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Aad301 Arts/Design Appreciation Question Paper

Aad301 Arts/Design Appreciation

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS
AAD 301: ART/DESIGN APPRECIATION 3
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DATE: Wednesday 11th June, 2008 TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
The questions have been divided into THREE sections. Answer only ONE question
from each section.
SECTION I
Q. 1 What do you understand by the term pre-historic art? Discuss the
characteristics of upper Palaeolithic art works and analyse one sculpture and
one paining from this period.

(30 marks)
Q. 2 Greek art has been divided into four styles/period namely;

(a)
Archaic vase painting

(b)
Archaic sculpture

(c)
Classical sculpture and

(d)
Hellenistic sculpture.

Write briefly about each style/period and identify two (2) artworks of each
style.

(30 marks)
Q. 3. Although the Romans have been called the copy-antos for the Greeks, they
eventually developed their own unique styles of art. Discuss Roman art,
giving good examples of Greek influence and unique Roman styles.

(30 marks)

SECTION II
Q. 4 During Early Medieval art, Caroligian art is considered to be representational
especially in depicting the Gospel Books. Describe and anlyse the
manuscripts of this period.

(20 marks)

Q. 5. Explain the following terminologies and give an example of each.

(a)
Frescoes

(b)
Catacombs

(c)
Illuminated manuscripts

(d)
Stained-Glass windows.

(20 marks)
Q. 6 The Sarcophagus is one of best examples of Romanesque sculptures. Discuss
its narrative sequence.

(20 marks)

SECTION III
Q. 7 Define and discuss the characteristics of Early Renaissance. (20 marks)
Q. 8 Identify the differences between the Gothic art and the Renaissance in terms of
sculptures and the paintings. Give examples to support your points.

(20 marks)
Q. 9 Identify and discuss one major artist from the following movements, namely;

(a)
Neoclassicism

(b)
Romanticism, and

(c)
Realism.

(20 marks)

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