कला' (Visual Arts) from NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti, delves into the foundational aspects of visual arts, drawing from ancient Indian texts like the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana. It introduces the concept of primary colors – white, yellow, red, blue, and black – and explains how these can be mixed to create a vast spectrum of secondary and tertiary colors. The chapter emphasizes the importance of imagination and personal interpretation in art creation. It also provides valuable suggestions for teachers, encouraging them to foster creativity, originality, and exploration among students. The text highlights the need for a conducive learning environment with adequate space, light, and organized art supplies, promoting a holistic approach to art education that connects with daily life and culture.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 — दृश्य कला एवं विन्यास (डिज़ाइन) के तत्व तथा सिद्धांत |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 418 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of primary colors and their role in art.
- Learn how to mix colors to create a wide range of hues.
- Appreciate the importance of imagination and personal expression in visual arts.
- Develop an understanding of a conducive environment for art education.
- Gain insights into teaching methodologies that promote creativity and exploration.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मूल रंग | Primary colors |
| सफेद | White |
| पीला | Yellow |
| लाल | Red |
| नीला | Blue |
| काला | Black |
| कल्पना | Imagination |
| विवेक | Discernment/Wisdom |
| दृश्य कला | Visual Arts |
| कलाकृतियाँ | Artworks |
| सांस्कृतिक | Cultural |
| अन्वेषण | Exploration |
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Practice questions
- चित्रसूत्र के अनुसार मूल रंग कौन-कौन से हैं? Answer: चित्रसूत्र के अनुसार मूल रंग सफेद, पीला, लाल, नीला और काला हैं।
- कलाकार मूल रंगों से कितने प्रकार के रंग बना सकते हैं? Answer: कलाकार अपनी कल्पना और विवेक का उपयोग करके मूल रंगों को मिलाकर सैकड़ों, यहाँ तक कि हजारों रंग बना सकते हैं।
- शिक्षकों को विद्यार्थियों को कलाकृतियों में क्या व्यक्त करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना चाहिए? Answer: शिक्षकों को विद्यार्थियों को उनके मौलिक विचारों, कल्पनाओं, भावनाओं एवं जिज्ञासाओं को उनकी कलाकृतियों में स्वतंत्र रूप से व्यक्त करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना चाहिए।
- कला शिक्षण में किस प्रकार के वातावरण का होना आवश्यक है? Answer: कला शिक्षण में पर्याप्त प्रकाश, हवादार परिवेश और कला सामग्री को व्यवस्थित रूप से संग्रहीत करने की सुविधा वाला वातावरण आवश्यक है।
Frequently asked questions
What are the primary colors mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions five primary colors: white, yellow, red, blue, and black, as per the Chitrasutra from the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana.
How can one create new colors?
By using imagination and discretion, one can mix the primary colors to create hundreds, even thousands, of new colors.
What is the main advice for teachers in this chapter?
Teachers are advised to encourage students to express their original ideas, imagination, emotions, and curiosity freely in their artworks.
What kind of environment is suggested for art classes?
A conducive environment with adequate space, sufficient light, ventilation, and organized storage for art materials is suggested.
What should students be inspired to do instead of copying?
Students should be inspired to draw inspiration from their daily life activities and experiences to create original artworks, rather than copying from other sources.
What is the significance of the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana mentioned in the chapter?
The Vishnu Dharmottara Purana, specifically the Chitrasutra section, is cited as a source for the understanding of primary colors and their application in art.
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NCERT Class 8 Arts — Kriti (Hindi) — Chapter 15 — दृश्य कला एवं विन्यास (डिज़ाइन) के तत्व तथा सिद्धांत. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.