Visual Arts Waec Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)

Here’s a set of 20 WAEC (West African Examinations Council) Visual Arts questions, including a Theory section with 5 questions. Please note that the options and answers are provided for each question.

 

Multiple Choice Questions:

 

Which of the following is a primary color in the subtractive color model?

 

A) Red

B) Green

C) Blue

D) Yellow

Answer: D) Yellow

What is the term for a sculptural technique where materials are cut away to create a form?

 

A) Carving

B) Modeling

C) Casting

D) Welding

Answer: A) Carving

In perspective drawing, what point represents the viewer’s eye level?

 

A) Vanishing point

B) Horizon line

C) Focal point

D) Convergence point

Answer: B) Horizon line

Who is renowned for the art movement known as Cubism?

 

A) Vincent van Gogh

B) Pablo Picasso

C) Leonardo da Vinci

D) Claude Monet

Answer: B) Pablo Picasso

Which art movement emerged in the 1950s, focusing on spontaneous, non-representational expression?

 

A) Surrealism

B) Abstract Expressionism

C) Impressionism

D) Pop Art

Answer: B) Abstract Expressionism

What type of printmaking involves incising a design into a metal plate?

 

A) Etching

B) Linocut

C) Woodcut

D) Lithography

Answer: A) Etching

Who painted the iconic artwork “Starry Night”?

 

A) Vincent van Gogh

B) Salvador Dali

C) Edvard Munch

D) Leonardo da Vinci

Answer: A) Vincent van Gogh

Which artistic technique involves arranging and pasting various materials onto a surface?

 

A) Collage

B) Stippling

C) Sgraffito

D) Glazing

Answer: A) Collage

In the color wheel, complementary colors are located opposite each other. What is the complement of red?

 

A) Green

B) Blue

C) Yellow

D) Orange

Answer: A) Green

What is the term for a gradual transition from light to dark in a painting or drawing?

 

A) Chiaroscuro

B) Tenebrism

C) Sfumato

D) Impasto

Answer: A) Chiaroscuro

Theory Section:

 

Explain the significance of negative space in visual composition.

 

A) Emphasizes the main subject

B) Fills empty areas in a painting

C) Creates a sense of balance

D) Adds color contrast

Answer: A) Emphasizes the main subject

Discuss the role of art in society, highlighting its potential impact on cultural awareness.

 

A) Promoting individualism

B) Enhancing economic growth

C) Fostering cultural identity

D) Reducing technological advancements

Answer: C) Fostering cultural identity

Identify and explain three principles of design commonly used in visual arts.

 

A) Rhythm, proportion, emphasis

B) Balance, unity, variety

C) Contrast, saturation, hue

D) Texture, form, shape

Answer: B) Balance, unity, variety

Define kinetic art and provide an example of a famous kinetic artwork.

 

A) Art with moving elements; “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali

B) Sculptures made of stone; “David” by Michelangelo

C) Abstract expressionist paintings; “Number 1A, 1948” by Jackson Pollock

D) Surrealist photography; “L.H.O.O.Q.” by Marcel Duchamp

Answer: A) Art with moving elements; “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali

Examine the impact of technology on contemporary visual arts, citing specific examples.

 

A) Minimal influence on artistic expression

B) Limited to traditional mediums

C) Transformation of artistic processes; digital art, virtual reality installations

D) Decrease in creativity and innovation

Answer: C) Transformation of artistic processes; digital art, virtual reality installations.