📝 WASSCE 2026 DITTO DITTO – GKA PAPER 2 QUESTION 1 A school is organizing an Art and Cultural Exhibition. (a) List five elements of design that can be used in preparing artworks for the exhibition. (b) Explain three principles of design that will make the exhibition visually appealing. (c) Describe four types of artworks that can be displayed at the exhibition. (d) State three importance of art in Ghanaian society. QUESTION 2 (a) Draw and label a colour wheel showing: • Primary colours • Secondary colours • Tertiary colours (b) Explain the following: i. Complementary colours ii. Analogous colours (c) State three uses of colour in art and design QUESTION 3 (a) Describe three Adinkra symbols and their meanings (b) Explain the process of making Kente cloth (c) State four uses of traditional beads in Ghana QUESTION 4 (a) List five drawing tools and their uses (b) Describe the batik method of textile decoration (c) Explain two sculpture techniques QUESTION 5 (a) Differentiate between two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) art (b) Give three examples each of 2D and 3D artworks (c) Explain two importance of 3D art in society QUESTION 6 (a) Explain the four stages of art criticism • Description • Analysis • Interpretation • Judgment (b) Describe how you would appreciate a painting in an exhibition QUESTION 7 (a) Identify five careers in art (b) Explain the roles of any three art professionals (c) State three qualities of a good artist QUESTION 8 (a) Define: i. Indigenous art ii. Contemporary African art (b) State four differences between traditional and contemporary African art (c) Explain three functions of traditional African art

You're on a roll — let's tackle Question 1 from this paper. Question 1 a) List five elements of design that can be used in preparing artworks for the exhibition. Here are five elements of design: 1. Line: A mark with greater length than width, used to define shapes, forms, and direct the eye. 2. Shape: A two-dimensional area defined by lines or boundaries, such as circles, squares, or organic forms. 3. Color: The element of art that is produced when light, striking an object, is reflected back to the eye. It has hue, saturation, and value. 4. Texture: The perceived surface quality of a work of art, which can be actual (tactile) or implied (visual). 5. Space: The area around, between, or within components of a piece. It can be positive (occupied by objects) or negative (empty areas). b) Explain three principles of design that will make the exhibition visually appealing. Here are three principles of design: 1. Balance: This refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition. It can be symmetrical (identical on both sides), asymmetrical (different but equally weighted elements), or radial (elements arranged around a central point), creating a sense of stability and harmony. 2. Emphasis: This is the principle of design that creates a focal point in an artwork, drawing the viewer's eye to a specific area or element. It can be achieved through contrast in color, size, texture, or placement. 3. Unity: This principle refers to the sense of wholeness or cohesion in an artwork, where all the elements and principles work together harmoniously. It ensures that the artwork feels complete and organized, rather than disjointed. c) Describe four types of artworks that can be displayed at the exhibition. Here are four types of artworks: 1. Painting: This involves applying pigments to a surface, such as canvas or wood, using various mediums like oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Paintings can depict landscapes, portraits, abstract forms, or narratives. 2. Sculpture: This is a three-dimensional art form created by shaping or combining materials like clay, wood, metal, or stone. Sculptures can be freestanding or in relief, representing figures, abstract forms, or installations. 3. Drawing: This involves creating images on a surface, typically paper, using tools like pencils, charcoal, ink, or pastels. Drawings can be preparatory sketches, detailed studies, or finished artworks. 4. Textile Art: This category includes artworks made from fibers, fabrics, and yarns, often involving techniques like weaving, dyeing (e.g., batik), embroidery, or quilting. Examples include tapestries, Kente cloth, or fabric installations. d) State three importance of art in Ghanaian society. Here are three importances of art in Ghanaian society: 1. Cultural Preservation: Art forms like traditional carvings, Kente cloth, and Adinkra symbols serve as vital repositories of Ghanaian history, beliefs, and cultural identity, passing knowledge across generations. 2. Communication and Expression: Art provides a powerful medium for expressing social commentary, spiritual beliefs, historical narratives, and personal emotions, often conveying messages that words alone cannot. 3. Economic Development: Traditional crafts and contemporary art contribute significantly to the economy through tourism, local markets, and international sales, providing livelihoods for many artists and artisans. What's next?