Folk and Tribal Art Forms · Term 2

Kalamkari: Andhra Pradesh

Investigating the hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile art, known for its narrative and floral designs.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the traditional process of Kalamkari painting, including natural dyes and mordants.
  2. Analyze how Kalamkari textiles serve as visual narratives of Hindu mythology.
  3. Differentiate between the Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam styles of Kalamkari.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class: Class 11
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Folk and Tribal Art Forms
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Experiential Learning

Learn through direct experience, then reflect and connect to theory

30–60 min

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Gallery Walk

Groups create exhibits, circulate, and give written feedback

30–50 min

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