(共15张PPT)
Unit 4
Amazing art
To learn to talk about your familiar local artist(s).
To learn to introduce Chinese art forms to others.
To review the words and expressions you’ve learnt in this unit.
Do you still remember these art forms
Chinese painting
seal cutting
paper
cutting
calligraphy
embroidery
porcelain
Look at the pictures. Who are they What are they doing
They’re artists in different areas of art. i.e. musicians, a calligrapher, a craftsman, and a painter.
Name
Speciality
Representative works
Key features
Reasons for recommendation
Recommend a local artist and complete the form with information about him/her.
Work in groups. Talk about your recommended artist and vote for the most interesting. Use the information in Activity 1 and the expressions in the box to help you.
I recommend…because…
I think… is the best choice, because…
He / She specialises in …
His / Her work shows…
I agree with him / her.
I’m afraid that I have to disagree. I think…
Present your chosen artist to the class. Vote for the best “Neighborhood Artist”.
After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1 (excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
□ introduce Chinese art forms
□ express opinions about artworks
□ write about an artwork
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□ compare and contrast different forms of art
□ develop an ability to appreciate art
I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
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Words: greet, stair, load, battle, fold, sculptor, exhibition, neighbourhood, calligraphy, demonstrate, vividly, needle, elegant, carve, contemporary, cigarette, lack, stimulate, wine, sponsor, emperor, frequent, vase, mostly, shade…
Expressions: get a load of, have a mind of one’s own, but then again, reach out to, by the way, by accident, be fond of, on the move, day after day, sing high praises for …
I still need to improve:
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3
Choose one of the artists you are familiar with, and write a short passage about him or her. You can write about his or her speciality, representative works, key features, and the reasons you choose him or her.