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8. Why do artists use the human body as a reference in design?
9. What type of grid was used in Hindu temples?

10. How do Indian Knowledge Systems influence modern design?

IV. Long answer type questions.
1. Describe how metaphors and mapping help in expressing abstract ideas in Indian design.
2. What are the different types of grids used in Indian design and what do they represent?

3. How do Indian Knowledge Systems blend creativity with tradition in design?
4. In what ways do fractals and parametrization show that Indian artists valued both structure and creativity in
their work? Give examples.
5. Explain the philosophical meaning behind the Sri Yantra’s geometric design.
21 st #Critical Thinking
V. Competency-based questions. Century #Creativity
Skills
1. Imagine a team is designing a cultural park. They want every section to represent a different natural element
(fire, water, air, etc.). How can they use metaphors to do this based on Indian Knowledge Systems?
2. If you were creating a logo to represent growth using Indian design principles, which natural element or
pattern would you use? Justify your choice.

Activity 1 21 st
Century #Creativity
Design a Temple Floor Plan Using a Square Grid. Skills Lab Activity
• Create a 3x3 or 4x4 square grid layout in PPT/Canva.
• Mark the Garbhagriha (navel) at the center, mouth (doorway), feet (outer base), and side
projections as arms.
• Label each part and add decorative icons or images (like a lotus, chakra, etc.).

• Add a title and short caption: “Temple as a Body – A Cosmic Map.”
21 st
Activity 2 Century #Technology Literacy
Skills #Creativity
Create a Fractal Pattern Inspired by Nature.
• Choose a basic natural shape like a leaf, tree, or sunflower.
• Using drawing tools or shape elements in PPT, repeat the shape in smaller versions 3–4 times to form a fractal
pattern.
• Show how the pattern “grows” (e.g., a tree with branching limbs).
• Label it as “Fractal from Nature” and explain how fractals are used in temple towers.

Activity 3 21 st #Technology Literacy
Century #Creativity
Design a Rangoli or Logo Using Indian Symbols. Skills

• Design a rangoli or a logo using Indian symbols (e.g., lotus = purity, chakra = time, fire = energy).
• Use Canva/PPT and place the most important symbol in the center (showing hierarchy).
• Use symmetry and color balance.
• Add a note/slide explaining why the symbols were chosen and what they represent.

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