Art and Model Drawing for Class 9 English Medium is the official textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore. It follows the official Punjab Board syllabus and is written in English.
This book covers drawing, painting, graphic design, and the history of art and architecture in Pakistan. It gives students hands-on practice exercises alongside the theory, building both practical skill and cultural knowledge before the final exam.
Note: This is the English Medium edition. For the Urdu Medium edition, see the Art and Model Drawing Class 9 Urdu Medium PDF page.
Book Overview
- Class: 9
- Subject: Art and Model Drawing
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB, Lahore)
- Author: Dr. Sadia Murtaza, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
- Editor: Ms. Sidra Liaqat, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
- Total Chapters: 8
- Medium: English
- Format: PDF
Chapter List
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Art and Drawing
Introduces the basic question of what art is, the basic elements of art and drawing, basic shapes and forms, and the core principles of art that guide all the practical work in later chapters. English art terminology introduced here (form, composition, principle) is used consistently throughout the rest of the book.
Chapter 2 – Drawing and Sketching-I
Covers the importance of drawing and its everyday usage, the tools and materials needed for drawing, and nine hands-on drawing practice exercises ranging from observing basic shapes and symmetrical objects to still life drawings of fruit, hard objects, garden tools, fresh flowers, and landscapes. Instructions for each practice exercise are written in clear, step-by-step English.
Chapter 3 – Painting Practice-I
Introduces what painting is and covers major painting styles including fresco, tempera, oil, watercolor and gouache, acrylics, pastels, spray paints, mixed media, and digital painting, along with three hands-on painting practice exercises. The English names of these painting styles match the internationally used terms for each medium.
Chapter 4 – An Introduction to Graphic Design
Covers calligraphy as the art of lettering in both Urdu and English, along with poster making and repeat pattern design. English medium students practice English calligraphy techniques alongside the required Urdu calligraphy exercises.
Chapter 5 – History of Architecture in Pakistan
Covers major historical buildings in Pakistan including the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro, the Julian Monastery, Lahore Fort in the Mughal era, the Badshahi Mosque, the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Minar-e-Pakistan. Each monument is described with its English name and construction period as commonly used in art history references.
Chapter 6 – History of Painting in South Asia
Covers the Ajanta cave paintings, Mughal painting, and profiles of master painters of Pakistan including Haji Muhammad Sharif, Abdul Rahman Chughtai, Allah Baksh, Shakir Ali, Sadequain, Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq, and Anna Molka Ahmad. Artist names and art movements are presented in English as commonly cited in art history texts.
Chapter 7 – Master Calligraphists of Pakistan
Profiles master calligraphists of Pakistan including Sadequain, Shakir Ali, Khurshid Alam Gohar Qalam, and Gulgee. Each calligraphist’s work and style is summarized in English for easy exam revision.
Chapter 8 – Textiles: Weaving, Printing and Embroidery
Covers weaving and the hand loom, carpet making, printing, Ajrak, embroidery, and Ralli work as forms of Pakistani craftsmanship. English craft terminology used here matches what appears in the assessment and examination section at the end of the book.
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Class 9 students following the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus who take Art and Model Drawing in English medium need this book. It suits students who want practical drawing and painting exercises alongside a clear introduction to the history of art and architecture in Pakistan.
Applicable Boards
PCTB (Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board), Lahore, publishes this Art and Model Drawing book mainly for Punjab Board students. Since the syllabus can vary by province, students from other boards should confirm their own curriculum before using this edition for exam preparation.
FAQs
Is this Art and Model Drawing book for Class 9?
Yes. This is the official Class 9 Art and Model Drawing book, English medium, under the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus.
Can Urdu medium students use this book?
This is the English medium edition. A separate page is available for Urdu medium students to download the Urdu version of this book.
Is this the latest edition?
This PDF follows the official PCTB Art and Model Drawing Class 9 curriculum and chapter structure.
Does this book cover all 8 chapters of the syllabus?
Yes, it covers all 8 chapters, from drawing and painting practice to graphic design, the history of art and architecture in Pakistan, and textile crafts.
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