CLASSIFICATION OF ART

Topic 1 of 13 in the JAMB Art syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under CLASSIFICATION OF ART, the JAMB Art syllabus expects you to study:

  • 1. CLASSIFICATION OF ART: a. Visual Arts: (Fine and Applied Arts) b. Performing Arts: (Music, Dance and Drama) c. Literary Arts: (Poetry, Prose, Recital) etc.

Study notes & guidance

Study CLASSIFICATION OF ART using a recommended Art textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Art, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying CLASSIFICATION OF ART, you should be able to:

  1. Differentiate between the three branches of art;

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Then practise: the fastest way to lock in a topic is to test yourself under time. Go to CBT practice →

Source: official JAMB UTME Art syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

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