Wednesday 28 November 2018

Leaving cert Art history - ESSAYS 2004, 2018, 2017

Wed. 28th Nov.



2004 Q. 1 - Higher Level  (Need from: Cian, Bethany & Chantalle) 

1. The Megalithic tombs in the Boyne Valley are evidence of a well organised society in Ireland at the time they were constructed. Discuss this statement in relation to one tomb in particular, referring in your answer to its structure, decoration and function.
Illustrate your answer.   




2018 Q. 16 - Ordinary Level: (Need from: Cian, Charlie, Tara, Chantalle)

16. Answer (a) and (b). (a)   Name an art gallery, museum or interpretive centre that you have visited.    Describe and discuss how artefacts were displayed using the following headings:  layout  lighting  information for the viewer.   (b)   Suggest a design for a brochure to inform visitors about your chosen gallery, museum or interpretive centre.         Give reasons for your design decisions. Illustrate your answer.




2017 Q. 16  - Higher Level (Need from: Cian, Charlie, Bethany, Chantalle) 

16. Galleries, museums and interpretive centres are designed to display artefacts and often employ many techniques to inform and educate the viewer. Discuss this statement with reference to any named gallery, museum or interpretive centre you have visited. In your answer discuss two named works and refer to the techniques used to inform and educate the viewer about them. and Describe and discuss how you would display the following artefacts in a gallery setting: • a pair of gold earrings • an A4 watercolour painting, framed under glass • a life-size figurative sculpture. Illustrate your answer.




REMINDER: Please add sketches into your essays as they are worth 10marks.




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