WAEC Visual Arts Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)
Section A: Visual Arts Questions
Question: Who painted the famous artwork “Starry Night”?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Claude Monet
Answer: B) Vincent van Gogh
Question: Which art movement is known for its use of bright colors, bold shapes, and abstract forms?
A) Cubism
B) Impressionism
C) Abstract Expressionism
D) Surrealism
Answer: C) Abstract Expressionism
Question: What is the primary material used in traditional Japanese ink painting?
A) Oil paint
B) Watercolor
C) Ink and wash
D) Acrylic paint
Answer: C) Ink and wash
Question: Who is considered the father of modern sculpture and created works like “The Thinker”?
A) Auguste Rodin
B) Michelangelo
C) Henry Moore
D) Constantin Brancusi
Answer: A) Auguste Rodin
Question: Which art movement emphasized precise, clean lines and geometric shapes, often using industrial materials?
A) Pop Art
B) Constructivism
C) Minimalism
D) Dadaism
Answer: C) Minimalism
Question: In which century did the Renaissance art movement emerge?
A) 14th century
B) 16th century
C) 18th century
D) 20th century
Answer: B) 16th century
Question: Who is known for his large-scale, environmental artworks, such as “The Gates” in Central Park?
A) Christo and Jeanne-Claude
B) Yayoi Kusama
C) Banksy
D) Damien Hirst
Answer: A) Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Question: What is the name of the art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, featuring dreamlike and fantastical imagery?
A) Cubism
B) Surrealism
C) Fauvism
D) Expressionism
Answer: B) Surrealism
Question: Who is known for his iconic “Campbell’s Soup Cans” artwork, associated with the Pop Art movement?
A) Andy Warhol
B) Roy Lichtenstein
C) Jackson Pollock
D) Mark Rothko
Answer: A) Andy Warhol
Question: What is the term for a painting technique where pigments are mixed with a water-based solution and applied to a wet plaster surface?
A) Fresco
B) Glazing
C) Sgraffito
D) Tempera
Answer: A) Fresco
Section B: Visual Arts Theory Questions
Question: Define the term “Chiaroscuro” in art.
A) Use of bright and vibrant colors
B) Contrast between light and dark
C) Depiction of outdoor scenes
D) Abstract representation of emotions
Answer: B) Contrast between light and dark
Question: What is the significance of the “Golden Ratio” in visual composition?
A) It represents the use of metallic colors
B) It is a mathematical ratio associated with pleasing proportions
C) It signifies the use of gold leaf in paintings
D) It denotes the color harmony in artworks
Answer: B) It is a mathematical ratio associated with pleasing proportions
Question: Explain the concept of “Foreshortening” in art.
A) Use of exaggerated perspectives
B) Blurring of distant objects
C) Reduction of details in a painting
D) Distortion of proportions to show depth
Answer: D) Distortion of proportions to show depth
Question: What does the term “Iconography” refer to in art history?
A) Analysis of artistic styles
B) Study of ancient artifacts
C) Interpretation of symbols and images
D) Preservation of art materials
Answer: C) Interpretation of symbols and images
Question: In art, what is the role of the “Avant-Garde” movement?
A) Preservation of traditional techniques
B) Exploration of innovative and experimental approaches
C) Promotion of classical art forms
D) Emphasis on realistic representation
Answer: B) Exploration of innovative and experimental approaches.
