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INSTRUCTIONS   1. The use of the correct art terminology   2. The use and implementation of visual analysis and critical thinking   3. Writing and research skills within a historical and cultural context   4. The placing of specific examples into a cultural, social, political and historical context   5. An understanding of distinctive creative styles       Read the following instructions before answering the questions: 1. Answer ALL FIVE questions for a total of 100 marks.   2. Information discussed in one answer will NOT be credited if repeated in other answers. Cross-referencing of artworks is permissible.   3. Name the artist(s) and title of each artwork you discuss in your answers. Underline the title of an artwork or the name of a building.   4. Candidates may NOT discuss images that have already been used in other questions.   5. Write in a clear, creative, and structured manner, using full sentences and paragraphs according to the instructions of each question. The listing of facts/tables is NOT acceptable.     Glossary:   Use the following vocabulary to ensure that you understand how to approach a specific question:     Analyse:  A detailed and logical discussion of the formal elements (such as line, colour, tone, format, et cetera) and composition of the work.     Compare:  Point out differences and similarities in an ordered sequence within the same argument.     Discuss:  Present your point of view and give reasons for your statements.     Explain:  Clarify and give reasons for your statements.     Contextualise:  Relating to, or depending on the framework of information; relating to the situation, time/era and location to which the information refers.     Interpret:  Analyse and evaluate (give an informed opinion of) an artwork. Contextualise it historically, culturally, socially, et cetera and substantiate your findings by referring to similar specific examples.  

QUESTION 5: GENDER ISSUES: MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY   RIGHT CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE IMAGES FOR QUESTION 5 IN A NEW TAB:     Many female artists use the portrayal of the female body to raise questions about femininity and the role/s of women in society.   5.1 Using the visual sources provided in Figures 5a – 5d, type an essay in which you discuss these issues. Consider the following in your answer: ·       Portrayal of the female figure ·       Colour ·       Style and technique ·       Interpretation and meaning (8)

2. Multiple choice: In the middle of the story, we learn that the mother is an optimist. This means she: (1)

3. When is Clifton hoping to come home again? (1)

QUESTION 4: POST-1994 DEMOCRATIC IDENTITY IN SOUTH AFRICA   RIGHT CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE IMAGES FOR QUESTION 4 IN A NEW TAB:     Many artists use self-portraits to express their identity. Marc Quinn (Figure 4a) made a sculpture of his head with his frozen blood.   4.1 Discuss how the artists in the visual sources, Figures 4a – 4c, created art that express personal identities.   Consider the following: ·       Formal elements of art ·       Style and technique ·       Comments these artists made on their identity ·       Which one, according to you, makes the strongest visual impact? Give reasons for your choice. (8)

5. 2 Select true/false if the correct adverb of time is used in each sentence:   b.  Sorry I can’t talk; I am a bit busy then. (1)

1. 4 Complete the sentence by choosing the correct adverb of place: d.  Jim stood [   ] the shop.                                          (1)

3.2 Discuss ONE work of any TWO South African contemporary artists who make use of non-traditional media and/or techniques to convey a message of our time.   Refer to the following in your answer: • Influences • Subject matter • Material and techniques • Formal art elements • Possible messages and meanings (12)     TOTAL QUESTION 3 (20)

QUESTION 3: MULTIMEDIA AND NEW MEDIA – ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY AND POPULAR ART FORMS IN SOUTH AFRICA   RIGHT CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE IMAGES FOR QUESTION 3 IN A NEW TAB:     Damien Hirst is one of the most famous contemporary artists whose work includes a skull covered in diamonds and a real shark preserved in formaldehyde. Hirst became very wealthy by the shrewd management of his art career.   The artworks in Figure 3a and 3b make comments on Damien Hirst and his position within the art society.   3.1 With reference to the above statement and the visual sources (Figure 3a and 3b) discuss the following: ·       Formal elements of art ·       Style, media and technique ·       The statements these artists make about Damian Hirst and the art world in general ·       What is your opinion about their commentaries? Substantiate your answer. (8)

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