NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti (Sanskrit): Chapter 19 — कलासु जागरूकतायै अभिज्ञानम््
This chapter, 'Awareness in Arts: Campaign', from NCERT Class 8 Arts Kriti, focuses on the importance of awareness campaigns in communicating specific messages and drawing attention to significant issues. It outlines the steps involved in creating a campaign, including gathering information, research, designing, writing the main message, and visual production. The chapter emphasizes that these campaigns can be for public announcements, like mask-wearing during a pandemic or voter registration, and often utilize art for health, hygiene, environment, and policy awareness. Various media like posters, banners, pamphlets, and brochures are used, carefully designed with words and visuals to capture public attention. Students are encouraged to create an awareness campaign to promote participation and appreciation in diverse art forms and cultural artifacts. The chapter includes an activity (19.1) where students choose a topic for their campaign, potentially collaborating with artists and identifying local art traditions or events.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 8 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 19 — कलासु जागरूकतायै अभिज्ञानम्् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 278 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the purpose and components of an awareness campaign.
- Identify various media used in awareness campaigns.
- Learn to select a topic for an art awareness campaign.
- Explore collaboration with artists and local art traditions.
- Develop skills to promote participation and appreciation in arts.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| अभिज्ञानम् | Campaign/Awareness |
| सन्देशस्य | Of the message |
| संप्रेषणार्थं | For communication |
| उत्पादस्य | Of the product |
| सामग्रीसङ््ग्रहणं | Material collection |
| शोधनं | Research |
| दृश्यनि�र्मा�णं | Visual creation |
| सार्ववजनि�क-घोषणा | Public announcement |
| मतदातृपञ्जीकरणस्य | Voter registration |
| पर्याया�वरणं | Environment |
| भिQत्तिƻपत्राणि | Posters |
| फलकानि | Banners/Boards |
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Practice questions
- What is the main purpose of an awareness campaign? Answer: To communicate a specific message and draw attention to important issues.
- Name two types of media used in awareness campaigns mentioned in the chapter. Answer: Posters (भिQत्तिƻपत्राणि) and banners (फलकानि).
- What are some examples of topics for awareness campaigns mentioned? Answer: Health, hygiene, environment, policy, mask-wearing, voter registration.
- What is Activity 19.1 about? Answer: Choosing a topic for one's own awareness campaign.
- Who can students collaborate with for their campaign? Answer: Artists like painters, sculptors, designers, photographers, or groups preserving art traditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is an awareness campaign (अभिज्ञानम्)?
An awareness campaign helps communicate a specific message and draws attention to important issues.
What are the key steps in creating a campaign?
Key steps include gathering information, research, designing, writing the message, and visual production.
What kind of topics are suitable for awareness campaigns using art?
Topics like health, hygiene, environment, policy, and public announcements (e.g., mask-wearing, voter registration) are suitable.
What materials are used for awareness campaigns?
Materials include posters, banners, pamphlets, and brochures, designed with words and visuals.
What is the main goal of Activity 19.1?
The goal is for students to choose a topic for their own awareness campaign.
Can students work with artists for their campaign?
Yes, students can collaborate with artists like painters, sculptors, designers, or photographers.
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NCERT Class 8 Arts — Kriti (Sanskrit) — Chapter 19 — कलासु जागरूकतायै अभिज्ञानम््. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.