Visual Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Past Paper 2019 Grade 12 English

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1.1Compare the possible meanings and messages in FIGURE 1a and 1b Refer to the following: Placement of the figures within their particular setting

1.2Discuss TWO art work by any South African

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2.1Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Explain your response by refer ring to the following: Specific African influences Ancient and/or futuristic view of Africa Art elements Materials and techniques

2.2Discuss TWO South African artworks by different artists whose work include African images and /or symbols. Use the following guidelines in your essay: The influences of indigenous African art forms and/or symbols

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3.1Refer to the above statement and write a paragraph in which you give your personal interpret ation of FIGURE 3a OR FIGURE 3b. (6\

3.2Discuss the artwork of any TWO South African artists that you have studied that reflect socio and/or political issues. Write an essay in which you respond to the following: Art elements Imagery used

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4.1Choose any TWO artworks (FIGURES 4a to 4d\and discuss how these crafts were reinvented by referring to the following: Pattern and colour Techniques Function o f the artwork (8\

4.2Discuss TWO artworks by different craft artists and/or spiritual artists who were inspired by their culture and imagination. Use some of the following guidelines in your essay: Influences and inspiration

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5.1Compare FIGURE 5a with 5b by considering the following: Why do you think the artist chose to depict the incomplete figures? Why have the artists in both installations chosen to use repetitiv e figures?

5.2Which artwork is more success ful in conveying its message? Give reasons for your answer. (3\

5.3Analyse any TWO multimedia and/or new media artworks. (10\ [20] Visual Arts/P1 13 DBE/ November 2019 NSC20

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7.1Do you think FIGURES 7a and 7b are typical representations of masculinity and femininity? Substantiate your opinion by discussing the TWO artworks. Refer o the following: Portrayal of the figures Colour

7.2Discuss TWO artworks by different artists who comment on masculinity and femininity in their works. (12\ [20] Visual Arts/P1 17 DBE/ November 201920

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8.1Justify why the SAIA building innovation award for sustainable architecture was aw arded to the Silindokuhle Preschool by discussing the following: Use of materials Sustainability Functionality Design

8.2Analyse TWO South African architectural buildings/structures you have studied by discussing the fo llowing: Influences Design innovations Building materials and construction methods Sustainability Impact on the environment

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Total100 marks

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

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,546

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