General Knowledge in Art — 2012
WASSCE · 27 questions
27 questions
Fixatives are usually sprayed on pictures made in
The area in a picture that seems to have the greatest visual appeal is the
What does the prevalence of animals in the prehistoric cave paintings reveal
The art which depicts recognizable natural forms is referred to as
Islamic art has always been restricted to
Who is the exponent of cubism?
The sphinx is a colossal stature with a human head and the body of a
The artist sharpens his creative ability if he produces airport art stereotyped art mechanically produced art inspiration triggered art 19.How are elements of design identified in nature?
By what means is illusion of distance created with colour when drawing objects and scenes?
A printed notice which serves as a means of communication is termed
In indigenous art, there is no distinction between
Tonal drawing is used to define form rhythm silhouette style 24.The ancient Egyptian painted beautifully on wooden panels, walls of temples and
Which of the following ethnic groups is noted for terra cotta sculpture?
Rites of passage mark the transition through
In architecture, the Greeks invented the
Taking inventory of a work of art means stating
In the practice of animism snakes crocodile’s frogs and birds are linked with
Ancient Egyptians painted women differently from men by making the women
Bleaching is a process of rendering a fabric
Lino is the most suitable medium for
A mixture of clay and other ceramic materials is called
All the following are complementary colours except
Passing judgment on a work of art after considering its qualities is termed
The sculpture who executed the discus thrower was
When shading a drawing, consideration should be given to the
Which of the following art forms requires the use of odds and ends?
Which of the following masks is used in rituals connected with the Simo society?