SRJC H2 ART P1

SERANGOON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examinations 2017 Higher 2 Art 9750/01 Paper 1 Study of Visual Arts Thursday 14 September 2017 Additional materials: Writing Paper 3 hours ________________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, civics group on every answer sheet. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided. This paper consists of Section A, Section B & Section C. Answer ONE question from each section. Write the question number clearly. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. Answers should make use of appropriate subject language and terminology. Marks will be awarded where a candidate makes relevant answers which are effective but not fully outlined in the mark scheme. Organize your thoughts, plan and structure each answer carefully in order to present a clear and consistent essay. You may use diagrams if they help you to clarify your answers. There are three common aims to assessment: 1) Artistic Perception and Interpretation 2) Cultural and Aesthetics Appreciation 3) Personal Response For this examination, this theory paper will consist of 40% while Studio Practice will consist of the other 60%. This question paper consists of 4 printed pages. 4 coloured inserts will also be given. [Turn over

Section A: Structured Question Answer all parts (a – c) of one question. 1. By the River c.a 1970 by Chen Wen Hsi, Oil on canvas 38 x 44.5 cm [Fig. 1] a) Describe the subject matter featured in the work. [10] b) Comment on the ideas behind the creation of this artwork. [10] c) Compare this work to another work done by another Singaporean landscape painter. [10] 2. Black Forest 2016 by Han Sai Por, Wood and Charcoal Dimensions variable [Fig. 2] a) Comment on the artist’s intentions in creating this artwork. [10] b) Describe the visual effects presented in this artwork. [10] c) Evaluate the effectiveness of this artwork. [10] 1

SECTION B: Structured Comparison Question Answer all parts (a – c) of one question. 3. Summertime: Number 9A 1948 by Jackson Pollock Oil, enamel and commercial paint on canvas 84.8 x 555 cm Private acquisition [Fig. 3a] I Need Gentle Conversations 2012 by Fiona Rae Oil and acrylic on canvas 213.4 x 175.3 cm Timothy Taylor Gallery, London [Fig. 3b] a) Describe the artworks in terms of colour, brushwork and composition. [10] b) What are the messages in these artworks? [10] c) In your opinion, which artwork is more effective? [10] 4. Woman in the Sun 1961 by Edward Hopper Oil on canvas 101.9 x 152.9 cm Whitney Museum of American Art, New York [Fig. 4a] Standing By the Rags 1988-89 by Lucian Freud Oil on canvas 168.9 x 138.4 cm Tate Britain, London [Fig. 4b] a) Comment on the visual qualities of these two artworks. [10] b) Compare the style and technique these artists used to create their works. [10] c) Evaluate the use of style and technique in creating these artworks. [10] [Turn over

SECTION C: Essay Question Answer one question. 5. Discuss how performance art liberalized the us e of traditional techniques and materials to express the artistic intentions of Hsieh Tehching and Tang Da Wu. [30] 6. Analyse how any two artists you have studied have made use of found materials in installation. [30] End of Paper 3

[Fig. 1] By the River c.a 1960 by Chen Wen Hsi Oil on canvas 38 x 44.5 cm Retrieved from: http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/D53248/chen_wen_hsi_by_the_river_d5324802g.jpg

[Fig. 2] Black Forest 2016 by Han Sai Por Wood and Charcoal Dimensions variable Retrieved from: https://www.singaporebiennale.org/han-sai-por.php

(Detailed Image) [Fig. 3a] Summertime: Number 9A 1948 by Jackson Pollock Oil, enamel and commercial paint on canvas 84.8 x 555 cm Private acquisition Retrieved from: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/T/T03/T03977_10.jpg

Retrieved from: http://hughmarwood.blogspot.sg/2014/06/raes-smile-even-more-thoughts- [Fig. 3b] I Need Gentle Conversations 2012 by Fiona Rae Oi l and acrylic on canvas 213.4 x 175.3 cm Timothy Tayl or Gallery, London

Retrieved from: https://www.wikiart.org/en/edward-hopper/woman-in-the-sun [Fig. 4a] Woman in the Sun 1961 by Edward Hopper Oil on cavas 101.9 x 152.9 cm Whitney Museum of American Art

[Fig. 4b] Standing By the Rags 1988-89 by Lucian Freud Oil on canvas 168.9 x 138.4 cm Tate Britain, London Retrieved from: http://www.themodern.org/standing-rags