VAP2601
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE 4 JUNE 2024
Design a visual arts lesson which relates to an African or South African visual artist.
Background (50 marks):
1. Write age appropriate notes in which you explain to your learners the artist’s background
and include some visual imagery (photos of the artist, photos of where s/he grew up, maps,
etc)
Artist’s Background:
Age-Appropriate Notes:
Esther Mahlangu is a renowned South African artist
known for her vibrant and bold Ndebele paintings. Born
in 1935 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, she grew up in a
traditional Ndebele household where she learned the art
of painting from her mother and grandmother. Ndebele
painting is characterized by its geometric patterns and bright colors, often used to decorate
homes and objects.
She grew up in very rural area in Middelbrug
Mpumalanga, South Africa
, The map of her hometown Mpumalanga,
Middelburg
Where she had grown up
Mpumalanga on South African map
Importance in Art History:
Esther Mahlangu is an important artist because she has brought traditional Ndebele art to
the international stage. Her work has been exhibited in museums around the world, and
she has collaborated with brands like BMW and British Airways. Mahlangu is celebrated for
preserving and promoting Ndebele cultural heritage through her art, and she plays a crucial
role in contemporary African art history.
Explaining an Artwork:
Artwork: BMW Art Car (1991)
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE 4 JUNE 2024
Design a visual arts lesson which relates to an African or South African visual artist.
Background (50 marks):
1. Write age appropriate notes in which you explain to your learners the artist’s background
and include some visual imagery (photos of the artist, photos of where s/he grew up, maps,
etc)
Artist’s Background:
Age-Appropriate Notes:
Esther Mahlangu is a renowned South African artist
known for her vibrant and bold Ndebele paintings. Born
in 1935 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, she grew up in a
traditional Ndebele household where she learned the art
of painting from her mother and grandmother. Ndebele
painting is characterized by its geometric patterns and bright colors, often used to decorate
homes and objects.
She grew up in very rural area in Middelbrug
Mpumalanga, South Africa
, The map of her hometown Mpumalanga,
Middelburg
Where she had grown up
Mpumalanga on South African map
Importance in Art History:
Esther Mahlangu is an important artist because she has brought traditional Ndebele art to
the international stage. Her work has been exhibited in museums around the world, and
she has collaborated with brands like BMW and British Airways. Mahlangu is celebrated for
preserving and promoting Ndebele cultural heritage through her art, and she plays a crucial
role in contemporary African art history.
Explaining an Artwork:
Artwork: BMW Art Car (1991)
