(共40张PPT)
Unit 1
UNIT 1 ART
Talk about works of art
To listen and get the detail information about ink wash animation films.
To make a presentation about works of art.
Applying the traditional aesthetics(美学) of ink-wash painting, ink-wash animation represented a great artistic breakthrough for Chinese animation, but very few such films were ever made due to the resources required. From 1961 to 1988, Shanghai Animation Film Studio produced four ink-wash films. The first, Tadpoles Looking For Their Mother, whimsically (异想天开地) depicts (描述) tadpoles meeting different animals while searching for their mother.
ink wash animation film
n.动画片
The last, Feeling from Mountain and Water, is a lyrical (抒情诗调的) masterpiece about an elderly musician and his disciple. Based on a tale from a Dunhuang Caves painting, A Deer of Nine Colors is animated in the style of ancient Buddhist paintings.
Have you ever seen any of them before What do you know about them
Before you listen, look at the following pictures and discuss the questions in groups. Use the words and phrases in the box to help you.
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ink wash animation film ink wash painting Qi Baishi frame Tadpoles Searching for Mother The Cowboys’ Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water guqin symphony hand-painted
n.交响乐;交响曲
vt.给……镶框;陷害 n.画面;框架
The Cowboys’ Flute
Tadpoles Searching for Mother
Feeling from Mountain and Water
These pictures are representatives of ink wash animation films. Have you seen any of them before What do you know about them
adj.典型的 n.代表
ink wash animation film ink wash painting Qi Baishi frame Tadpoles Searching for Mother The Cowboys’ Flute Feeling from Mountain and Water guqin symphony hand-painted
The first picture is from The Cowboy’s Flute. I have seen this animation before. It has no words but is guided by the music. It is like an ink wash painting coming to life.
The next picture is from Tadpoles Searching for Mother. It was the first ink wash animation film and was influenced by the work of painter Qi Baishi.
The last picture is from Feeling from Mountain and Water.
Chinese cartoon films combine Chinese ancient painting, Dunhuang murals, murals in the Yongle Palace and colorful folk arts, like shadow play, paper-cut, and paper-cut for window decoration, and have developed cartoon film types like puppetoons(木偶片), ink-and-wash films and paper-cut films unique to China. Therefore, Chinese cartoon films are unique to China not only in content but also in form.
In 1960, ink-and-wash animated films appeared in China and caught the attention of the world as a breakthrough in the forms of expression and aesthetic conception in animated films. Children's films in this period employ colorful means of expression. The special effects in the science fiction and fairy-tale films unfold a brand new world for children.
Tadpoles Searching for Mother received the Best Animated Film Prize at the 1st Hundred Flower Awards and five international prizes. The Cowherd’s Flute was awarded the Golden Prize at the Odense International Fairy Tale Film Festival in Denmark(丹麦).
_________ the background of ink wash animation films
_________ a short review of the film
_________ introduction to the topic of the presentation
_________ a description of the story in the film
_________ an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation
Listen to the presentation and put the following items in the order that you hear them.
v. 减少;下降;衰落;谢绝 n.减少;下降;衰落
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Introduction
Main body
Conclusion (explanation of the decline)
Background of the work of art
Description of the work of art
Review of the work of art
Listen again and answer the questions.
1 Which film does the speaker mainly talk about
When were the three ink wash animation films
produced
3 Why is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation
4 What is the speaker's attitude towards the ink wash animation style
5 How do you feel about this kind of film
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1 Which film does the speaker mainly talk about
The speaker mainly talks about Feeling from Mountain and Water.
2 When were the three ink wash animation films produced
They were produced in 1960, 1963, and 1988.
3 Why is the film regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese ink wash animation
The film is regarded as a masterpiece because it is like a fine ink wash painting brought to life.
4 What is the speaker's attitude towards the ink wash animation style
The speaker’s attitude towards the style is positive, hoping that new technology will breathe new life into it.
5 How do you feel about this kind of film
I think this kind of film is beautiful and magical to watch. It makes me feel like I am inside a painting!
Listen again and tick the signpost words that you hear.
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Listen for signpost markers
Signpost markers are phrases and expressions that are used to tell a listener what is going to be talked about next. Speakers use signpost markers when they want to introduce a new topic, to start a new point, to give an example, to summarise, etc. By listening for signposts, you will be able to follow what is being said.
Where to put signpost words
At the beginning of paragraphs to help transition from paragraph to paragraph
Inside paragraphs to help transition from one supporting detail to another
Inside paragraphs to help elaborate (详尽阐述) upon supporting details
Transitional Phrases to Indicate More Information:
In addition
Additionally
In fact
Moreover
Also
Together with
Equally important
Similarly
Furthermore
Transitional Phrases to Indicate an Example:
For example
A good example of this is…
To give you an example,
For instance
Specifically
To demonstrate
To illustrate
As an illustration,…
Transitional Phrases to a Cause / Effect Relationship:
Due to …
For …
For the reason that…
Since…, then…
If…then…
As a result
Hence
To this end
Transitional Phrases to Compare or Contrast:
Although
However
In contrast
Compared to
In comparison
Likewise
On the other hand
Transitional Phrases to Provide an Order:
First/ firstly
Second / secondly
Next
Last
Last but not least
Following this
Subsequently
Then
after
Transitional Phrases to Add Emphasis:
Above all
Even more
More importantly
Transitional Phrases to Conclude:
Therefore
Altogether
Overall
Finally
In conclusion
To conclude
Making a presentation
Introducing the topic I'm glad to have this opportunity to…
Today, I'd like to talk/speak (to you) about…
My topic today is…
I'd like to share some thoughts on…
Starting a point Let me/Let's start by…
First, let me tell you about…
I’ve divided my topic into…parts: …
Let’s turn now to…
Giving an example For instance, …
For example, …
Take…. for example, …
Let me illustrate…
To illustrate, …
Let me give you an example, …
Summarizing the points In conclusion, …
To conclude, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
All in all, …
In brief, …
1. These pictures are representatives of ink wash animation films.
representative n. typical example of a class or group 代表
adj. typical of a particular group/thing
典型的；有代表性的 (常与of连用 )
e.g. Many representatives of the older generation were there.
老一辈的各类人都在那里。
The painting is not representative of his work of the period.
这幅画不是他那个时期画作的代表作。
represent vt. 象征；代表；相当于
represent sb./sth. as/to be…
宣称某人为……；把某事叙述为……
represent sth. to sb. 向某人说明(传达)某事
represent sb. = on behalf of sb. 代表某人
【语境应用】单句语法填空
1) They represented their concern for the safety of these children __________ the authorities.
2) In the afternoon, you together with some of our student ______________(represent) are going to visit the HaiHe River and enjoy the beautiful scenery there.
to
representatives
完成句子。
1) 作为一名销售代表，她的工作压力很大。
She had a stressful job ______________________.
2) 来自多个州的代表参加了这次谈判。
The negotiations were attended by ____________________________.
3) 你的意见能代表这儿所有的工人吗？
Are your views ____________________________ here
as a sales representative
representatives of several states
representative of all the workers
2. … an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation
decline n. a decrease in the quality, quantity, or importance of something
(数量、价格、质量等的) 减少；下降；衰落
vi.& vt. to decrease in quantity/importance; to say no politely when someone invites you somewhere, offers you something, or wants you to do something 减少；下降；衰落；谢绝
e.g. Home cooking seems to be in decline.
自己在家做饭的人似乎越来越少了。
Car sales have declined by a quarter.
汽车销量下滑了四分之一。
【归纳】
1) fall into (a) decline 开始衰退/下降
in decline 在下降/衰退
economic decline 经济衰退
2) decline by 下降了……
decline to do sth. 拒绝做某事
decline one’s invitation 拒绝某人的邀请
【语境应用】单句语法填空。
1) We asked her to the reception, but she
_________ _______ __________ (谢绝了这个邀请).
2) He _________ _______ ________ _______ ________ (拒绝讨论他的计划) with us.
3) Thankfully, this is a disease that is now
________ ________ ________ (在衰退中).
on the decline
declined the invitation
declined to discuss his
plans
Work in groups. Choose a work of art you like and prepare information about it. Use the table below to help you. Then give a presentation about the work of art to the class.
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Introduction Welcome the audience:
Introduce the subject:
Main body Background of the work of art
Description of the work of art
Review of the work of art
Conclusion
Introduction Welcome the audience:
Introduce the subject:
Good morning, everybody. Welcome to our presentation.
I’m very excited to have this opportunity to talk about one of my favorite pieces of art. It is called The Starry Night and was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889.
Main body Background of the work of art
First, let me tell you about the background to this painting. It shows the French town, Saint-Remy-de-Provence at night. It is based on the view from a window in a hospital where Van Gogh was a patient. Sadly, he suffered from health issues throughout his life, and his work only found fame after his death. Although it shows the view at night, Van Gogh painted it during the day from memory. He also painted other versions at different times of day.
Main body Description of the work of art
This is an oil painting on canvas. One can immediately tell from its features that it is a Van Gogh painting. For example, the swirls (旋动) in the sky show Van Gogh's distinctive painting style. The curled dashes of bold colour can be seen in many of his works. The moon and stars are big and yellow. This was Van Gogh’s favorite colour.
Main body Review of the work of art
Conclusion
Although Van Gogh did not think the painting was very good, it is considered a masterpiece and is one of the most recognised paintings in the history of Western art. It really captures the viewers’ attention and draws them in. It gives the viewer an idea of the state of mind of Van Gogh at this difficult time in his life.
All in all, I think this is a great example of Van Gogh’s style. It is a magical painting, and a piece of work of a troubled genius.
Finish your information, then design a poster based on the presentation.
