Graphics — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Graphics and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Graphics — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Six Limbs of Indian Painting & Fundamentals of Visual Arts (Elements & Principles)
Chapter 2: The Mughal and Deccan schools of Miniature Painting
Chapter 3: The Bengal School of Painting and the Modern Trends in Indian Art
Chapter 4: Making of graphic-print through Serigraphy/Lithography/Etching and Engraving (Intaglio Process) techniques
Chapter 5: Portfolio Assessment

Frequently asked questions

Is the Graphics textbook available for free?

Yes. CBSE publishes the official study material/textbook free of cost. Use the official download link above for the authentic copy.

Is the Graphics textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Graphics textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Graphics faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Graphics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Graphics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.