Visual Arts

These notes offer a clear overview of Dada, Abstract Expressionism, and Surrealism. They cover the origins, key themes, and defining characteristics of each movement, along with analyses of major works and artists. Key figures include Marcel Duchamp and Hannah Höch for Dada, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko for Abstract Expressionism, and Salvador Dalí for Surrealism. Perfect for a concise understanding of these influential art movements.

These notes cover Conceptual Art, detailing its origins, key themes, and defining characteristics. They include analysis of significant works and prominent artists such as Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth, Marina Abramovic and Damien Hirst. Ideal for a clear and concise understanding of the movement.

IEB Visual Arts notes.These notes cover Pop Art’s origins, themes, and characteristics, along with analysis of key artists and their works, including Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, and Roy Lichtenstein. Ideal for a clear, concise overview of the movement

The content included in these notes is all you need to know for your matric year, and partially grade 11. Throughout my High School academic career, I only ever received above 85% for theoretical art. These notes, therefore, offer an excessive amount of knowledge to equip you for your exams, trials, and final assessments of Matric.

This is a summary of the IEB matric syllabus of Visual Arts. Visual Analysis containing elements of art and principles of design. Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Conceptual Art, South African Resistance Art and South African Contemporary Art. Artists as well as their artworks given for each movement as well as a visual analysis.