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General Knowledge in Art 2026 Paper 2

WASSCE General Knowledge in Art

Ancient Egyptian Art — instructions

Answer three questions only. All questions carry equal marks. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.

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WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: mastaba;
2. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: mummy;
3. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: sarcophagus;
4. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: sphinx;
5. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: pyramid;
6. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: mastaba;
7. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: mummy;
8. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: sarcophagus;
9. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: sphinx;
10. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In four points each describe the following as pertained in Ancient Egyptian Art: pyramid;
11. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State five importance of Visual Art in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
12. [15]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain each of the importance of Visual Art in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
13. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State five importance of Visual Art in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
14. [15]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain each of the importance of Visual Art in the socio-economic development of Ghana.
15. [2]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Define the term artist portfolio.
16. [6]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In a tabular form, state three differences between manual portfolio and digital portfolio.
17. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The anchor;
18. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The crab;
19. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The bird;
20. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The star;
21. [2]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Define the term artist portfolio.
22. [6]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

In a tabular form, state three differences between manual portfolio and digital portfolio.
23. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The anchor;
24. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The crab;
25. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The bird;
26. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the meanings of the following canoe symbols: The star;
27. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain why safety rules must be observed in the art studio.
28. [3]

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Identify three ways that hazardous chemicals enter the human body.
29. [9]

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Describe each of the three ways that hazardous chemicals enter the human body.
30. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State five reasons why sustainable development is important to artists.
31. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain why safety rules must be observed in the art studio.
32. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Identify three ways that hazardous chemicals enter the human body.
33. [9]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Describe each of the three ways that hazardous chemicals enter the human body.
34. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State five reasons why sustainable development is important to artists.
35. [9]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain three characteristics of aerial perspective.
36. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Describe how an artist can achieve aerial perspective in painting a landscape.
37. [6]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Outline three contrast between handmade articles and machine made articles.
38. [9]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain three characteristics of aerial perspective.
39. [5]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Describe how an artist can achieve aerial perspective in painting a landscape.
40. [6]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Outline three contrast between handmade articles and machine made articles.

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