Art Made by Artists Today
Students will be introduced to prominent contemporary Indian artists and art movements, discussing how they blend traditional influences with modern themes and techniques.
Key Questions
- What materials do you think this artist used to make this picture?
- What do you see in this painting — can you describe it?
- Does this modern painting remind you of anything you know?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Gallery Walk
Students rotate through stations posted around the classroom, analysing prompts and building on each other's written responses — a high-engagement format that works across CBSE, ICSE, and state board contexts.
30–50 min
Think-Pair-Share
A three-phase structured discussion strategy that gives every student in a large Class individual thinking time, partner dialogue, and a structured pathway to contribute to whole-class learning — aligned with NEP 2020 competency-based outcomes.
10–20 min
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