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Art/Design Appreciation 4 Question Paper

Art/Design Appreciation 4

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Design

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

AAD 400: ART/DESIGN APPRECIATION 4

DATE: Wednesday 30th December, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer questions ONE and any other TWO from the questions below.

Q1.
There are art movements that featured strongly in the 20th Century. Among them are Surrealists and Conceptual Artists. Identify and explain the philosophies of each movement and name at least two artists and one each of their prominent art works. Describe the content of the works and show the features that characterize the movement. [30 marks]
Q2.
The following three art movements generated conflicts which resulted into various art movements of the 20th Century. They are Neo-Classicism, romanticism and Realism.
(i)
Briefly trace the ancestry of classicism from antiquity to Neo-Classicism.
(ii)
Identify and analyze at least one artwork that reflect the classical ideals of the various periods. [20 marks]
Q3.
Who are the proponents of Constructivism and Suprematism? Identify their works that best describe their philosophical positions. Use simple sketches to illustrate your points. [20 marks]
Q4.
Action-Painting? ?? Otherwise officially known as ??????.? What is the official name of the painting style that has given new definitions to the act and process of painting? Identify one of the most prominent proponents of the movement and describe the process of action painting. Give examples of works in this category. [20 marks]
Q5.
Briefly discuss the following art movements in terms of their philosophies, styles, prominent artists and their significant works,
(i)
Dadaism
(ii)
Cubism
(iii)
Fauvism
(iv)
Optical art
[20 marks]

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