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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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QUESTION 2: SOCIOPOLITICAL ART, INCLUDING RESISTANCE ART OF THE 1970s AND 1980s   RIGHT CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE IMAGES FOR QUESTION 2 IN A NEW TAB:     Guns are Roses was inspired by the unfortunate events that took place in September 2012 at the Lonmin Marikana platinum mine in South Africa, where police shot and killed 34 protesters who were on strike to demand a better basic wage. What made this event so shocking was the fact that it went against everything that South Africa is supposed to stand for today. After centuries of colonialism and decades of active struggle against the apartheid government, South Africa was supposed to have achieved democracy, equal rights for all and an end to the exploitation of poor people. At Marikana, people who stood up for these principles were harshly reminded that perhaps not so much has changed.   2.1 By using your knowledge of resistance art, analyse how Witbooi’s artwork as seen in FIGURE 2a is a form of contemporary resistance art.   Refer to the following in your discussion: ·       Images and symbols ·       Use of formal art elements ·       Style and technique ·       Possible meaning ·       Socio-political issues being address (8)