Leaving Cert Art History Q. 2015 - IRON AGE (For Wed 15th May)

Monday 13th May.



Leaving Cert Art students please complete the following essay for Wednesday on the IRON AGE (section we covered in last weeks Double) .
See marking scheme below to guide you with your answer.

Also, anyone who has not yet handed in the last question (scroll back through art blog home page for the Q. on Gothic period) please hand this in Wed also.

2015 - Higher Level Q. 1

Q.1)The “Petrie Crown” illustrated on the accompanying sheet is an example of a remarkable change in style that took place during the Iron Age. 
Discuss this statement referring to the function, form, and style of the Petrie Crown, and to the materials and techniques used in its production and decoration. 
and 
Name and describe one example of decorative stone carving from this period.

 Illustrate your answer. 




Q.1 MARKING SCHEME 2015 :


A) Discussion of statement - 10 
(5 for naming La Tène 5 for discussion )


B) Discussion of Petrie Crown with reference to function, form, style and to the materials and techniques used in its production and decoration -  20 


C) Name and description of one example of decorative stone carving from this period. 15 5 for named artefact 10 for description 


D) Sketches - 5 


Total: 50marks