JAMB Fine Art 2010 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2010 JAMB Fine Art paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 45 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

JAMB Fine Art 2010 questions and answers

1. 1.Which of the following is regarded as the founder of Nigerian museums?
   1. A
      Solomon Wangboje
   2. B
      Kenneth Murray
      Correct
   3. C
      Ben Enwonwu
   4. D
      Aina Onabolu
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   Answer: B

   Kenneth Murray, a British art teacher and antiquarian, is regarded as the founder of the Nigerian museum system, establishing the Department of Antiquities.
2. 2.Which of the following is best arranged in order of softness?
   1. A
      H, HB, B, 2B
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   2. B
      HB, H, 2B, B
   3. C
      B, 2B, H, HB
   4. D
      2B, B, HB, H
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   Answer: A

   Pencil grades increase in softness from H to HB to B to 2B, as higher graphite-to-clay ratios make the lead softer and darker.
3. 3.Varnish is essential for the protection of
   1. A
      Paintings
      Correct
   2. B
      Wet clay
   3. C
      Unfired pottery
   4. D
      Textiles
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   Answer: A

   Varnish forms a protective coating over finished paintings, guarding the paint layer from dust, moisture and UV damage.
4. 4.Which of the following are characteristics of Egyptian arts?
   1. A
      Frontalism with rigid, composite postures
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   2. B
      Impressionistic brushwork
   3. C
      Abstract geometric distortion
   4. D
      Free naturalistic movement
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   Answer: A

   Egyptian art followed strict conventions of frontalism, combining profile and frontal views with rigid, hierarchical proportions.
5. 5.The glory of the Gothic Cathedrals is in their
   1. A
      Stained glass windows
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   2. B
      Thatched domes
   3. C
      Mud walls
   4. D
      Flat roofs
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   Answer: A

   Gothic cathedrals are celebrated for their large, luminous stained glass windows that filled interiors with coloured light.
6. 6.Which of the following towns is famous for the production of calabash?
   1. A
      Jos
   2. B
      Enugu
   3. C
      Ibadan
   4. D
      Kano
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   Answer: D

   Kano is renowned across Nigeria for carving and decorating calabashes (kwarya).
7. 7.An abstract art is a realistic representation of
   1. A
      The artist's imagination, emotions and ideas
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   2. B
      Exact photographic likeness of objects
   3. C
      Historical documentary events
   4. D
      Architectural blueprints
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   Answer: A

   Abstract art departs from literal depiction of objects, instead conveying the artist's inner ideas and emotions through shape, colour, and form.
8. 8.Calligraphy pen can be preserved after use by
   1. A
      leaving ink to dry inside the nib
   2. B
      storing it under direct sunlight
   3. C
      wiping and drying the nib after each use
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   4. D
      soaking it permanently in water
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   Answer: C

   A calligraphy pen is preserved by wiping and drying its nib after each use, which prevents ink residue from clogging or corroding the nib.
9. 9.Dogon of Mali is renown for its
   1. A
      Textile weaving only
   2. B
      Pottery glazing
   3. C
      Wood sculpture and masks
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   4. D
      Bronze casting
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   Answer: C

   The Dogon people are celebrated for their wood carvings, including ancestor figures, granary doors, and ritual masks such as the Kanaga mask.
10. 10.The Mbari artists were mainly based in
    1. A
       Benin City
    2. B
       Zaria
    3. C
       Oshogbo
    4. D
       Owerri
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    Answer: D

    The Mbari art tradition, featuring sculptured earthen houses dedicated to deities, is centred on the Owerri Igbo area.

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