VAP2601 Assignment 3
2024 (556267) - DUE 9
June 2024
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, VAP2601 Assignment 3 2024 (556267) - DUE 9 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 i visual imagery (photos of the artist, photos of where s/he grew up,
maps, etc)
Visual Arts Lesson Plan: Discovering the Art of South African Artist, Esther
Mahlangu
Grade Level: 4th to 6th Grade
Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
Background: Esther Mahlangu is a celebrated South African artist known for her vibrant
and geometrically patterned paintings. Born in 1935, Mahlangu belongs to the Ndebele
ethnic group of South Africa. She grew up in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa,
where she learned the traditional Ndebele art of house painting from her mother and
grandmother. Ndebele art is characterized by bold geometric designs and bright colors,
often painted onto the walls of homes as a form of cultural expression and identity.
Visual Imagery:
1. Photos of the Artist: Display photographs of Esther Mahlangu, showcasing her in
traditional Ndebele attire and perhaps painting one of her signature artworks.
2. Photos of Mpumalanga: Show images of the Mpumalanga province, highlighting its
landscapes, traditional Ndebele homesteads, and vibrant colors.
3. Maps: Provide maps indicating the location of Mpumalanga within South Africa,
offering context for Mahlangu's upbringing and cultural heritage.
Lesson Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the life and work of Esther Mahlangu.
2. To explore the traditional Ndebele art forms and motifs.
3. To create artwork inspired by Mahlangu's style and Ndebele art traditions.
Materials:
1. Photos of Esther Mahlangu and Mpumalanga.
2. Paper or cardboard.
2024 (556267) - DUE 9
June 2024
[Company address]
, VAP2601 Assignment 3 2024 (556267) - DUE 9 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 i visual imagery (photos of the artist, photos of where s/he grew up,
maps, etc)
Visual Arts Lesson Plan: Discovering the Art of South African Artist, Esther
Mahlangu
Grade Level: 4th to 6th Grade
Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
Background: Esther Mahlangu is a celebrated South African artist known for her vibrant
and geometrically patterned paintings. Born in 1935, Mahlangu belongs to the Ndebele
ethnic group of South Africa. She grew up in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa,
where she learned the traditional Ndebele art of house painting from her mother and
grandmother. Ndebele art is characterized by bold geometric designs and bright colors,
often painted onto the walls of homes as a form of cultural expression and identity.
Visual Imagery:
1. Photos of the Artist: Display photographs of Esther Mahlangu, showcasing her in
traditional Ndebele attire and perhaps painting one of her signature artworks.
2. Photos of Mpumalanga: Show images of the Mpumalanga province, highlighting its
landscapes, traditional Ndebele homesteads, and vibrant colors.
3. Maps: Provide maps indicating the location of Mpumalanga within South Africa,
offering context for Mahlangu's upbringing and cultural heritage.
Lesson Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the life and work of Esther Mahlangu.
2. To explore the traditional Ndebele art forms and motifs.
3. To create artwork inspired by Mahlangu's style and Ndebele art traditions.
Materials:
1. Photos of Esther Mahlangu and Mpumalanga.
2. Paper or cardboard.
