Section Two: (60 minutes)

There will be 1 Question provided. 

You must answer this Question.

Typically, worth 40% of the Exam overall

Example 1

Refer to Sources 3 and 4 in the Source booklet.

Compare and contrast Sources 3 and 4. Reflect on the depiction of human labour in each artwork and the attitude expressed by each artist toward this activity evident in the two artworks.

Use art terminology and include the following in your response:

● similarities and differences in Sources 3 and 4

● the styles and techniques used in the artwork

● how the elements and principles of art are used to support meaning

● an evaluation and justification of your opinion of the depiction of human labour and the attitude expressed by each artist.

Example 2

Refer to Sources 3 and 4 in the Source booklet.

Sources 3 and 4 both make comment on the relationship between humans and their environment. Compare and contrast the two artworks and evaluate how the artists communicate their viewpoint. Justify your opinion with evidence from the two artworks.

In your response include the following:

● art terminology and visual analysis of the two artworks

● similarities and differences between Sources 3 and 4 

● the meaning and purpose of the two artworks

● personal response of how the artists successfully communicate their viewpoints.

• The Question states the two artworks and the concepts (meaning and purpose) they are covering (which you must refer to through your answer.

• Compare and Contrast the artworks presented and, in your response, discuss using art terminology:

- the differences and similarities between the two artworks

- the style and subject matter used in each artwork

- how the elements and principles of art are used to support meaning

- an evaluation and justification of your opinion of __________(the concept)

• Read the dot points carefully. This is how you should structure your essay

• Consistently refer to the similarities and differences in each paragraph

• Discuss as many elements and principles in each artwork as possible - mainly the ones that are important in both artworks

• Conclude by evaluating and justifying your opinion of the concept covered in both artworks.