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Ana-Art Rangoli as an Active Learning Strategy in Undergraduate Anatomy Education: An Innovative Educational

Raju R Bokan¹, Bhamini Sharma¹, Rashmi Malhotra¹

¹Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, IND.

|March 19, 2026

Summary

This study shows that using Ana-Art Rangoli, an art-based activity, effectively enhances anatomy education for medical students. The creative approach improved engagement, collaboration, and understanding of complex anatomical structures.

Keywords:

active learning anatomy education art-based learning medical education rangoli art

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Anatomy Teaching
Art-Integrated Learning

Background:

Anatomy education necessitates strong visual-spatial skills.
Traditional methods like lectures and textbooks present challenges for retaining complex anatomical relationships.
Active learning strategies integrating visual and kinesthetic elements can boost engagement and clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of Ana-Art Rangoli, an art-based activity, as an educational intervention in undergraduate anatomy.
To evaluate the effectiveness of this novel approach in improving student learning outcomes.

Main Methods:

First-year medical students participated in the Ana-Art Rangoli activity.
Students worked in groups to create rangoli designs representing assigned anatomy topics.
Faculty facilitated anatomical accuracy, and expert panels evaluated the creations based on predefined criteria.

Main Results:

All groups successfully completed their rangoli designs within the time limit.
Designs accurately depicted anatomical structures, utilizing color-coding for relationships.
Students demonstrated active participation, confident explanation of concepts, enhanced engagement, and peer learning.

Conclusions:

Ana-Art Rangoli is a practical and effective active learning strategy for undergraduate anatomy.
This art-integrated approach fosters engagement, collaboration, and conceptual understanding.
Such activities can complement traditional methods, enriching the anatomy learning experience.