NCERT Handwritten Notes for Class 7 Arts (Kriti) Chapter 17 How You Feel have been prepared for quick revision, according to the 2026-27 NCERT syllabus. The PDF covers facial expressions, head proportions, clay relief work, Mahabalipuram sculpture study and body stereotypes.
- Download a 22-page handwritten revision PDF for Class 7 Arts Chapter 17.
- Revise Activity 17.1 to Activity 17.5 with simple visual checkpoints.
- Use the notes before an art file review, class activity or school test.
These Class 7 Arts Chapter 17 handwritten revision notes follow the 2026-27 NCERT Kriti textbook and keep every activity easy to revise.
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How You Feel Chapter Snapshot
How You Feel connects art with emotion, drama, sculpture and social observation. The chapter begins with facial expressions and body movement, then moves into head proportion, relief sculpture and body stereotypes.
The main revision chain is expression, proportion, facial drawing, Mahabalipuram relief, clay slab, slip work and stereotype-busting artwork. This sequence covers the whole chapter without making the activity steps feel scattered.
| Topic | What to Remember | Activity Link |
|---|---|---|
| Act and Guess | Read feeling through face and body movement | Activity 17.1 |
| Head proportions | Use ratios to place eyes, nose, ears and mouth | Activity 17.2 |
| Clay relief | Raise the face by lowering the background | Activity 17.4 |
Facial Expressions and Head Proportions
Activity 17.1 asks students to act and guess situations. A student enacts a prompt and others observe body movements and facial expressions. This builds the habit of seeing emotion before drawing it.
- Support may soften the face.
- Fear can widen the eyes.
- Discovery may lift the eyebrows.
- Ridicule or harsh speech can change posture.
Activity 17.2 connects art with mathematics. Students use face proportions, ratios and finger measurement to understand why a baby face appears different from an adult face.
Mahabalipuram Relief and Clay Work
The chapter takes students to the rock-cut sculpture at Mahabalipuram. The scene is linked with the Descent of Ganga and Arjuna's Penance. Students study characters such as kinnaras, gandharvas, yakshas and sages.
| Step | Revision Point |
|---|---|
| Prepare clay | Soak, knead and remove stones or pebbles |
| Make slab | Roll about 15 cm by 15 cm by 3 cm |
| Raise face | Remove background clay and build features with slip |
| Finish | Add texture, make a hanging hole and let it dry |
Body Stereotypes in Class 7 Arts
Activity 17.5 asks students to observe different body types and challenge stereotypes. A stereotype is a generalised idea about a person, place or community, and it is not factual.
The chapter gives examples such as assuming a large body cannot run fast, a slender body is weak or one skin colour is more beautiful. The art task is to make sketches that challenge these narrow ideas.
- Observe people with dignity, not judgement.
- Collect examples from advertisements, films, illustrations and videos.
- Create artwork that shows strength, story and individuality.
How You Feel Video Lesson
The video below can be used as a quick support lesson for revising the Class 7 Arts (Kriti) textbook before reading the handwritten notes.
Source: Prof.Analysis on YouTube
Related NCERT Class 7 Arts (Kriti) Resources
Use these related resources when you want the official book chapter or nearby handwritten notes from the same Arts (Kriti) visual arts unit.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Class 7 Arts Chapter 17 NCERT Book PDF |
| Previous Chapter | Class 7 Arts Chapter 16 Handwritten Notes |
| Chapter 15 Notes | Class 7 Arts Chapter 15 Handwritten Notes |
All Chapters for Class 7 Arts (Kriti) Handwritten Notes
| Chapter | Handwritten Notes |
|---|---|
| Chapter 12 Dance, You and Creativity | Download Notes |
| Chapter 13 Personalities | Download Notes |
| Chapter 14 Natya | Download Notes |
| Chapter 15 Objects in Icons and Symbols | Download Notes |
| Chapter 16 Nature's Palette | Download Notes |
FAQs on NCERT Class 7 Arts Chapter 17 Handwritten Notes
Ques. What is covered in Class 7 Arts Chapter 17 How You Feel?
Ans. The chapter covers facial expressions, head proportions, Mahabalipuram relief sculpture, clay relief process and body stereotypes.
Ques. What is Activity 17.1 in How You Feel?
Ans. Activity 17.1 is Act and Guess. Students enact prompts and others observe body movement and facial expressions to guess the situation.
Ques. What does the clay relief activity teach?
Ans. The clay relief activity teaches students to prepare clay, roll a slab, trace a face, lower the background, add features with slip and dry the work.
Ques. Why are body stereotypes discussed in How You Feel?
Ans. Body stereotypes are discussed so students can question unfair assumptions and create artwork that shows different bodies with dignity and story.
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