Visual Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2023 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Visual Arts

Past Paper 2023 Grade 12 English
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1.1Di scus the paintings in FIGURE 1a and FIGURE 1b Use the following guidelines: Different actions among
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2.1Do you think FIGURE 2 was influenced by FIGURES 2b and 2c? Use the following guideli nes in your response: Colour
2.2Write an essay in which you discuss TWO artworks by South African artists that you have studied (ONE artwork per artist\ . Discuss the influen ce (s\
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3.1Discuss how poverty is portrayed in the artworks in FIGURES 3a and 3b by considering the following: The symbolism of the rats, crucifix and musicians in FIGURE 3a The pose, dress and surroundings in FIGURE 3b
3.2Write an essay in which you discuss the art work of any TWO artists that you have studied (ONE w ork per artist\
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4.1Discuss how the sculpt ors in FIGURES 4a and 4b portray music ians. Refer to t he following guidelines: Describe
4.2Write an essay about the artworks of any TWO artists/craft artists that you have studied (ONE artwork per artist\. Discuss how these artists show their personal stories, crafts and/or spirituality in their work.
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5.1Consider the relationships among the artw orks provided in FIGURE 5a, 5b and 5c.
5.2Write an essay in which you discuss TWO artworks that you have studied (ONE artwor k per artist\ . Discuss how alternative art forms or multimedia have
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6.1Discuss the impact of popular culture and onsumer products on identity as
6.2Write an essay in which you d iscuss TWO S outh African post 1994 democratic artworks that you have studied (ONE artwork per artist\ . Discuss
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7.1Compare the depiction of manliness in FIGURE 7a and 7b. Use the following guidelines: The male figure
7.2Write an essay in which you discuss TWO artworks that you have studied (ONE artwork per artist\ . Discuss how masculinity and/or femininity are portrayed in these works
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8.1Refer to FIGURES 8a 8b and 8c and answer the following questions: Comment on the function of TWO architectural materials used in the Garden
8.2Write an essay in which you d iscuss any TWO South African uildings or structures that you have studied. Refer to the following in your essay: Function

Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total100 marks
Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 160 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts
Year2023
SessionNovember
TypePast Paper
PaperPaper 1
LanguageEnglish
Pages19
Downloads9

Examination context

Decade2020s
Years ago3y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodNovember 2023
Days since exam1,086

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