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2 Section A: Structured Questions Answer all three parts (a-c) of one question. 1. The Ferry by Chen Wen Hsi, c.1952 [Fig. 1] 84 x 100 cm. Oil on canvas. Collection: Singapore Art Museum (a) Analyse the colour, brushwork and form in this painting. [10m] (b) Evaluate what influences are evident in this work. [10m] (c) To what extent do the works of Chen Wen Hsi reflect the aims of the Nanyang style? [10m] 2. Model by Antony Gormley, 2012 [Fig. 2, 2a, 2b] 100 tonnes of sheet steel construction. White Cube, Bermondsey, London (a) Assess the subject matter of this work. [10m] (b) Comment on the techniques and ideas presented by the artist in this work. [10m] (c) Compare this work with another installation by Gormley or another artist. [10m]

3 Section B: Structured Comparison Questions Answer all three parts (a-c) of one question. 3. Electric Chair by Andy Warhol, 1965 [Fig. 3a] 4 pieces of screen print and acrylic paint on canvas, 56.2 x 71.1 cm (each) Collection of Tate Great Criticism – Hermes by Wang Guangyi, 2004 [Fig. 3b] Oil on canvas, 120 x 149.5 cm Private Collection, Asia (a) Describe the visual appearance of these paintings. [10m] (b) Comment on the techniques and artists’ intentions in both works. [10m] (c) Explain how prevailing cultures have influenced these works. [10m] 4. Self-portrait by Chuck Close, 2004-5 [Fig. 4a] Oil on canvas, 259.1 x 218.4 cm Private Collection, New York. Self (ongoing project) by Marc Quinn, 2011 [Fig. 4b, 4c] Blood (artist’s), stainless steel, perspex, refrigeration equipment, 82" by 25" by 25” (a) Analyse the aims of the artists in their portrayal of Self as subject matter. [10m] (b) Assess the artists’ different use of materials and techniques. [10m] (c) In your opinion, explain which work is more effective. [10m]

4 Section C: Essay Questions Answer one question. 5. Compare the different techniques and visual appearance of artworks by two Singapore Pioneer painters who painted in the Nanyang Style. [30] 6. Discuss the ideas, materials used and techniques involved in the works produced by any two of the following artists: Mona Hatoum Kartika Affandi Alberto Giacometti Made Wianta Pablo Picasso Hendra Gunawan [30] -END OF PAPER-

5 **************** INSERT **************** Fig. 1 The Ferry (c.1952) by Chen Wen Hsi 84 x 100 cm. Oil on canvas Collection: Singapore Art Museum

6 Fig. 2a & 2b Model by Antony Gormley, 2012 100 Tonnes sheet steel construction White Cube Gallery, London, UK

7 Fig. 3a Electric Chair by Andy Warhol, 1965 4 pieces of Screen print and acrylic paint on canvas, 56.2 x 71.1 cm (each) Collection of Tate Madrid

8 Fig. 3b Great Criticism – Hermes by Wang Guangyi, 2004 Oil on canvas, 120 x 149.5 cm Private Collection, Asia

9 Fig. 4a Self-Portrait by Chuck Close, 2004-5 Oil on canvas, 259.1 x 218.4 cm Private Collection, New York.

10 Fig. 4b & 4c Self by Marc Quinn, 2011 Blood/stainless steel, Perspex, refrigeration equipment 82" by 25" by 25” -END OF INSERT-