Visual Arts P1 English

November 2008 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Past Paper 2008 Grade 12 English

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1.3With reference to the visual sources shown in FIGURES 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d, write a paragraph in which you discuss the similarities and/or differences between the paintings of the French artists, Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse,

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2.1Picasso had little knowledge of African art, but he found the expressive forms of the African sculptures and masks he collected interesting, and used them to challenge the art made in the West at the time.

2.2In their search for an African identity, many artists turned to African and/or other indigenous art forms for inspiration, not only for their use of images, but also for stylistic innovation. Write a short essay (1 page\n which you discuss the work of any local or

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3.2Study the visual sources provided in FIGURES 3a, 3b, 3c and discuss how these works reflect life in townships during the struggle against apartheid (1 page\. In your answer refer to the following: The choice of images

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4.2Consider the visual sources in FIGURES 4a, 4b and 4c, and write a paragraph in which you discuss whether it is possible for craft artists to maintain the technical tradition of their craft, yet still create designs that are

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5.1It is said that both the architects for the Constitution Hill project and the Mozambique artist, Mabunda, have managed to create 'something new without forgetting one's history' Discuss this statement by explaining what the significance is of these two

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6.2Discuss the depiction of the crucifixions in the visual sources (FIGURES 6a, 6b, 6c and 6d\Refer to the following in your answer (1 page\: The use of line, shape, tone, composition and expressive distortion

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7.2Damien Hirst is a well-known living contemporary artist. With reference to the above statement and the visual sources (FIGURES 7a and 7b\, discuss the following in a short essay (1 page\: Why can his work be classified as conceptual art?

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8.2Choose any TWO of the examples provided in FIGURES 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d, and compare them by discussing the following (1 page\ Line Shape/Form Colour Composition Possible spiritual content of each of your chosen examples. Give valid

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10.2Discuss any TWO contemporary examples of South African architecture that you have found inspiring. The following should be included in your discussion (1 page\: Name of buildings and architects Function and site

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Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2008

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages22

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2000s

Years ago18y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2008

Days since exam6,563

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