ZIMSEC · A Level
Art
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- Elements and principles of art and design Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial), contrast, emphasis (focal point), movement and rhythm, proportion and scale, unity and variety, harmony.
- African and Zimbabwean art traditions San (hunter-gatherer) paintings found across Zimbabwe, notably in the Matobo Hills: human figures, animals (kudu, giraffe), and trance and ritual scenes, painted with mineral pigments (ochres) bound with organic materials. Thousands of years old and part of the Matobo Hills World Heritage Site.
- Western art movements Context (history, technology, patrons), key artists, techniques, subject matter, and influence on later art.
- Modern and contemporary Zimbabwean art Painters such as Thomas Mukarobgwa (Workshop School) and later artists working in painting, printmaking and mixed media; institutions such as the BAT Workshop School, the Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre in Bulawayo, and Gallery Delta.
- Art criticism and appreciation Consider the artist's biography, historical and social context, patronage, intended audience and function. Compare works across cultures and periods.