The Master Artist — ICSE Class 7 (Q&A, Meanings, Exam Tips)
Word Meanings (Quick reference)
| Word | Meaning (simple) |
|---|---|
| Portrait | Painting of a person, usually showing the face. |
| Hire | Obtain the temporary use of something. |
| Disappointment | Sadness or displeasure. |
| Recommended | Advised or suggested. |
| Insist | Demand something strongly. |
| Contract | A written agreement. |
| Gazed | Stared for a long time. |
| Exclaimed | Shouted or said something suddenly. |
| Frustration | Irritation or anger. |
| Swooshing | A rushing or sweeping sound. |
| Disgusting | Gross or objectionable. |
| Reluctantly | In an unwilling manner. |
Tip: Learn these words with short sentences — it helps in comprehension answers.
Questions & Model Answers (Exam-ready)
Model answer: Yes. Apart from having a good memory, L’Abbaye did not want Bartoli to see how he painted — he planned to paint in a new style and didn’t want his method or the finished style revealed while still at work.
Exam tip: Mention both the memory and the painter’s wish to hide his method/style.
Model answer: L’Abbaye explained that his teacher taught him meticulous techniques — grinding pigments, laying plaster carefully and not hurrying. A masterpiece requires slow, careful work.
Exam tip: Write about the training and the "do not hurry" idea.
Model answer: It took six months because it was a 20-foot buon fresco needing four coats of lime plaster. The process aimed for permanence, so it was time-consuming.
Exam tip: Mention "six months", "20 feet", and "four coats of lime plaster".
Model answer: Bartoli felt astonished, furious and disappointed. He showed this by reddened eyes, twisted eyebrows, grabbing his hair, and making small physical movements (a hop and a twitch).
Exam tip: Describe both emotion words and physical reactions.
Model answer: Bartoli was angry and felt cheated. He thought L’Abbaye had deceived him by living at his expense and producing a portrait he disliked. The new (Cubist-like) style offended Bartoli, so he used strong words like "thief" or "madman".
Exam tip: Explain both feelings (cheated) and the clash of artistic styles.
Short Summary — one-minute version
“The Master Artist” is about Bartoli and a mysterious painter, L’Abbaye. L’Abbaye takes his time producing a large, lasting fresco in a new style. Bartoli becomes angry and disappointed, believing he has been deceived when he sees the finished portrait which does not match his expectations.
Use this summary for quick recall before exams.
Exam Tips & Revision Checklist
- Memorise key facts: six months, 20 feet, four coats (buon fresco).
- Remember emotions & actions: astonished, furious, grabbed hair, twitch — useful for descriptive answers.
- Vocabulary: use one or two words from the “Word Meanings” table in your answers to score language marks.
- Answer structure: state the point, support with a line from the text, give a short explanation.
- Time-saving trick: Open this page on your phone and use the "Copy Answers" button below for quick notes.
Pro tip: Practice writing each model answer in your own words once; this helps avoid rote-learning penalties.
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