Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2018 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2018 Grade 12 English

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1.1Candidates must compare the different approaches of the artists by using the following guidelines in their discussion: Subject matter FIGURE 1a: This is an everyday township scene portraying a busy street scene. The

1.2Candidates must write an essay on ONE South African artist that depicts his/her surroundings and own experiences from everyday life. They can refer to the following: Subject matter Influences

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2.1Candidates must discuss the statement above by referring to African and other influences in FIGURE 2a and FIGURE 2b. They may

2.2Candidates must discuss ONE artwork by ONE artist whose works are /were influenced by Africa. They must use the following guidelines in their answer: Subject matter Influence Symbols

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3.1Candidates must analyse FIGURE 3a and FIGURE 3b to comment on how the se artists conveyed their voice of resistance.

3.2Candidates must discuss the work of any TWO South African artists who use their art to convey messages of social and/or political issues. They must u se the following in their answer:

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4.1Candidates must discuss how the traditional mask has been reinterpreted by referring to FIGURES 4a They may refer to the following: Use of recycled materials

4.2Candidates must analyse the work of TWO South African artists who represent rural art crafts and/or spiritual ity

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5.1Candidates must discuss Minuj artwork in FIGURE

5.2Artists often portray their own interpretation of stories and myths and use different material and techniques to tell a story. Candidates must d iscuss ONE artwork from TWO different artists who use unconventional/

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6.1Candidates must discuss how Zyma Amien has portrayed in this exploitation in her work by considering the following: Description of the work

6.2Like Zyma Amien, many p ost 1994 democratic artists work has developed from their own personal histories. Candidates must d

7.1Candidates must discuss why they think FIGURE 7a and 7b have broken with stereotypes. Candidates can use the following guidelines to aid their response Visual appearance/body language FIGURE 7a

7.2Society has prejudiced ideas on masculinity and femininity. Candidates must d ebate their viewpoint of this issue in a discussion of the work of TWO artists who commented on gender aspects in their work.

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Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 140 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2018

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages18

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

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