History of Art Essay Competition

The Minds Underground™ History of Art Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome as well as Year 13 university re-applicants). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer.

Submission Deadline: 3rd April 2024.

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2024 History of Art Essay Competition Questions

01

Can art always express something? Is there something to be said for the art of saying nothing?

02.

Should art by women replace works by men in museums?

03.

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?


History of Art Competition

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