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Key Facts: PAU Artistic Drawing II (Canary Islands) Exam

90 min

Exam duration for the PAU Dibujo Artístico II paper

Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU)

0–10 scale

Scoring system (minimum 4.0 in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA)

Canary Islands PAU Regulations

5 Core Topics

Curriculum modules: Anatomy & Canon, Perspective, Chiaroscuro, Media & Tools, Composition & Art History

2º Bachillerato LOMLOE Art Curriculum COPAU

100

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1According to the classical Greek canon of proportion established by Polykleitos in his treatise and exemplified in the Doryphoros, what is the ideal ratio of head height to total standing body height?
A.1 to 6 head heights
B.1 to 7 head heights
C.1 to 8 head heights
D.1 to 9 head heights
Explanation: Polykleitos established the classic 1:7 head-to-body proportion canon in the 5th century BCE, where total standing figure height equals exactly seven head lengths. This ratio created a balanced, athletic ideal in Classical Greek art.
2How does the Hellenistic anatomical canon proposed by the sculptor Lysippos modify the earlier classical canon of Polykleitos?
A.It reduces total figure height to 6.5 head lengths to emphasize muscular mass
B.It maintains the 1:7 ratio but widens the shoulder girdle
C.It increases total figure height to 1:8 head lengths, creating a smaller head relative to body length
D.It uses the length of the foot rather than the head as the fundamental unit of measurement
Explanation: Lysippos revised the classical canon by adopting an 8-head (1:8) ratio. By making the head smaller relative to the overall stature, his figures appeared taller, more elegant, and dynamically proportioned.
3In Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man drawing, what anatomical landmark serves as the precise center of the surrounding circle when the figure extends its arms and legs?
A.The navel (umbilicus)
B.The pubic symphysis
C.The sternum (xiphoid process)
D.The base of the spine (coccyx)
Explanation: In accordance with Vitruvius' architectural description, Leonardo demonstrated that when a man lies spread-eagled, his navel forms the exact geometric center of a circumscribed circle touching his fingers and toes.
4In standard artistic head proportions viewed from the front, at what vertical level do the pupil centers of the eyes lie relative to total head height (top of cranium to base of chin)?
A.At the upper one-third mark of total head height
B.At the upper two-fifths mark of total head height
C.At the lower one-third mark of total head height
D.Directly along the horizontal midline (halfway down total head height)
Explanation: In an ideal adult head viewed straight-on, the horizontal line passing through the eye centers bisects the total cranial height exactly at the halfway midpoint.
5What is the standard horizontal proportion rule for measuring the distance between the two eyes in a frontal facial portrait?
A.The distance between the inner corners of the eyes equals the width of one eye
B.The distance equals half the width of one eye
C.The distance equals one and a half eye widths
D.The distance equals the total width of the mouth
Explanation: In classical head drawing canon, the full frontal width of the face is five eye-widths wide, with exactly one eye-width separating the two inner eye corners (canthi).
6Which cranial bone forms the smooth upper prominence of the forehead and the upper margin of the orbital sockets?
A.Parietal bone
B.Frontal bone
C.Temporal bone
D.Zygomatic bone
Explanation: The frontal bone forms the forehead structure, superciliary arches, and superior margins of both eye orbits in the human skull.
7What surface anatomical action is performed by the sternocleidomastoid muscle when it contracts unilaterally?
A.It elevates the scapula toward the ear
B.It depresses the mandible to open the mouth
C.It rotates the head to the opposite side and flexes the neck laterally
D.It extends the cervical spine backward
Explanation: The sternocleidomastoid attaches from the sternum/clavicle to the mastoid process; unilateral contraction tilts the head to the same side and turns the face toward the opposite side.
8Which prominent shoulder muscle caps the glenohumeral joint and gives the shoulder its rounded volumetric form?
A.Trapezius muscle
B.Infraspinatus muscle
C.Pectoralis major muscle
D.Deltoid muscle
Explanation: The deltoid muscle originates on the clavicle and scapular spine, wrapping over the humeral head to create the classic triangular shoulder mass.
9What defines the mechanical and visual balance of a classical contrapposto pose in life drawing?
A.Weight rests on one engaged leg, causing the pelvic axis to tilt upward on that side while the shoulder axis tilts in the opposite direction
B.Weight is distributed equally on both feet with hips and shoulders strictly horizontal
C.The torso is twisted 90 degrees relative to stationary hips while legs are crossed
D.The figure arches backward with both shoulders elevated and arms raised symmetrically
Explanation: Contrapposto ('counterpose') balances body weight on a single load-bearing leg. The engaged hip rises, while the shoulders tilt in opposition to maintain dynamic equilibrium and curvilinear harmony.
10When assessing proportions of the open human hand, how does total hand length (wrist line to tip of middle finger) compare to facial height?
A.It equals the distance from lower lip to nose tip
B.It equals the distance from the chin to the hairline (facial length)
C.It equals twice the height of the forehead
D.It equals half the total length of the upper arm
Explanation: An open hand placed over the face extends from the base of the chin to the top of the hairline, making hand length approximately equal to face length.

About the PAU Artistic Drawing II (Canary Islands) Exam

Comprehensive 100-question practice test bank for the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) PAU exam in Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II). Aligned with 2º Bachillerato LOMLOE curriculum standards across human anatomy, perspective, chiaroscuro, graphic media, composition, and art historical drawing analysis.

Exam sponsor: Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU) / ULPGC & ULL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The PAU Artistic Drawing II exam in the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) assesses human anatomical proportion, spatial perspective, chiaroscuro lighting, traditional graphic media techniques, compositional balance, and masterwork art historical analysis across a 90-minute session.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Human Anatomy & Canon of Proportion

Facial and cranial proportions, Classical canons (Polykleitos, Lysippos, Vitruvian Man), skeletal structure, muscular anatomy, contrapposto, gesture drawing, and limb foreshortening.

20%

Linear & Atmospheric Perspective and Spatial Representation

One-point, two-point, and three-point perspective, horizon line, principal vanishing points, cone of vision, atmospheric perspective, anamorphic projection, and depth cues.

20%

Chiaroscuro, Light/Shadow Modeling & Tonal Drawing

Direct and indirect lighting, core shadow, cast shadow, highlight, reflected light, penumbra, sfumato, value scales, high key and low key tonal values, and volume modeling.

18%

Graphic Media, Tools & Linear/Tonal Techniques

Graphite hardness scale (9H-9B), vine and compressed charcoal, sanguine, sepia, silverpoint, Indian ink, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, paper tooth, grammage (gsm), sizing, and fixatives.

17%

Visual Composition, Framing & History of Drawing

Rule of thirds, Golden Ratio (Phi 1.618), visual weight, negative space, framing, masterwork drawings (da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dürer, Rembrandt, Degas, Kollwitz, Antonio López), and sketchbook evolution.

Preparing for the PAU Artistic Drawing II (Canary Islands) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: The PAU Artistic Drawing II exam in the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) assesses human anatomical proportion, spatial perspective, chiaroscuro lighting, traditional graphic media techniques, compositional balance, and masterwork art historical analysis across a 90-minute session.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU). Official sources

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PAU Artistic Drawing II (Canary Islands): Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize classical human anatomical canons: Polykleitos (1:7 head-to-height ratio for ideal classical balance), Lysippos (1:8 ratio for elongated elegance), and Vitruvian Man geometric proportions.
2Master chiaroscuro shadow anatomy: highlight, specular highlight, halftone, core shadow (terminator line), cast shadow, penumbra, and reflected ambient light.
3Understand linear perspective mechanics: horizon line (eye level), primary vanishing points, distance points, cone of vision (approx. 60°), and anamorphic distortion principles.
4Differentiate graphic media properties: graphite hardness scale (9H hard/light to 9B soft/dark), vine vs compressed charcoal, sanguine/sepia dry chalks, silverpoint ground preparation, and paper tooth/grammage (gsm).
5Study composition principles: Rule of Thirds grid, Golden Ratio ($\phi \approx 1.618$), negative space negative/positive balance, and masterwork analysis from Leonardo to Antonio López.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Canary Islands PAU exam?

No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Canary Islands PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around practical drawing from a set proposal, plus written justification of the graphic decisions. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by COPAU and the CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise drawing from observation and from a brief within the exam session separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.

What is the official subject title for this PAU exam in the Canary Islands?

The official subject title is Dibujo Artístico II in the 2º Bachillerato Art modality syllabus under ULPGC and ULL (COPAU) regulations.

How is the final PAU mark calculated for university admission in Spain?

The overall admission grade combines Bachillerato GPA (60%) and the PAU Access Phase mark (40%). Specific subject papers like Dibujo Artístico II can add up to 2.0 extra points each in the Admission Phase.

What anatomical canons and drawing techniques are tested in Dibujo Artístico II?

The syllabus covers classical head-to-body ratios (Polykleitos' 1:7 canon, Lysippos' 1:8 canon, Leonardo's Vitruvian proportions), cranial and facial proportions, skeletal muscle structure, chiaroscuro shading, linear and atmospheric perspective, and traditional dry/wet media.

In what language is the Canary Islands PAU examination offered?

In the Canary Islands, official PAU examination papers are provided in Spanish.

What drawing masterworks and historical figures are included in the curriculum?

The course covers Renaissance master sketchbooks (Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo), Northern Renaissance precision (Albrecht Dürer), Baroque chiaroscuro (Rembrandt), 19th-century figure study (Edgar Degas), 20th-century expressionism (Käthe Kollwitz, Pablo Picasso), and contemporary realism (Antonio López).