The NCERT Notes for Class 8 Arts (Kriti) Chapter 15 Elements and Principles of Visual Art and Design help students revise the 2026-27 chapter through visual elements, Shadanga, Indian artist examples and design principles.
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Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 15 Notes Overview
Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 15 explains how artworks are made from visual elements and organised with design principles. The chapter compares these elements with ingredients in a recipe and asks students to observe art in daily life.
- The chapter covers point, line, shape, form, colour, value, texture and space.
- It explains Shadanga through six limbs of art from Vishnudharmottara Purana.
- It applies principles such as unity, balance, rhythm, movement, emphasis, proportion and hierarchy.
Elements of Visual Art and Design
The elements of art and design are the basic parts used to make a visual. A point is the smallest element, line joins points, shape is flat, form has depth, and space organises the parts of the artwork.
| Element | Meaning | Revision Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Point and line | Smallest dot and visible path | Use direction, thickness and character in answers. |
| Shape and form | Flat area and three-dimensional depth | Shape is two-dimensional, form has volume. |
| Colour and value | Reflected light and light-dark tone | Tint uses white, shade uses black. |
| Texture and space | Surface quality and arranged area | Include positive, negative, foreground and background space. |
Shadanga and Six Limbs of Art
Shadanga means six limbs of art. The chapter connects it with Vishnudharmottara Purana and explains how artists combine visual elements tastefully, much like a cook combines ingredients in correct proportion.
| Shadanga Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Roopabhedah | Difference between forms |
| Pramanani | Measurement and structure |
| Bhava | Expression and emotion |
| Lavanya Yojanam | Aesthetic composition and grace |
| Sadrishyam | Similitude and resemblance |
| Varnikabhangam | Use of tools and colours |
Principles of Visual Art and Design
Principles of design explain how elements are arranged so a visual communicates clearly. Unity and harmony connect the parts, balance gives stability, rhythm and movement guide the eye, and emphasis makes one part stand out.
| Principle | How to Identify It |
|---|---|
| Unity and harmony | The parts feel connected and pleasing. |
| Balance | Visual weight feels stable through symmetry or asymmetry. |
| Rhythm and movement | Pattern and repetition guide the eye. |
| Emphasis | One visual element stands out through colour, size or placement. |
| Proportion | Sizes of parts relate to one another. |
| Hierarchy | The viewer understands what to see first, next and last. |
Visual Art and Design Video Lesson
Source: YouTube education channel
Activities and Assessment Points
Activities 15.1 to 15.4 ask students to identify visual elements, make a one-week visual journal, analyse design principles and create a personal symbol or motif.
- Activity 15.1: identify lines, shapes, textures and other elements in artworks.
- Activity 15.2: draw objects, plants, textiles and architectural details in a journal.
- Activity 15.3: analyse artworks using principles such as rhythm, movement and emphasis.
- Activity 15.4: create a motif using symmetry, repetition, proportion, emphasis and hierarchy.
Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 15 Related Resources
| Resource | Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 15 Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Download Chapter 15 NCERT Book PDF |
| NCERT Solutions | Open Chapter 15 NCERT Solutions |
| Handwritten Notes | Download Chapter 15 Handwritten Notes |
Class 8 Arts Kriti Notes for All Chapters
| Chapter | Notes Link |
|---|---|
| Chapter 12 Dance for Well-being | Download Chapter 12 Notes |
| Chapter 13 Innovation, Inclusivity and Inspiring Change | Download Chapter 13 Notes |
| Chapter 14 A Presentation of Dance and Choreography | Download Chapter 14 Notes |
| Chapter 15 Elements and Principles of Visual Art and Design | Download Chapter 15 Notes |
| Chapter 16 Still Life in Colour | Download Chapter 16 Notes |
Elements and Principles of Visual Art and Design Class 8 Arts Kriti Notes FAQs
Ques. What is covered in Class 8 Arts Kriti Chapter 15 notes?
Ans. The notes cover visual elements, Shadanga, principles of design, modern Indian artist examples, activities and assessment points.
Ques. What are the main elements of visual art in Chapter 15?
Ans. The main elements are point, line, shape, form, colour, value, texture and space.
Ques. What does Shadanga mean in visual art?
Ans. Shadanga means six limbs of art. It includes roopabhedah, pramanani, bhava, lavanya yojanam, sadrishyam and varnikabhangam.
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