Gr 11 Term 2 Theory Worksheet 2020

Fauvism 20 Marks

1. Refer to the painting Blue Nude Figure by Matisse. Write a mini essay using full sentences and paragraphs, where you describe the characteristics of Fauvism. Refer to the following:

● Influences of non-Western art ● Use of formal elements such as line, colour, texture and shape ● Composition and principles of design ● Style ● Technique

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2. ‘What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.’ Henri Matisse

With reference to the above statement, study the image to the right, Open Window. Write a paragraph where you consider this quote in reference to the subject matter and colour usage on this artwork.

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German Expressionism 20 Marks

1. Label each image as either Expressionism or German Expressionism. Give a reason for your choice regarding each image

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2. Name the 2 main German Expressionist groups. List their main stylistic characteristics and differences. Look at themes, colours, shapes and brush strokes

Group Name (2)

Themes (4)

Colours (2)

Shapes (2)

Brush Strokes (2)

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Cubism 35 Marks

1. Why is the image below NOT an example of Cubism? However what made this artwork so important to the movement? Discuss in essay format. Provide the title and the artist's name.

Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, 1907

(mark allocation: 2 - name and title; 4 - reason for not; 8 - importance of work; 2 - essay format = 16)

2. In the space provided, under each image and heading, discuss how each artwork illustrates a different phase of Cubism. Consider the following headings: colour, form, subject matter, space, technique. Please also label the artwork with name, artist and date.

Cezanne phase

Analytical Phase

Synthetic phase

Colour

Form

Subject Matter

Space

Technique

(5x3 =15)

Surrealism 20 marks

1. Who was the leader of the Surrealists and what did he aim to achieve in his art? (2)

2. Name the 4 influences on Surrealism. (4)

3. Explain ‘Automatism’. (2)

4. Name 2 Surrealist painters. (2)

5. Consider the work The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali. Describe the Surrealist movement in relation to dreams and death. Explain how the style used by Dali in this painting enhances the meaning. Refer specifically to the image provided.

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Unseen Visual Analysis 20 marks Consider these 2 artworks painted by South African women in the first half of the 20th century. Analyze these artworks separately in two mini essays. You must refer to the following: Stylistic characteristics and influences, color, form, subject matter, space and technique. Each mini essay is for 10 marks and needs to be written with an introduction, body and conclusion.

Maggie Laubser, Self-Portrait, 1924. Oil.

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Irma Stern, Arab. 1939. Oil.

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