link to theday article on why art is so effective in depicting conflict
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
What to learn for November exams
Grade 8:
Grade 9:
Grade 10:
Grade 11
Your exam is based on three themes- Art and Politics (including a question on the Dvd the Art of Persuausion), Art and Spirtuality and Gender Issues.
Your prac exam is a concept drawing, however you may use mixed media.
- Perspective
- Beadwork Artists (Xhosa, Ximba, Mahlangu, Monkeybiz) and meanings of Zulu Dolls
- Heath Nash
Grade 9:
- Artists studied in class: Hanson, Dunywa, Kentridge, Arnott, Segal
- practise your unseen analysis and tonal drawing skills
Grade 10:
- Artists studied in class: Nala, Ardmore, De Beer, Verster and Dube
- practise your unseen analysis skills (learning the elements and principles of art will help you with this)
Grade 11
Your exam is based on three themes- Art and Politics (including a question on the Dvd the Art of Persuausion), Art and Spirtuality and Gender Issues.
Your prac exam is a concept drawing, however you may use mixed media.
Grade 9s &12s: Link about the context of the Umemulo ceremony, which is featured in Zama Dunywa's work
"Umemulo
Umemulo is a function dedicated to young women who adhere to traditional rules until the age when they are ready for marriage. The most important of these is the preservation of virginity until marriage. If a woman breaks this rule, it is regarded as a disgrace upon her and her family. Therefore, in essence, this occasion celebrates a women's self-respect and expresses her family's pride in her. Relatives and friends are invited to rejoice with the family... ""click here to read more...
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Friday, 19 October 2012
Grade 9 Artist Alert: George Segal
Grade 9's see if you can answer the following questions about Segal's work:
The Rural Couple
FDR Memorial, Painted Bronze
One writer comments that:
Link to images of how Segal made these works
Link to powerpoint about Segal
Link to Mrs Moore's blog on Segal
The Rural Couple
FDR Memorial, Painted Bronze
- Why do you think Segal created this piece? (I.e. What was his intention?)
- Identify and dicuss 5 visual clues (i.e the meaning of the blankets)
One writer comments that:
"George Segal created the powerful sculptures in Room Two. The Breadline represents the despair of the Great Depression. The Fireside Chat depicts the hope that Roosevelt’s inspiring words gave to ordinary people"
click here to read more in an article about FDR Memorial
Link to images of how Segal made these works
Link to powerpoint about Segal
Link to Mrs Moore's blog on Segal
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Link to slideshow on Ceramics
an intriguing method of creating forms using crayons
http://craftcouncil.org/
link to an informative presentation on working with clay
Monday, 8 October 2012
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