Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2013 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2013 Grade 12 English

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1.1August Macke (FIGURE 1a\and Gerard Sekoto (FIGURE 1b\ have both painted scenes of people on the street. Learners must write a comparative analysis of the two works in which they discuss the following:

1.2The dramatic composition is bisected by a diagonal line that draws the viewer's eye to centre stage. Bright sunlight casts the scene in blocks of light and shade that emph asise the picture plane igures

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2.1Learners must discuss how Pippa Skotnes (FIGURE and

2.2Learners must write an essay in which they analyse any TWO works they have studied which show different cultural influences. In their answer they must refer to the following: Name (s\ of artist (s\

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3.1Learners must write a critical analysis on these two works (F IGURES 3a and 3b\ referring to the following: The

3.2Learners must discuss any other TWO specific artworks that they have studied, which reflect conflict situations and/or other injustices in society. They must include the following in their answer: ame(s\ of the artists

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4.1Learners have to state whether they think it is important for craft artis ts to be more modern and aware of current trends, or whether they think that this will mean that traditional craft forms will be lost forever

4.2Learners have to write an essay in which they discuss the work of any TWO craft artists they have studied. They have to refer to the following in their essay: Names of the craft artists

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5.1Learners must d iscuss the above statement by analysing and discussing the images provided in FIG URES 5a, b,

5.2Learners must writ e a short essay on any other commemorative buildings, memorials, sculptures or artworks that they have studied, which they feel are relevant examples of how past events are commemorated

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6.1The kind of distortion and abstraction seen in the work of Ngatane is similar to the work of the painter Wassily Kandinsky. Learners must write a paragraph in which they compare F IGURE 6a and 6b.

6.2Learners must write an essay in which they discuss at least ONE specific South African community art centre that they have studied. Their answer must include the following:

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7.1With reference to the above statement and the visual sources (FIGURES 7a and b\ earners must discuss the following in an essay Why do they think both artists use beds as their subject matter? The beds refer to the

7.2Learners must write an essay in which they discuss the work of any TWO multi media artists that they have studied. Their essay should include the following: Name of artists and titles of art works Description and analysis of art

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8.1The visual sources show the need for spirituality across different cultures and times. Critically analyse any TWO images from FIGURES 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d according to the following: By discussing the placement of the figures in the composition, comment

8.2Learners must d iscuss the work of any TWO artists they have studied in which the artist portray

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9.2Learners have to w rite an essay in which they discuss the works of any TWO artists they have studied who explore the theme of gender in their works (10\

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10.1Learners must refer to the visual resources in FIGURES 10a 10 d and write a par agraph in which they discuss the following:

10.2Learners must write an essay in which they discuss at least TWO other ground breaking examples they have studied. In their essay they must include the following:

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Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 180 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2013

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

Downloads8

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Decade2010s

Years ago13y

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