- Ernst Gombrich (The Story of Art) What is Art History? Art History: The academic study of art BUT: What is Art? What is Art? The product of an artist Depends on context An asset An idea/concept A repository of meaning A frame A pointing finger A way of seeing Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa, 1503-04 Why I love Art History The centrality of the object. History is ambiguous, Art History centres itself on the artwork. Every argument and point that you make should be confirmed by the artwork. If you can back up your argument using the artwork, it stands; if you cant, it doesnt. Use the artwork as both a starting and an end point. Art History is to art what English is to literature. 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence Demonstrate understanding of style in art works. Demonstrate in- depth understanding of style in art works. Demonstrate perceptive understanding of style in art works. 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Explanatory Notes Demonstrate understanding involves analysing art works to explain stylistic characteristics and identify similarities and/or differences in style between art works, using supporting evidence from art works. 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Explanatory Notes Demonstrate in-depth understanding involves analysing art works to justify reasons for similarities and/or differences in style between art works, using supporting evidence from art works. 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Explanatory Notes Demonstrate perceptive understanding involves an insightful explanation of the reasons for similarities and/or differences in style, using supporting evidence from art works and/or their context(s). 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Explanatory Notes Style refers to the characteristics of an art work that, when combined, distinguish the style of an artist, art movement, period or place. These characteristics may include ways of using line, colour, tone, light, form, composition, space, scale, shape, mass, texture, ornament, and media. 3.1: Demonstrate understanding of style in art works Instructions You are advised to spend one hour answering ONE question from this booklet. Choose ONE of the two questions in this booklet and answer BOTH parts of your chosen question. Exam Tips Think before you write Read the question carefully Outline before you write Keep looking at the plates Be specific Be clear and concise Manage your time Stay calm