Ndebele+Design

Key concept: Aesthetics Related concept(s): Composition, Expression Global context: Personal and Cultural expression
 * Ndebele Design**

Inquiry questions: Factual — What conventions or elements can be identified as specific to this design genre? Conceptual — In what ways can the arts influence or change a society? Debatable— Is everyone an artist?

Statement of inquiry: Many cultures consider balance and harmony to be the cornerstone of aesthetics.

Students are required to carefully consider ‘the look’ of this South African Tribes designs, and implement the same elements into their own work. In doing so they are testing the principles of design and shifting compositions to achieve what they consider beautiful and in harmony.

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