Visual Arts Paper 1 (English)

May-June 2021 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Visual Arts

Past Paper 2021 Grade 12 English
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1.1Critically analyse FIGURE 1 in an essay Use the following guidelines Discuss the elements of art (line, colour and texture\
1.2Many artists have recorded their places, experiences and everyday life through their artwork. Discuss the artwork by any TWO artists , ( ONE
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2.1Compare FIGURE 2a with FIGURE 2b by referring to any FOUR of the following: olour Composition Rhythm/Movement
2.2Write a short essay on any ONE artist s work that explore s African heritage
3.1Compare FIGURE 3a and FIGURE 3b by responding to
3.2Write an essay in which you discuss the work of any TWO South African rtists (ONE work per artist whose work reflect resistance against a society and/or political
4.1Discuss IGURES 4a and 4b, and write a paragraph in which you refer to some of the following:
4.2Discuss the work of any TWO artists (ONE work p er artist\ who create art, craft , and
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6.1efer to the statement above and discuss in an essay how the artist explores social identity throu gh the murals in FIGURES 6a 6d
6.2Discuss the work of any TWO art ists ONE work per artist
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7.1The poses of the women in FIGURES 7a c tell very different stories. Discuss this statement by referring to the following Colour
7.2Write an essay in which you discuss TWO artwork which comment on th stereotypical perceptions of
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8.1Write a paragr aph discussing FIGURE 8a , 8b and 8c in which you
8.2Discuss any TWO South African buildings that you have studied. Name the architect and title of the building/structure. Consider some of the follow ing for your answer Location

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Mark Allocation

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

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts
Year2021
SessionMay-June
TypePast Paper
PaperPaper 1
LanguageEnglish
Pages19
Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2020s
Years ago5y
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