• Aadarsh Chitrakala* (आदर्श चित्रकला) by Prof. Jayprakash Jagtap is an art-education and drawing reference book focused on the fundamentals and practice of visual art. It is intended particularly for students and learners of drawing and fine arts, providing a structured introduction to the principles and techniques needed to develop artistic skills. BookGanga lists both the Marathi edition आदर्श चित्रकला and an English edition titled Aadarsh Chitrakala (English) among Jayprakash Jagtap's publications.

The book is associated with the broader field of चित्रकला (painting/drawing) and art education. Jagtap has authored several other art-related titles, including Colour Theory, Indian Art History, Visual Arts – Principles and Appreciation, The Art of Teaching Art, and Art Expression, making Aadarsh Chitrakala part of his wider body of educational writing on visual arts.