Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

November 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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1.1Candidates must c ompare how the artists FIGURE 1a and FIGURE 1b have managed to capture soulfulness/vibrancy of the music. Colour FIGURE 1a: Pemba uses predominantly blue and brown hues in the artwork

1.2Many of our emerging artists often tell a story about the people, places and events they have experienced. Candidates must w rite an essay in which they interpret TWO artworks by any of these artists.

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2.1Candidates must debate the questions above by referring to FIGURE 2a and FIGURE 2b and debate the following: Influences Candidates must discuss African influences e.g. beadwork, African masks,

2.2Candidates must e valuate the work of any TWO artists you have studied, who used Afro centric elements in their art or who were influenced by African and/or indigenous art forms. (12\ [20]20

3.1Candidates must r efer to the visual sources in FIGURES 3a to 3d rite an essay in which you discuss/debate the following points: Reasons why the children have been portrayed in a crucified position It relates to Christ on the cross and refers to the innocence of the children in

3.2Candidates must write an essay in which they discuss TWO artworks by different artists who address socio political issues. Use the following as guidelines: Subject matter Influences

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4.1Candidates must c hoose EITHER FIGURE 4a FIGURE 4b and discuss how this artist has interpreted the iblical theme. Use the following as a guideline: Significance of the subject matter

4.2Candidates must c ompare TWO artworks, crafts or spiritual works they have studied. Include the following: Subject matter Influences Composition Style

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5.2Does this work help to increase the awareness of the refugee crisis? Candidates own interpretation with substantiation will be acceptable. ecently new contemporary art gallery opened at the Waterfront in Cape

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6.1Candidates must d iscuss the following in your interpretation of FIGURE 6a: Title Web Jacket , indicates that this is a jacket, but more specifically a web jacket. It keeps people locked up into the Virtual world and keeping them from the

6.2iscuss the work of any TWO relevant South African post 1994 democratic artists that explore their identity. Candidates must use the following guidelines Subject matter Influences Formal art elements Composition

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7.1rows feature prominently in both FIGURE 7a and FIGURE 7b. Candidates must s tudy the artworks and discuss the following in an essay: Significance of the crows in the artworks FIGURE 7a: There are many

7.2Candidates must d iscuss ONE artwork by any TWO South African artists whose work(s\ comment on gender issues. (10\ [20] 2220

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8.1Candidates must d ebate the issues of colonial and apartheid monuments being removed from our public spaces by considering the following The necessity of monuments in our society monument commemorates a person or event, becoming important to a

8.2Candidates must d iscuss any TWO contemporary South African buildings they have studied which adds value to the community/our society. The following should be included in their discussion: Site/

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

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2017

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages23

Downloads1

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2017

Days since exam3,276

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