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Component: Art criticism and art history

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Question 1

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2002 HSC

Robert Rauschenberg silk screen printing in his New York studio, 1964; Robert Rauschenberg, Retroactive 1, 1964; Alessi packaging for Juicy Salif (lemon squeezer), 1989, Aldo Rossi; drawing for the Alessi La Cupola espresso coffee maker, 1989; Michelangelo Buonarroti, Pietà, c.1500

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Question 1

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2001 HSC

Gabriele Münter, 1877–1962, Germany, Landscape with Church, 1910; Photograph of audience viewing Nam June Paik’s installation, The Chase Video Matrix, 1992; Photograph of audience viewing Jeff Koon’s installation, Puppy, 1996; Photograph of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri painting Yinyalingi (Honey Ant Dreaming Story), 1983; Interview with Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri by art writer Vivien Johnson, 1992–93; Photograph of exhibition East to West: Land in Papunya Tula Painting, including artworks by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, 1983

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Question 2

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2002 HSC

Discuss how the practices of architects and/or designers are shaped by material and conceptual choices.

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Question 2

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2001 HSC

Discuss the statement, 'Technological advances have transformed the practices of artists.'

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Question 3

Question 3

Written Paper Section II Question 3 - 2002 HSC

Assess the effect of time on the practice of artists.

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Question 4

Question 4

Written Paper Question 4 - 2002 HSC

Explain the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement that ‘Art critics and art historians create myths and generate debates.’ Give reasons for your views.

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Question 5

Question 5

Written Paper Section II Question 5 - 2002 HSC

Argue a case for or against the statement that 'As the audience changes, so too does the meaning of artists' works.'

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Question 7

Question 7

Written Paper Section II Question 7 - 2002 HSC

Explain how contemporary art has shaped our understanding of the different roles of artists.

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Question 7

Question 7

Written Paper Section II Question 7 - 2001 HSC

Evaluate the importance of artists intentions in the production and meaning of artworks.

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Question 8

Question 8

Written Paper Section II Question 8 - 2002 HSC

Evaluate the view that art reflects the social values of a particular time and place.

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Question 8

Question 8

Written Paper Section II Question 8 - 2001 HSC

Explain how art communicates as a system of signs and signals. Discuss the limitations of this view of art.

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Question 9

Question 9

Written Paper Section II Question 9 - 2002 HSC

Evaluate the view that art reflects the social values of a particular time and place.

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Question 10

Question 10

Written Paper Section II Question 10 - 2002 HSC

Explain how a postmodern point of view challenges the idea of art as unique and precious.

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