Observation

The question was answered by many of the candidates averagely.  The following points were expected by the candidates to obtain the maximum marks:

(a)                    Three art media used by the ancient Benin people
-           Stone.
-           Ivory.
-           Wood.
-           Bronze.
-           Clay/terracotta.
-           Iron.
-           Brass.
-           Coral/beads. 

(b)                    Six differences between Ife art and Benin art
-           Most of Benin works were found in the palace/shrine, while most of Ife were excavated.            
-           Ife art is more naturalistic, while Benin are more idealistic/symbolic/ semi
abstract.          
-           Stone and terracotta are peculiar to Ife, while ivory is peculiar to Benin.     
-           Pupils are not indicated in Ife art, while in Benin it is indicated.
-           Ife uses holes to represent the moustache, while most Benin art show/include moustache.
-           Ife uses beads as mere necklaces, while Benin uses beads for body decoration.
-           Ife head carries crest/cap, while Benin head carries a crown.
-           Benin heads have mark on the forehead, while some of the Ife heads are
scarified.
-           There are plaques in Benin, while in Ife there are terracotta pots in ItaYemoo, Ife.
-           Animal representation features prominently in Benin, while in Ife art,
human representation is prevalent.
-           Ife figures carry natural human size necks, while Benin carry wider necks.