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    The document provides a collection of potential essay questions for GCE 'A' Level art exams from 2008, 2007, and specimen papers. The questions cover a wide range of topics about contemporary art including the role of new materials and processes, representation of form and space in Eastern vs. Western art, relevance of abstract art, relationship between art and audience, purpose of public art vs. art in galleries, influence of changes in culture and patronage on contemporary artists, and views on whether painting is still a relevant artistic medium.

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    The document provides a collection of potential essay questions for GCE 'A' Level art exams from 2008, 2007, and specimen papers. The questions cover a wide range of topics about contemporary art including the role of new materials and processes, representation of form and space in Eastern vs. Western art, relevance of abstract art, relationship between art and audience, purpose of public art vs. art in galleries, influence of changes in culture and patronage on contemporary artists, and views on whether painting is still a relevant artistic medium.

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    GCE ‘A’ Levels 2008

    1. Are photographic and digital processes more important to contemporary society


    than traditional forms of painting and sculpture? Discuss this in relation to named
    artists and their work.

    2. Some artists such as Van Gogh failed to attract patronage in their working life. In
    the light of this fact does art need an audience or can it exist without one?

    3. ‘Art galleries have no purpose in the modern world and art should be out in the
    environment amongst the people.” Discuss.

    4. Discuss similarities and differences in the representation and rendering of form


    and space between Eastern and Western Art.

    GCE ‘A’ Levels 2007

    1. How have new materials and processes changed the way artists work and does
    their use replace traditional painting and sculpture? Discuss this in relation to
    named artists and their work.

    2. How are environmental issues addressed by two contemporary artists using


    different media?

    3. Is abstract art still a relevant form of expression in painting or sculpture or was it


    just a passing phase in the twentieth century which had no purpose? Discuss this
    in relation to named works and artists.

    4. ‘Some modern art galleries and concert halls are so sculptural in form that they
    are possibly more important and interesting than the art they present.’ Discuss.

    Specimen Paper

    1. Some critics say painting is dead as there are now many other ways to make art.
    Discuss this issue relating your answer to named artists and their work.

    2. To what extent have the rapid changes in culture and patronage in the late
    twentieth century altered the way contemporary artists work?

    3. Picasso stated ‘Art is a lie that tells the truth.’ Do you agree?

    4. Does public art displayed in the community have a different purpose and role
    than art displayed in a museum or art gallery? Discuss.
    Additional Questions

    1. The development of modern art is sometimes seen as an aesthetic withdrawal


    from illusion. Discuss this in relation to named artists and their work.

    2. Some critics have suggested that the adoption of Western styles in the east has
    irreparably weakened cultural traditions. To what extent do you agree with this?

    3. ‘Mass culture transforms the status of art.’ Discuss.

    4. Traditional ideas about time and space have been constantly modified and
    refined with rapid changes in society. How does this alter the way contemporary
    artists work and the role of the museum or art gallery?

    Additional Questions

    1. Some critics say painting is dead as there are now many other ways to make art.
    Discuss this issue relating your answer to named artists and their work.

    2. To what extent have changes in culture and patronage in the late twentieth
    century influenced contemporary art?

    3. How are museums still relevant in the internet age?

    4. He who has learned the art of representing any natural object faithfully, has as
    yet only learned the language by which his thoughts are to be expressed, for
    painting is nothing but a noble and expressive language, invaluable as the
    vehicle of thought, but by itself nothing.

    John Ruskin, 19th century critic

    Do you agree with the above statement? Discuss using relevant examples of
    work.

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