Art and Design Foundation

Question 1

1The theory that art should imitate nature and reality is

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A. formalism B. expressionism C. minimalism D. mimesis (imitationalism)

Question 2

2Instrumentalism judges art by its

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A. colour only B. price C. usefulness or social purpose D. size

Question 3

3Judging an artwork mainly by its line, shape, colour and composition is

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A. functionalism B. symbolism C. formalism D. mimesis

Question 4

4In many Ghanaian cultures, black and red cloth is worn at

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A. festivals of joy B. funerals C. naming ceremonies D. weddings

Question 5

5The theory that art should imitate nature is

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A. formalism B. mimesis (imitationalism) C. emotionalism D. instrumentalism

Question 6

6In Ghanaian culture, gold colour commonly symbolises

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A. danger B. sickness C. wealth and royalty D. death

Question 7

7At many Ghanaian funerals, black and red cloths symbolise

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A. marriage B. mourning and grief C. royalty D. victory and joy

Question 8

8White in Ghanaian culture often symbolises

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A. mourning B. anger C. danger D. purity, joy and victory

Question 9

9Formalism judges art mainly by its

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A. price B. visual elements and design C. message D. artist's fame

Question 10

10Emotionalism judges art by

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A. its cost B. its frame C. its ability to express or evoke feelings D. its realism only