Visual Arts Past Questions for NECO SSCE Essay and Objective

IIIS4033 & S4032 Name……………………………………………….…….
VISUAL ARTS Examination Number………………………………..

3 hours & II

NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL 3 hours

Senior School Certificate Examination

VISUAL ARTS
PAPERS III & II

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Write your Name and Examination Number in the spaces provided at the top right-hand corner of this
booklet.

This booklet consists of two Papers: III and II.

Answer Paper III on your objective test answer sheet Instructions on how to do this are given on the next
page. Paper III will last for 1 hour. On completion of Paper III, the objective test answer sheet will be
collected.

Answers to Paper II are to be written in your answer booklet. Paper II will last for 2 hours.

Do not start Paper II until you are told to do so.

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Each question is followed by five options lettered A - E. Find out the correct option for each
question and shade in pencil on your answer sheet, the answer space which bears the same as
the option you have chosen.

Give only one answer to each question and erase completely any answer you wish to change. Do
all rough work on this question paper.

What is the name given to a fired and unglazed clay ware?
A. Biscuit
B. Glaze
C. Leather
D Luster
E. Terra cotta

The correct option is ‘Biscuit’ which is letter A Therefore answer space A would be Shaded.

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

1. The drawing above suggests
A. dozing.
B. fear.
C. laughter.
D. smile.
E yawning.

2. The art of cutting shapes from pieces of cloth and sewn them into a larger piece of fabric
to form design is referred to as
A. applique.
B. pasting.
C. patching.
D. stitching.
E. weaving.

3. The following tools are used for carving except
A. awl.
B. axe.
C. chisel.
D. mallet.
E. spatula.

4. Which of the following is oldest art Tradition in Nigeria?
A Benin
D Esic
C Ife
D Tsoede
E. Nok

5 The process of removing air pockets from day is known as
A. firing.
B. glazing.
C kneading.
D. plasticity.
E. pounding.

6 Which of the following states is popularly known for pit dyeing?
A Benin
B. Imo
C. Kano
D. Lagos
E. Plateau

7. The white substance made from chalk and gum for priming canvas surface is called
A. alia prima.
B. gesso.
C. gloss.
D. turpentine.
E whitening.

8. Tonal gradation is an orderly arrangement of
A colour.
B line.
C. shade.
D. space.
E. texture.

9. Still life implies drawing from
A. figure
B. imaginative.
C. landscape.
D. nature.
E. object.

10. The architectural style of medival Europe characterised by semi-circular arches is called
A. baroque.
B. byzanlinc.
C. gothic.
D. renaissance.
E. romanesque.

11. In perspective drawing, where two lines appear to meet at the horizon is referred to as
A. background.
B. eye level.
C. line of horizon.
D. sky level.
E. vanishing point.

12. The drawing above represents a ____dimensional art.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

13. An appreciation enables the artist to _____the qualities in a good art work,
A. decrease
B. evaluate
C. improve
D. increase
E. sustain

14. The main purpose of the pre-historic art is for
A. beautification.
B. celebration.
C. fertility.
D. healing.
E. survival"

15. A method of colouring fabric with the use of wax to resist dye penetration is called
A. batik.
B. bleaching.
C. embroidery.
D. painting.
E. tie and dye.

16. The binding agent in a paper pulp is
A. engine oil.
B. evostic gum.
C. grog.
D. slip.
E. starch.

17. Variation in colour application is a workable process in
A. craft.
B. drawing.
C. graphics design.
D. painting.
E. textile design.

18. Which of the following cannot be used as a major tool for three dimensional art works?
A. Axe
B. Hammer
C. Lino
D. Mallet
E. Wire

19. Tanning of animal hides and skins is popularly practiced among the _____people.
A. Hausa
B. Igala
C. Igbo
D. Nupe
E. Yoruba

20. Which of the following is not a product of a graphic artist?
A. Complimentary card
B. Crest
C. Photographs
D. Purse
E. Sign board

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PAPER I

DRAWING FROM OBJECT

1 Make a detailed study and draw the following carpentry tools as arranged on an
uncovered table.
- G clamp
- Plane
- Saw
- Hammer

DRAWING FROM NATURE
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PAPER II

Answer only four questions

1 Discuss Ashanti Arts under the following headings.
(i) Location
(ii) Medium
(iii) Characteristics
(iv) Uses or importance

2. Write short note on the following art terminologies:
(a) Photography
(b) Drawing
(c) Alla prima
(d) Layout
(c) Weaving

3. Name and explain the contributions of any five Nigerian Contemporary Artists and
give at least three examples of notable works of the five mentioned.

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