Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

November 2024 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2024 Grade 12 English

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1.1Courbet and Pe mba showed the reality of burial scenes in their paintings. Candidates must discuss how the artists conveyed the emotion of the occasion by using the following guidelines: Depiction of people and their environment

1.2Candidates must analyse TWO South African artworks (ONE artwork per artist\ that portray events from the artists' daily lives. They should use the following to guide their response: Description of the artworks and events portrayed

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2.1Candidates must show how traditional masks like FIGURE 2a provided inspiration for the contemporary artworks as in FI GURES 2b and 2c They should discuss the following guidelines: Simplification and distortion in FIGURES 2b and 2c

2.2South African artists were influenced by Indigenous Art forms in different ways. Candidates must analyse TWO South African artworks that they have studied (ONE artwork per artist\at demonstrate the influence of indigenous art forms.

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3.1Candidates must discuss how Grosz reflected on the corruption of his time in FIGURE 3a Candidates may refer to the following: Their interpretation of the pose, placement and clothing of the figures around the table

3.2Candidates must write an essay in which they analyse the work of TWO South African artists who have used their art to protest injustices in society (ONE artwork per artist\ey could u se the following to guide their responses.

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4.1Candidates must discuss how the images of cattle were changed in the artworks in FIGURE 4b and FIG URE 4c. They should use the following to guide their response. Form/Shape The cattle in John Muafangejo's

4.2Candidates must discuss the work of any TWO South African artists or craft artists that reflect on their rural upbringing and/or spiritual belief system. They must discuss TWO artists or craft artists (ONE artwork per artist\that they have

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5.1Candidates must discuss their understanding of multimedia/new media as oppo sed to so called traditional art media in FIGURE 5a and 5b They should refer to the following guidelines: Choice and use of media and texture

5.2Candidates must analyse TWO artworks they have studied (ONE artwork per artist\ show how the artists challenged or moved away from traditional media. They should use the following to guide their response.

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6.1Candidates must discuss how Poswa celebrated her African identity through hair in FIGURE 6a FIGURE 6b and FIGURE 6c They sho

6.2Candidates must use the following guidelines to show how the exhibition display enhances the viewer's experience. They must use the following guidelines. How the space is used The placement of the s culptures in the exhibition would direct the way in

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7.1Candidates must discuss how the relationships between dress and gender have changed over time in IGURE 7a FIGURE 7b and FIGURE 7c. They should refer to the following as guidelines:

7.2Candidates mus t discuss how artists addressed ideas about gender by analysing TWO specific artworks (ONE artwork per artist\ They should use the following to guide to their response: Gender issues addressed

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8.1Candidates must compare FIGURE 8a and FIGURE 8b using the following guidelines: Shape and pattern In

8.2The candidate must analyse TWO South African buildings that used innovative materials. They should use the following to guide their response: Use of materials/techniques The design of the structure Environmental influences

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 160 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2024

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages21

Downloads1

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago2y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2024

Days since exam718

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