ISC 2026 Art Paper 4 Improvement Examination Question Paper for Class 12

About this paper

This is ISC Class 12 Art Paper 4, Original Imaginative Composition in Colour, from the 2026 Improvement Examination (code 1226-871D-I.E.). It carries 100 marks, allows three hours, and is given to candidates one week in advance. One of five topics is chosen for an original composition. The subjects are a proud moment, an abandoned library found on holiday, the view from inside a large bubble, a storm with clothes flying and windows banging, and the view from the roof of a very tall building. The picture must not be copied from any picture already seen, and it should fill the sheet. Only the question number, UID and Index Number may be written on the front.

Exam

ISC Class 12

Subject

Art

Year

2026

Paper code

1226-871D-I.E.

Maximum marks

100

Time allowed

3 hours

Questions

5

Pages

2

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Topics 1–5

  100 marks

  Original imaginative composition in colour; select any one topic and state its number

Topics covered

• A proud moment
• An abandoned library on holiday
• View from inside a bubble
• A storm indoors
• The view from a tall rooftop

Questions from this paper

1. Depict the scene of a proud moment from your life.
2. You have gone on a holiday. At the venue where you are staying, you discover an abandoned library. Depict the scene that you are confronted with.
3. Imagine yourself inside a large bubble. Draw and paint the view from within it. Attention should be given to the distorted perspective.
4. There is a frightful storm happening. Clothes are flying and windows are banging. You are running around trying to manage the situation.
5. Imagine that you are standing on the rooftop of a very tall building. What do you see far below?