Visual Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2009 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Past Paper 2009 Grade 12 English

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1.1he above statement. Make as many observations as

1.2In an essay (at least ONE page), discuss ONE example each by any TWO experiences they have encountered. Themes/Meaning

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3.1s provided in FIGURES 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d, write an essay (at least ONE page) in which y ou discuss any TWO of the works. Do you agree/disagree wit referring to the following: trying to convey

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4.1between traditional and contemporary aspects in their works. (8)8

4.2With reference to the above statemen which you discuss the work of at least TWO craft artists whose work you have studied. Mention must be made of the following: Influences

5.1Study the statement above as well as the visual source provided in FIGURE 5 and comment on the following in a short essay (at least ONE page): e to victims of tic charactisterics

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6.1Refer to FIGURES 6a and 6b, and writ e a short essay (at least ONE page) in which you discuss the change of style/direct ion in Sandile Zulu's work, taking the following into account: eaning of the two artworks

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7.1As can be seen from Emin's work, mu ltimedia artists creat e art by using the non-traditional and unconvent FIGURE 7, write a short essay discuss/debate the merits of multimedia art. The following information should

7.2least TWO specific multimedia artists you beyond the boundaries of what is norma (14) [20]20

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9.1By making specific reference to the ar Consider at least THREE of the fo llowing points in your discussion:

9.2eat potential for controversy, often resulting from unfortunate stereotypes which you discuss the work(s) of any ar the concept of gender in their work.

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10.2People in both South Africa and ar towards the preservation of the envir onment through responsible approaches which you refer to some of the following: Location

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Total100 marks

Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 200 marks

Per-question sum180 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2009

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages24

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2000s

Years ago17y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2009

Days since exam6,200

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