2014 Exam paper Q. - Irish art section

L.Cert - TO BE DONE FOR FRIDAY 16th JAN. -

2014 – H.L - IRISH ART SECTION

 

Q. 2)

Gold-working techniques developed during the Bronze Age in Ireland allowed for the

production of beautifully crafted artefacts.

Discuss this statement with reference to the two examples illustrated on the accompanying

sheet. In your answer name both types of artefact and refer to form, function, and the

techniques used in their production and decoration.

 

and

 

Briefly discuss what you know about the Bronze Age people in Ireland.

Illustrate your answer.

 

I have attached the two images that were on the accompanying sheet below:

     

 

The Gleninsheen Gorget        

 Lunlae

          

MARKING SCHEME:

Q2)

A - Names of the two artefacts illustrated 5 -2 for Lunula, 3 for

Gleninsheen Gorget, -2 for Gorget only

B - Discussion of statement with reference to artefact 1 Lunula

referring to form, function, and the techniques used in its

production and decoration - 15

C -Discussion of statement with reference to artefact 2 Gorget

referring to form, function, and the techniques used in its

production and decoration - 15

D- Brief discussion on the Bronze Age people in Ireland- 10

E- Sketches - 5

 

TOTAL: 50marks