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JAMB - Fine Arts (2018)

1
The glory of the Gothic Cathedrals is their
Answer
(C)
use of magnificent stained glass
2
Dyes are colourants most suitable for
Answer
(A)
printing on fabrics
3
In traditional Nigerian art, there is a cultural and artistic connection between
Answer
(A)
Nok and Ife
4
The first tertiary institution in Nigeria to have an art curriculum was
Answer
(A)
Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
5
In lettering one of the principles is that round characters are placed
Answer
(B)
closely
6
Prehistoric cave paintings reflected
Answer
(A)
animals
7
Captions used to enhance television announcements would be more understandable if produced as
Answer
(B)
graphics
8
Which of the following does a textile artist use to form patterns?
Answer
(A)
motif
9
In Nigerua, thorn carving is practised in
Answer
(D)
Owo and Shagamu
10
A spatula can be inprovised using
Answer
(B)
wood
11
An armature is essential to the artists in executing large works in
Answer
(C)
sculpture
12
Varninsh is essential for the protection of
Answer
(C)
oil painting
13
Dogo of Mali is renown for its
Answer
(B)
masks
14
In computer graphics the name given to a device used in navigating the window environment is
Answer
(D)
mouse
15
Byzantine art emerged in the 4thcentury in
Answer
(A)
Constantinople
16
The use of lines to describe an object is known as
Answer
(A)
drawing
17
Which of the following pigments can be obtained locally from clay?
Answer
(B)
yellow ochre
18
Pointillism become more popular during
Answer
(D)
Impressionism
19
Which of the following is best arranged in order of softness?
Answer
(C)
H, HB, 2B and 3B
20
Which of the following is regarded as the founder of Nigerian museums?
Answer
(A)
Kenneth Murray
21

In the pictorial composition given, the eye level is represented by line

Answer
(C)
EF
22

If the shape illustrated above is a mould, which of the following will best fit into it?

i.

ii.

iii.

 

iv.

 

 

Answer
(B)
ii
23
Which of the following are characteristics of Egyptian arts?
Answer
(A)
Rigidity and frontality
24
An atomizer is most ideal in the application of
Answer
(A)
fixative
25
Wood carving in Yorubaland was primarily meant for
Answer
(D)
religious purpose
26

i.    ii. iii.iv.

From the diagram above, the effect of solidity is best exhibited in?

Answer
(B)
i
27
Which of the following grades of pencils is good for making marks?
Answer
(A)
4B
28
Artworks that are produced to serve a utilitarian purpose are classified as?
Answer
(C)
applied arts
29
The Zaria Art School is known for its
Answer
(D)
freedom of expression
30
Literary art involves
Answer
(A)
poetry and prose
31
A permanent pattern made on the skin is called
Answer
(D)
tatoo
32
Which of the following supports was used by Roman painters for expression?
Answer
(D)
Wooden panels
33
Ikogosi Warm Spring is decribed as a natural phenomenon because it
Answer
(B)
occurs naturally
34
Which of the following towns is famous for the production of calabash?
Answer
(C)
Oyo
35
In corel draw application, ruler guide is used to get the
Answer
(A)
accurate size of a given object
36
The Egyptian sculptural piece that is hald animal is the
Answer
(C)
Sphinx
37
Calligraphy pen can be preserved after use by
Answer
(D)
rinsing in cold water
38
The starch used for designing in adire-eleko is boiled with
Answer
(A)
indigo dye and white alum
39
The Mbari artists were mainly based in
Answer
(D)
Ibadan
40
Mosaic art of decoration was introduced during the
Answer
(A)
Romanesque period
41
Emphasis in a composition, means that attention is drawn to
Answer
(B)
certain parts than others
42
Plasticine is an art medium that can be used in place of
Answer
(D)
clay
43
The effect produced by the combination of light, shape and colour is
Answer
(B)
painting
44

i.    ii. iii.iv.

The illustration reflects contrast of

Answer
(D)
tone and shape
45
The famous artist who worked with Suzanne Wenger was
Answer
(B)
Ulli Beier