Question 2
(c) Highlight the major difference between a museum and an art gallery.
(d) State five functions of an art gallery.
Observation
This question attracted a large  number of the candidates and most of these candidates responded well. However,  some poor responses equally attracted poor marks. The following are some of the  responses expected from candidates:
(a)        -           Art gallery is a place where art  works are displayed for public viewing    
(exhibition)  and sales while a museum is an institution dedicated to helping people  understand and appreciate the history of civilization and records for artistic  achievement.
- Art gallery is primarily a commercial or profit oriented establishment offering art works for sale while museum is primarily a non-profit social establishment to reflect historic and contemporary artistic achievements.
    (b)         -          it provides a link between artists and  the patrons
    -           it  provides avenue of publicity for artists
    -           it  serves as agents or dealers for artists
    -           it  creates an avenue for storage and safety of arts works.
    -           it  helps artists in profitable networking
    -           it  provides a source of income to owners who take a percentage of sales.
    -           it  promotes tourism
    -           it  serves as a catalyst for the development of contemporary art.
