Analysis of Creative Arts Works

22 Grade 6 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Analysis of Creative Arts Works, with worked marking schemes. 22 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   When analysing a woven basket, describing the pattern created by repeating the same shapes and colours refers to the element of

   A. Tempo

   B. Pitch

   C. Dynamics

   D. Pattern

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   A learner is analysing two paintings: one uses mostly red and orange, the other mostly blue and green. Explain the difference between warm and cool colours and the mood each group can create.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Warm colours (e.g. red, orange, yellow) can create a feeling of warmth, energy, excitement or happiness (2 marks). Cool colours (e.g. blue, green, purple) can create a feeling of calm, coolness, peace or sadness (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

3. Question 3

   4 marks

   (a) Name the three primary colours.

   (b) State the secondary colour formed when red and yellow are mixed.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A learner points out the main object that the artist wants the viewer to notice first in a picture. This part is called the

   A. Centre of interest/focal point

   B. Frame

   C. Background only

   D. Signature

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain the difference between the 'foreground' and the 'background' of a picture when analysing it.

   (4 marks)

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   Foreground = the part of the picture that appears nearest to the viewer / at the front, usually showing the main objects larger and clearer (2 marks). Background = the part that appears furthest away / behind, usually showing objects smaller and less detailed (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

6. Question 6

   3 marks

   When analysing a painting, list three visual elements a Grade 6 learner should look at and describe.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Mixing the primary colours red and blue produces which secondary colour?

   A. Yellow

   B. Green

   C. Purple

   D. Orange

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Red, blue and yellow, from which other colours can be mixed, are called

   A. Cool colours

   B. Secondary colours

   C. Primary colours

   D. Warm colours

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   After watching a folk dance performance, learners analyse it. State three aspects of the performance they could comment on.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three of: the costumes worn, the movements/steps, the formations, keeping to the beat/rhythm, the instruments/music, the coordination/teamwork, facial expression/energy, the songs sung (1 mark each, max 3).

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A learner says a drawing looks calm and peaceful because the artist used blue and green. Blue and green are examples of

    A. Secondary shapes

    B. Textures

    C. Cool colours

    D. Warm colours

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Before giving an opinion about an artwork, a good first step in analysis is to

    A. Throw it away

    B. Observe and describe what you actually see

    C. Copy it exactly

    D. Guess the price

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12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Explain why it is important to analyse and appreciate creative arts works. Give two reasons.

    (4 marks)

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    Any two, well explained (2 marks each): helps us understand the message/meaning the artist is communicating (2), helps us learn and improve our own creative work (2), develops appreciation and respect for artists and culture (2), sharpens observation and critical thinking skills (2). Max 4 marks.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Mixing the primary colours blue and yellow produces which secondary colour?

    A. Purple

    B. Green

    C. Orange

    D. Brown

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When learners look carefully at a painting and describe the colours, lines and shapes they see, they are doing an

    A. Selling of the artwork

    B. Erasing of the artwork

    C. Advertisement of the artwork

    D. Analysis of the artwork

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15. Question 15

    4 marks

    Define the term 'texture' as used in analysing an artwork, and give one example of a rough texture and one example of a smooth texture.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Texture = how the surface of an artwork looks or feels — whether rough or smooth (2 marks). Rough texture example e.g. tree bark, sandpaper, a woven mat (1 mark). Smooth texture example e.g. glass, a polished clay pot, still water (1 mark). Total 4 marks.

16. Question 16

    1 mark

    In a dance performance, when learners analyse whether the movements matched the beat of the music, they are looking at

    A. Timing/rhythm

    B. The colour of the wall

    C. The weather

    D. The price of tickets

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    In a music performance, describing whether the singers sang loudly or softly means you are analysing the

    A. Formation

    B. Texture

    C. Costume

    D. Dynamics

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    In a painting of a sunset, the artist uses red, orange and yellow. These are best described as

    A. Primary colours only

    B. Neutral colours

    C. Cool colours

    D. Warm colours

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    When we describe how a surface in an artwork would feel if touched — rough or smooth — we are talking about its

    A. Rhythm

    B. Texture

    C. Tempo

    D. Volume

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    When judging a creative artwork, saying what you like or dislike and why is part of

    A. Appreciation/evaluation

    B. Copying

    C. Framing

    D. Measuring

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    When analysing a song, describing whether it was sung fast or slow refers to its

    A. Texture

    B. Tempo

    C. Shape

    D. Colour

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22. Question 22

    4 marks

    A class is analysing a friend's clay pot.

    (a) State two things they can comment on about the pot.

    (b) Give one way to give feedback politely.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) Any two of: its shape/form, the pattern/decoration, the smoothness/texture, the colour, how well it stands/balance, neatness (1 mark each, max 2). (b) Any one of: start with what is good/positive, use kind respectful words, suggest an improvement gently rather than mocking, be honest but encouraging (2 marks). Total 4 marks.

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