ART
PAPER-1
Drawing or Painting from Still Life
Candidates may attempt either Theme A or Theme B.
EITHER
Theme A
Objects required: A set of two kites of different colours and shapes / designs, one large spool (wheel) of threads (manjha), a hat / cap and a water bottle.
Arrangement: Create an attractive colourful arrangement by placing a spool (wheel) of threads (manjha), a hat / cap and a water bottle in front of the kites. A suitable background must be included.
OR
Theme B
Objects required: A plain white canvas stretcher or a board, a big paint bottle, a bowl of water, 3 brushes and any one seasonal vegetable (like pumpkin, bottle gourd (dudhi / lauki) etc.)
Arrangement: Place the vegetable in such a way that the canvas gets partially covered. Paint bottle, brushes, and water bowl should be placed aesthetically. A suitable background must be included.
ART
PAPER-2
Drawing or Painting from Nature
Candidates may attempt the question either from Theme A or Theme B.
EITHER
Theme A
Make a detailed study of two healthy stems of Tuberoses. An attempt should be made to show the characteristics of the stem flowers, leaves and buds. In case this plant is not available, a similar plant of the variegated kind can be used.
OR
Theme B
Make a detailed study of 2 tomatoes (one cut, another uncut) and 2 whole bananas (unpeeled). Special attention should be paid to its form, structure and character.
ART
PAPER-3
Original Imaginative Composition in Colour
Candidates must be instructed that ruling by any means whatsoever is forbidden.
You are required to make an original composition based on one of the subjects given below. Bear in mind that the quality of the composition, feeling, and originality are the main objects of this Paper.
Before starting work, take note of the following instructions:
1. You must, on no account, base your composition on any picture you have seen.
2. Except for the number of the question and your Index Number and Unique ID you must not write anything on the front of the picture; however, you may write anything you wish to explain about your subject on the reverse of the Art sheet.
3. Your picture should fill, or approximately fill, your sheet of paper. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Attempt any one of the following topics:
1. A Walk in the Woods.
2. A group of children trying to pluck mangoes from a tree. Out of excitement, some have climbed up the tree. One of them is plucking a bunch of mangoes while some others are eagerly waiting on the ground.
3. A few students are working on their preferred skills (e.g. sculpting, weaving, painting, etc.) in the art studio. A teacher is inspecting and guiding them. 4. It’s morning time and birds are chirping with flowers in full bloom.
A grandmother is putting very colorful Rangoli in her courtyard. Grandchildren are watching with curiosity.
ART
PAPER-4
Applied Art
Attempt any one of the following questions:
Q.1 Make a repeat pattern for a table mat of size 20 cm x 25 cm. Special attention should be given to simple and creative design with good colour scheme, tone and execution.
OR
Q.2 Design a cover page of a book titled ‘MY FANTASY WORLD’. Make it attractive with colours and writing. The cover page must be 20 cm x 25 cm
Note:
• Cutting and pasting of extra material is strictly prohibited.
• Sequins, thread or magazine images must not be used.
• Candidates should not use acrylic colours for making the poster.
