Fine Art past questions: SmarTest mock 2018

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1.
A permanent pattern made on the skin is called
1. A.graffito
2. B.body painting
3. C.body design
4. D.tatoo
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Answer: D tatoo
2.
A spatula can be inprovised using
1. A.feather
2. B.wood
3. C.charcoal
4. D.clay
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Answer: B wood
3.
A work of art is successful if the
1. A.elements are well organized
2. B.colours are sharp
3. C.surface is bright
4. D.work is monumental
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Answer: A elements are well organized
4.
An abstract art is a realistic representation of
1. A.distorted representation of an art
2. B.still life drawings
3. C.drawing of human figures
4. D.nature
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Answer: A distorted representation of an art
5.
An armature is essential to the artists in executing large works in
1. A.ceramics
2. B.craft
3. C.sculpture
4. D.carving
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Answer: C sculpture
6.
An atomizer is most ideal in the application of
1. A.fixative
2. B.polymer
3. C.linseed oil
4. D.poster colours
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Answer: A fixative
7.
Architecture, an important feature of the built environment, is an example of
1. A.Literary Art
2. B.Coptic Art
3. C.Visual Art
4. D.Performing Art
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Answer: C Visual Art
8.
Artworks that are produced to serve a utilitarian purpose are classified as?
1. A.theatre arts
2. B.liberal arts
3. C.applied arts
4. D.fine arts
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Answer: C applied arts
9.
Byzantine art emerged in the 4thcentury in
1. A.Constantinople
2. B.Crete
3. C.Rome
4. D.Paris
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Answer: A Constantinople
10.
Calligraphy pen can be preserved after use by
1. A.steaming in hot water
2. B.oiling
3. C.greasing
4. D.rinsing in cold water
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Answer: D rinsing in cold water
11.
Captions used to enhance television announcements would be more understandable if produced as
1. A.collage
2. B.graphics
3. C.painting
4. D.mosaics
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Answer: B graphics
12.
Dogo of Mali is renown for its
1. A.textile
2. B.masks
3. C.engravings
4. D.decorations
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Answer: B masks
13.
Dyes are colourants most suitable for
1. A.printing on fabrics
2. B.painting on walls
3. C.drawing on canvas
4. D.printing on papers
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Answer: A printing on fabrics
14.
Emphasis in a composition, means that attention is drawn to
1. A.the entire surface of the composition
2. B.certain parts than others
3. C.colour harmony
4. D.colours predominantly used
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Answer: B certain parts than others
15.
i. ii. iii.iv. From the diagram above, the effect of solidity is best exhibited in?
1. A.iii
2. B.i
3. C.iv
4. D.ii
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Answer: B i
16.
i. ii. iii.iv. The illustration reflects contrast of
1. A.tone and size
2. B.size and texture
3. C.shape and size
4. D.tone and shape
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Answer: D tone and shape
17.
If the shape illustrated above is a mould, which of the following will best fit into it? i. ii. iii. iv.
1. A.i
2. B.ii
3. C.iii
4. D.iv
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Answer: B ii
18.
Ikogosi Warm Spring is decribed as a natural phenomenon because it
1. A.occurs naturally in the wet season
2. B.occurs naturally
3. C.is artificially kept warm
4. D.is naturally warm in the dry season
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Answer: B occurs naturally
19.
In computer graphics the name given to a device used in navigating the window environment is
1. A.pencil
2. B.ruling pen
3. C.keyboard
4. D.mouse
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Answer: D mouse
20.
In corel draw application, ruler guide is used to get the
1. A.accurate size of a given object
2. B.lower size of a given object
3. C.top size of a given object
4. D.inaccurate size of a given object
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Answer: A accurate size of a given object
21.
In lettering one of the principles is that round characters are placed
1. A.apart
2. B.closely
3. C.at an angle
4. D.overhead
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Answer: B closely
22.
In Nigeria, thorn carving is practised in
1. A.Shagamu and Oshogbo
2. B.Owo and Ado -Ekiti
3. C.Ado-Ekiti and Ilesha
4. D.Owo and Shagamu
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Answer: D Owo and Shagamu
23.
In the pictorial composition given, the eye level is represented by line
1. A.GH
2. B.KL
3. C.EF
4. D.IJ
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Answer: A GH
24.
In traditional Nigerian art, there is a cultural and artistic connection between
1. A.Nok and Ife
2. B.Benin and Igala
3. C.Nok Benin
4. D.Ife and Benin
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Answer: A Nok and Ife
25.
Literary art involves
1. A.poetry and prose
2. B.drama
3. C.architecture
4. D.painting and sculpture
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Answer: A poetry and prose
26.
Mosaic art of decoration was introduced during the
1. A.Romanesque period
2. B.Gothic period
3. C.prehistoric period
4. D.Medieval period
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Answer: A Romanesque period
27.
Plasticine is an art medium that can be used in place of
1. A.wood
2. B.ivory
3. C.mud
4. D.clay
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Answer: D clay
28.
Pointillism become more popular during
1. A.the Renaissance
2. B.Modern Art
3. C.Classicsm
4. D.Impressionism
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Answer: D Impressionism
29.
Prehistoric cave paintings reflected
1. A.animals
2. B.building
3. C.plants
4. D.people
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Answer: A animals
30.
The annual Igue Festival is celebrated in
1. A.Benin
2. B.Akure
3. C.Ondo
4. D.Warri
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Answer: A Benin
31.
The design above is composed of
1. A.elliptical forms
2. B.elliptical shapes
3. C.basic shapes
4. D.basic forms
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Answer: C basic shapes
32.
The effect produced by the combination of light, shape and colour is
1. A.shading
2. B.painting
3. C.plating
4. D.serigraphy
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Answer: B painting
33.
The Egyptian sculptural piece that is hald animal is the
1. A.Nefetiti
2. B.Masteba
3. C.Sphinx
4. D.Mummy
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Answer: C Sphinx
34.
The famous artist who worked with Suzanne Wenger was
1. A.Twin Seven Seven
2. B.Ulli Beier
3. C.Jimoh Buraimoh
4. D.Jimoh Akolo
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Answer: B Ulli Beier
35.
The first tertiary institution in Nigeria to have an art curriculum was
1. A.Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
2. B.Institute of Management Technology, Enugu
3. C.University of Nigerua, Nsukka
4. D.Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Answer: A Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
36.
The glory of the Gothic Cathedrals is their
1. A.use of colour marbels
2. B.simple architectural rendering
3. C.use of magnificent stained glass
4. D.complex architectural rendering
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Answer: C use of magnificent stained glass
37.
The Mbari artists were mainly based in
1. A.Esie
2. B.Oshogbo
3. C.Lagos
4. D.Ibadan
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Answer: D Ibadan
38.
The starch used for designing in adire-eleko is boiled with
1. A.indigo dye and white alum
2. B.yellow dye and white alum
3. C.red dye and white alum
4. D.green dye and white alum
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Answer: A indigo dye and white alum
39.
The use of lines to describe an object is known as
1. A.drawing
2. B.pottery
3. C.painting
4. D.graphics
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Answer: A drawing
40.
The Zaria Art School is known for its
1. A.motif design
2. B.natural synthesis
3. C.unnatural synthesis
4. D.freedom of expression
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Answer: D freedom of expression
41.
Varninsh is essential for the protection of
1. A.water colour painting
2. B.pastel painting
3. C.oil painting
4. D.gouache painting
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Answer: C oil painting
42.
Which of the following are characteristics of Egyptian arts?
1. A.Rigidity and frontality
2. B.use of bright and raw colours
3. C.short feet and small thighs
4. D.roundness of shoulder
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Answer: A Rigidity and frontality
43.
Which of the following does a textile artist use to form patterns?
1. A.motif
2. B.posters
3. C.yam
4. D.logo
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Answer: A motif
44.
Which of the following grades of pencils is good for making marks?
1. A.4B
2. B.2H
3. C.4H
4. D.HB
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Answer: C 4H
45.
Which of the following is best arranged in order of softness?
1. A.2B, H and 3B
2. B.3B, 2B, H and HB
3. C.H, HB, 2B and 3B
4. D.3B, HB, H and 2B
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Answer: C H, HB, 2B and 3B
46.
Which of the following is regarded as the founder of Nigerian museums?
1. A.Kenneth Murray
2. B.William Faggs
3. C.Jimoh Akolo
4. D.Ben Enwonwu
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Answer: A Kenneth Murray
47.
Which of the following pigments can be obtained locally from clay?
1. A.lemon yellow
2. B.yellow ochre
3. C.green
4. D.blue
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Answer: B yellow ochre
48.
Which of the following supports was used by Roman painters for expression?
1. A.Walls
2. B.Canvas
3. C.Metal panels
4. D.Wooden panels
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Answer: D Wooden panels
49.
Which of the following towns is famous for the production of calabash?
1. A.Jos
2. B.Nok
3. C.Oyo
4. D.Benin
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Answer: C Oyo
50.
Wood carving in Yorubaland was primarily meant for
1. A.royalty
2. B.economic purpose
3. C.ceremony
4. D.religious purpose
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Answer: D religious purpose

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