Provide a reason for your choice based on what you can see.   (3x2= 6)

1.5) Identify one way in which movement has been created in both Figure and C.      (2x1= 2) 

Total for Question 1: 15 Marks 

 

These artworks were painted roughly 400 years apart. Although they depict similar themes we are able to see very different concepts relating to the female body and how it has been depicted differently in accordance to race. 

 

2.1) Identify the focal point of both Figure D and E.       (2)

 

2.2) Briefly describe two ways in which each of these focal points in Figure D and E have been created by referring to your Elements of Art and Principles of Design. You may not repeat information.               (2x2 =4)

 

2.3) How has the body of each goddess been portrayed in Figure D and E respectively? 

 

2.3.1) How has Botticelli portrayed Venus as seductive?          (2)

2.3.2) How has Stothard portrayed Venus as strong as opposed to seductive?      (2)

2.3.3)   Why do you think this distinction has been made by Stothard?        (2)

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2.4) In your opinion, which of the artworks depicted in Figure D and Figure E is more successful in terms of empowering the female figure or goddess? You may want to specifically refer to the subject matter, title, size, and/or medium of each artwork, as well as any other point that you think will contribute towards your argument.        (3)

Total for Question 2: 15 Marks 

-        Mohamed Talaat, director of the Palace of Arts (Egypt)

Reference: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/297/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/The-Human-body-as-Art.aspx

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Reference: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bota/hd_bota.htm 

4.1) Name TWO key purposes of the depiction of botanical imagery in art as seen in Figure K and L.                            (2)

4.2) The sitter in Figure K carries a “pink” or carnation. Briefly describe what purpose this serves in the work.           (2)

4.3) How does the purpose of the “pink” or carnation in this work compare* to the purpose the flowers serve in Figure D Botticelli’s Venus (Question 2).                   (2)

4.4) What aspects does an artist need to consider or include in order to create a botanical drawing as seen in Figure L?   (4)

4.5) In accordance with the above statement, argue whether you think the realistic depiction of botanical art is more interesting or holds more value for the artist and/or viewer. In your writing you must make reference to both Figure K and L as well as any other artwork that you think may be helpful in supporting your answer.  (5)

Total for Question 4: 15 Marks