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Complementary Colour Scheme

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Using colours yhat are opposite to each other on the colour wheel

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Cold Cool Colour

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Colours that have blue mixed inro them

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Warm colour scheme

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Colour that have yellow or red mixed into them

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Analogous colour scheme

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Using colours that are similar to one another

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Triadic colour scheme

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Using 3 colours that are evenlt spaced around the colour wheel

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Monochromatic

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Using one colour with its lights and darks

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Line

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A mark made on a surface using a tool like a brush or pencil. E.g. Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, ZigZag, Curly, Curved, Spiral

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Shape

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A flat, two dimensional area with height and width. E.g. Geometric (cube, square, oval, triangle)

Organic (all other forms of shapes that do not have names)

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Form

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3 Dimensional. E.g. Geometric (cube, square, oval, triangle)

Organic (all other forms of shapes that do not have names)

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Colors

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Refers to the wavelength of light. - - The hue (Lightness or darkness)
- Temperature ( warm or cool)
- Tint or shade

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Value

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The hue

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Texture

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The feel or the appearance of an image

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Space

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The area within, around or between an image, positive or negative

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Pattern

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The use of repeated elements

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Contrast

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The juxtaposition of elements such as colours, textures, and values to create separation and emphasis

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Emphasis

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The use of techniques to draw attention to certain parts of the artworks

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Balance

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A sense of calm and order created when elements are arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically so nothing looks out of place

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Rhythm / Movement

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The use of repeated elements to create a visual rhythm, where the eye can be directed

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Unity

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The use of visual elements to create a sense of cohesion and harmony

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Variety

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The use of different elements to create interest and variety

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What is tint?

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Tint is when you add a certain amount of white color into an original to get a lighter version of it

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What is a shade?

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It is when you add a certain amount of a black color into an original color to get a darker version of it

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Genre

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A type of artwork like a portrait, landscape or still life

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Commission

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Hiring and paying an artist to create an artwork

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Self Portrait
When an artist paints a portrait of himself or herself
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Art elements
The basic ingredients of an artwork or design; they are line, tone, texture, shape, form, space, and color
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Design Priciples
How an artist of designer chooses to arrange and manipulate the art elements to create a composition and visual message
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What is the general role of an artist in society?
An artist tries to recreate their view of reality. This can be through fantasy, imagination, or a realistic representation of feelings or events. The medium and style (like a big canvas with red strokes) can symbolize emotions like anger or fear.
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How do visual artists observe and interpret the world?
Visual artists watch what’s happening around them, think deeply, and record their thoughts or feelings. They use art elements and design principles to tell stories. Critical thinking is key—they question what they see instead of just accepting it. This sharp thinking shapes both their art creation and analysis.
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What does the artist as a contributor do?
Artists contribute through paintings, sculptures, crafts, and industrial design (like furniture). Architects and interior designers create comfortable, stylish spaces. Graphic designers influence what we see in ads and packaging. Fashion designers shape how society presents itself. All of these bring new ideas, delight our senses, challenge attitudes, and reflect society.
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What role do crafters play as contributors in society?
Crafting by hand gives pleasure to both makers and buyers. It’s a source of income, empowerment, and respect, especially in communities facing challenges. Example: Barbara Jackson, Sharley Fints, and Mathaphelo Ngaka revived indigenous beading skills in Cape Town, providing jobs for unemployed township women.
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What is the role of the artist as a social commentator?
Artists highlight society’s flaws and make people stop and think. They tell cultural and religious stories and expose abuses through protest art. Sometimes, governments hire artists to promote certain viewpoints—this is propaganda. Art can influence public opinion on national and global levels.
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How do cartoonists serve as social commentators?
Cartoonists like Banksy, Zapiro, and Sfiso Yalo use their art to comment on current events, often stirring controversy by challenging politics, culture, or religion. For example, Yalo’s cartoons criticize restrictions like taxi drivers refusing young women in mini skirts, using signs and symbols rather than words.
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What does the artist as an observer do?
The artist reflects deeply on the world by asking questions and seeking understanding. They paint landscapes, human figures, portraits, and animals, capturing moments or historic events. Photographers are key observers, and nowadays, anyone with a camera can capture the world—though artists do so with intention and purpose.
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Globalization
Spreading or enlarging on a global scale or spreading worldwide
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Contemporary
Producing or emphasing at this present time
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Signs
Marks of objects that show something; they can warn or inform us
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National Symbols
Objects that are recognized by the citizens of the country to have special meaning for them and the history of the country
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Cultural Symbols
Patterns, pictures, colours of signs that have special meaning within a particular culture
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Symbols
Objects that communicate a deeper meaning or represent other things like emotions or ideas
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Illustrates
Designers who draw images by hand or by using computer software. These appear in books, magazines or in websites
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Collaboration
Working together in a team or on the project
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Font
Styles of writing
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Collage
Creating an artwork out of different pieces of paper and textures
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Interdisciplinary
Combing many different art forms to create a new way of communicating with the audience
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Charcoal
A black, soft drawing media that smudges easily
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Animation
Making a video or film in which drawing and objects seem to move
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Biennale
A prestigious art exhibition
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Narrative
A series of events that make up a story
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What is public art, and where can it be found?
Public art is artwork placed in public spaces like parks, community centers, government buildings, shopping centers, etc.
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Who usually commissions public art?
Municipalities, government, large companies, and charities.
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What is the purpose of public art?
To beautify public spaces, educate, entertain, celebrate history, honor important people, and create community pride.
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Who created the statue of Paul Kruger, and where is it located?
Anton van Wouw, located at Church Square, Pretoria.
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Who commissioned the Paul Kruger statue?
Sammy Marks in 1896
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Who created the statue of Nelson Mandela, and what does it symbolize?
Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren. It symbolizes reconciliation, with Madiba’s arms wide open.
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What is the name of Angus Taylor's famous public sculpture, and what does it represent?
Little Mama Africa — represents the youth as the future and contrasts traditional male-dominated statues
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When and where was Little Mama Africa installed?
2010 FIFA World Cup, Atteridgeville soccer stadium.
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What does the Spirit of Tshwane sculpture symbolize?
Interdependence and growth.
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Who created The Spirit of Tshwane and when?
Anton Smit in 2014, commissioned by Menlyn Maine shopping center.
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How tall is the Spirit of Tshwane?
11 meters (36 feet) tall.
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Can public art be temporary?
Yes — it can be temporary and removed or changed after months or years.
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What makes public sculptures like Little Mama Africa special in terms of representation?
It represents natural female body shapes and youth, moving away from idealized or male-dominated imagery.

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