SOVA 2008 Last Practise Test....

Section A – Structured Questions

1.       Self Portrait by Affandi  [Fig 1]  Oil on Canvas  126x97 cm  Singapore Art Museum

a)      Describe the character of the artist from his self portrait

b)      How does the artist use colour and brushwork in this painting?

c)       In what ways could a portrait photograph be more effective than a painting like this?

Figure 1

2.       Juicy Salif (Lemon Squeezer) by Philippe Starck 1990 [Fig 2] Cast Aluminium Height 29.5 cm

a.       Describe the appearance of this design object

b.      Is the function of this design object more important than its appearance?

c.       What is the significance of this object in a wider context of culture and society?

Figure 2

Section B – Structured Comparison Questions

3.       The Unique Forms of Continuity of Space by Umberto Boccioni 1913 [Fig 3a] Cast Bronze 39x60x30cm Trustees of the Tate Gallery, London

Rush Hour by Nyoman Nuarta 1992 [Fig 3b] Brass and copper 360x53x143 cm Singapore Art Museum

a)      Compare the different ways these works suggest movement

b)      How do the artists integrate the figure with the surrounding space?

c)       Do you think the materials in each work are effective for this subject?

Figure 3a



Figure 3b



4.       Herons by Chen Wen His 1990 [Fig 4a] Chinese Inks 157x297cm Singapore Art Museum

Reptiles by M.C.Escher 1943 [Fig 4b] Lithograph 33x38cm

a)      Describe the different portrayals of animals in these works.

b)      How do the artists treat space and depth in these works.

c)       Explain why you think one work is more effective than the other.

Figure 4b

Figure 4b