Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2019 Grade 12 English

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1.1Candidates must compare the artwork s in FIGURE 1a and FIGURE 1b by considering the following: Colour and line FIGURE 1a No shading or modulation of colour In the bright midday sun, objects lose

1.2Candidates are to discuss any TWO artworks from different South African artists that they have studied, who comment on people and their surroundings They can include the following in their answer: Social

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2.1Candidates must refer to FIG URES 2a and 2b and answer the following: Why the artist has used Westernised everyday objects in FIGURE 2a. The artist wants the artwork to be more accessible fusing African and

2.2Candidates must discuss TWO artworks by different artists whose work expresses their African identity due to the influences of indigenous African art forms. They must use the following guidelines: The influenc

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3.1Both images represent a tragedy in the world. Ca ndidates must elaborate on this statement by discussing the following questions. Any THREE aspects that makes us aware that these artworks are representative of a tragedy

3.2Candidates must compare how any TWO artworks by different artists have expressed past/current socio political issues in their work. (10\ [20]20

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4.1Candidates must discuss the craft of weaving and the influence on new artists. They may make use of the following guidelines: Type of materials that can be used for both traditional and contemporary weaving.

4.2Candidates must discuss the works of any TWO craft artists and /or spiritual artists they have studied. They may use the following guidelines: Influences Art elements Techniques and materials Functionality

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5.1Candidates must analyse FIGURE 5a and 5b by considering the following: Teachers Tool: Born in 1975 in Johannesburg South Africa, Frances Goodman is fast becoming known as one of South Africa s leading artistic voices on

5.2Candidates must discuss any TWO South African artworks that show the use of the multi media/new media in an interesting and new way. They may use the following as a guideline: Content Influences Media and techniques

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6.1Candidates must discuss why so many South African artists have explored issues of identity after 1994. They must refer to FIGURES 6a and 6b. They could use the following as a guideline: Specific issues relating to identity

6.2Candidates must discuss the work of any TWO artworks from different South African artists who address identity in South Africa after 1994. (10\ [20]20

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7.1Candidates mus t comment on how Jody Paulsen addresses gender by referring to the following: Gender aspects The artwork addresses a society where it would be acceptable for people who prefer the same gender to live together. Using a soft fabric, like felt, also

7.2Candidates must write a discussion on the work of any TWO artists whose works address gender and/or the expected roles men and women have to fulfil in society. They may refer to the following guidelines:

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Total100 marks

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

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2019

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages18

Downloads2

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Decade2010s

Years ago7y

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