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# Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art

Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art is chapter 15 in Madhurima, a CBSE Class 9 book for the subject Arts on Edzy.

## Knowledge Snapshot

| Field | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Board | CBSE |
| Curriculum | CBSE |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Madhurima |
| Chapter | Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art |
| Chapter Number In Book | 15 |
| Chapter Slug | mediums-and-techniques-in-visual-art |
| Pages | 193-207 |
| Page Count | 15 |
| Source PDF | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/9616ce73-f528-441f-b814-c3cc49e96067.pdf |
| Last Updated | 2026-07-17 |

## Chapter Overview

The chapter discusses the various mediums and techniques used in visual art, demonstrating how artists select and utilize materials in their creative processes. It emphasizes the historical context of art mediums from primitive cave paintings to contemporary digital practices, along with the significance of proper care and storage of art materials.

## Topic Inventory

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 6a58a5c6b97f97a8a732459e | Introduction to Mediums in Visual Art |
| 2 | 6a58a5c6b97f97a8a73245a3 | Types of Visual Art Mediums |
| 3 | 6a58a5c6b97f97a8a73245a8 | Care and Maintenance of Art Materials |
| 4 | 6a58a5c6b97f97a8a73245b7 | Sculptural Crafts of India |
| 5 | 6a58a5c6b97f97a8a73245e5 | Exploring Mediums with Colour Theory |
| 6 | 6a58a5c7b97f97a8a7324602 | Perspective Techniques in Visual Art |

## Topic-Wise Extracted Content

### Introduction to Mediums in Visual Art

The chapter begins with a discussion on the importance of materials, tools, and techniques in artist expression throughout history, referencing the evolution from prehistoric art to modern digital forms.

### Types of Visual Art Mediums

The chapter outlines various mediums, including watercolours, charcoal, oil pastels, and digital tools, emphasizing different techniques and their characteristics as shared among students.

### Care and Maintenance of Art Materials

It emphasizes the need for responsible storage and care of art materials. Suggested practices include cleaning brushes after use, organizing materials, and conscious sourcing of sustainable products.

### Sculptural Crafts of India

The chapter showcases traditional Indian sculptural crafts, like the weaving of bamboo hats by the Lepchas and the craft of making decorative objects from the shola plant, emphasizing the cultural significance and techniques involved.

### Exploring Mediums with Colour Theory

The use of the Chitra-sūtra is highlighted, explaining the foundational colours and their mixing to create different shades and tones.

## Important Chapter Facts

- The chapter is Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art.
- The chapter number in the book is 15.
- The subject is Arts.
- The book is Madhurima.
- The class is Class 9.
- The source PDF is https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/9616ce73-f528-441f-b814-c3cc49e96067.pdf.
- The chapter covers pages 193-207.
- The chapter page count is 15.
- The topic list contains the supplied topic entries.

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| Chapter Markdown | Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-9-arts-madhurima-mediums-and-techniques-in-visual-art.md |
| Source PDF | Mediums and Techniques in Visual Art | https://edzy-ai.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/edzy-express-ts/9616ce73-f528-441f-b814-c3cc49e96067.pdf |

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| Last Updated | 2026-07-17 |