SOVA 2009 (Practise Test)

TO BE AWESOME TRY THIS:   Find a quiet place for 2 hours.  Set a timer (a silent timer with an alarm at the end that maybe you can see so you can stay on track) .  And try to answer the questions in the EXACT same time you would get on during the exam. 

Then when you are done, look it over and see how you did.   Change and upgrade some of your answers if you wish. 

If you’re totally awesome (which, let’s face it, you are), you may want to do it again.  Or choose one of the older tests we have already done.

Answer three questions.

One from Section A, one from Section B and one additional question from either section.

Section A: Structured Questions

Answer all of the parts (a-c) of each question you choose.

1.       Over Mother's Head by Ng Eng Teng, 1990 [Fig 1]  Bronze Casting Singapore Art Museum

a.       Describe the subject matter of this work

b.      Comment on the treatment of the human form by Ng Eng Teng

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

Figure 1

Figure 1 (back view)

2.       Let’s Go to a Paradise of Glorious Tulips by Yayoi Kusama 2009 [Fig 2] Mixed Media (Steel, Fibre, Reinforced Polymer, Urethane Paint, Plants) Orchard Central Roof

a.       Describe the appearance of this work.

b.      Discuss the treatment of form, colour and space in this work.

c.       Explain how effectively the artist has used polka dots to create a unique vision?



Figure 2



Figure 2  (alternate view)

Section B: Structured Comparison Questions

Answer all of the parts (a-c) of each question you choose.

3.       City Life by Gerhard Richter, 2000 [Fig 3a] Oil on Photograph

City Vista by Thomas Yeo, 1983 [Fig 3b]  Collage

a.       Compare the composition and subject matter of these works.

b.      How has the artist used materials and colours in both works?

c.       In your opinion, which of these two works is more effective?  Give reasons for your choice.



Figure 3a



Figure 3b

        4.      Hospital Series by Zeng Fanzhi  1994 [Fig 4a]  Oil on Canvas

Execution by Yue Minjun  1995  [Fig 4b] Oil on Canvas

a.       Compare the treatment of subject matter presented in these two works.

b.      How does each artist make use of form, composition and colour?

c.       What do these works suggest about the culture that is depicted?



Figure 4a





Figure 4b