NCERT Class 7 Kriti (Arts) Book 2026-27

Academic Session 2026 - 2027

NCERT Class 7 Art Education 'Kriti' PDF (2026-27)

The NCERT Class 7 Art Education book “Kriti” is a holistic resource that integrates Theatre, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts. Designed for the 2026-27 session under NEP 2020, it encourages students to express creativity, understand cultural heritage, and explore various artistic mediums through hands-on performance and creation.

Chapter-wise 'Kriti' PDF Download (2026-27)

Chapter No.	Art Form & Chapter Title
Unit 1: Theatre
Chapter 1	Understanding Emotions
Chapter 2	Say More without Speech-Mime
Chapter 3	Let's Design-Stage Technicals 2
Chapter 4	Story of India's Storytelling Tradition
Unit 2: Music
Chapter 5	Making Music
Chapter 6	Music, Emotions and Creativity
Chapter 7	Ragas and Talas/Taal
Chapter 8	The Music of the People
Chapter 9	Performance
Unit 3: Dance and Movement
Chapter 10	Dance and Sculpture
Chapter 11	Dance Vocabulary and Techniques
Chapter 12	Dance, You and Creativity
Chapter 13	Personalities
Chapter 14	Natya
Unit 4: Visual Arts
Chapter 15	Objects in Icons and Symbols
Chapter 16	Nature's Palette
Chapter 17	How You Feel
Chapter 18	Textiles and Traditions
Chapter 19	The Art of Calligraphy
Chapter 20	Integration of All Art Forms

Why Study 'Kriti' Art Education?

• Expressive Growth: Helps students understand and portray complex human emotions through theatre and mime.
• Cultural Literacy: Connects learners with India’s rich storytelling, folk music, and textile traditions.
• Technical Skills: Introduces stage design, Ragas/Talas in music, and calligraphy techniques.
• Multidisciplinary Learning: The final unit explores how dance, sculpture, and visual arts merge to bring art to life.

Steps to Download from NCERT Portal:

1. Visit the official website at ncert.nic.in.
2. Go to 'Publications' and choose 'PDF (I-XII)'.
3. Select 'Class 7', Subject 'Art Education', and Book Title 'Kriti'.
4. Access specific chapters or download the full ZIP for the current session.