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Developing ideas — reading
Unit 4 Meeting the muse
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. How many artworks did you see
2. Do you think technology can be considered a
form of art
From paintbrush to lens
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1. How many artworks did you see
2. Do you think technology can be considered a form of art
I think technology can be considered as a form of art. For example, cameras are more accurate and faster, they are the invention of human beings as well as the fruit of our inspiration. However, when people paint with their hands, they are perhaps getting more satisfaction from their hard work. Therefore, when traditional ways of painting or modern photography co-exist with technology, the combination is one that promises great possibilities, as well as surprises.
One possible answer for your inspiration!
Read and Think
1. What is the main idea of each paragraph
2. Organise the passage into three parts
and tell what each part mainly says.
What comes to your mind when you think of art
Para. 1
1. What is the main idea of each paragraph
Are the artworks by Janet Echelman really art
Para. 2
Art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.
Para. 3
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Today art and technology have been combined together.
Para. 4
The art-tech combination is changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”.
Para. 5
Questions over artworks’ overall quality have been raised.
Para. 6
Developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct.
We can expect the unexpected with many artists exploring new possibilities.
Para. 7
Para. 8
Part 1: Para.___
1-3
2. Organise the passage into three parts and tell what
each part mainly says.
Art and technology have always been seen as two separate things for long.
Part 2: Para.___
Technological advances have brought about positive effects on art.
4-5
Part 3: Para.___
6-8
Using technology in art creation brings about problems and controversies.
Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.(P46)
Positive effects
Today, technological advances
1_____________
______________
______________
Argument 1:
Art is more accessible to us than ever before.
Example(s):
2__________________________
__________________________
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Millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
have led to a combination of art and technology
Check the answers
Argument 2:
We can take part in
3__________
Example(s):
4_________________________
its creation
Digital paintings and videos.
Positive effects
Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology
Check the answers
Argument 3:
It has raised questions over
5________________
Example(s):
6___________________
___________________
___________________
its overall quality
A video of someone
slicing a tomato
played in slow motion.
Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology
Possible problems
Check the answers
Possible problems
Argument 4:
Such developments are
7_________________________
_________________________
Example(s):
8___________________
___________________
making the line between art and technology less distinct
A new “Rembrandt
painting” printed in 3D.
Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology
Check the answers
We don’t know
9_______________
_______________
but we can
10______________
______________
where technology
will take art next
definitely expect
the unexpected
Positive effects
Possible problems
Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology
Check the answers
Are these statements or
1. Greek sculptures in the Louvre and Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum belong to art.
2. Visitors to one of Janet Echelman’s artworks in Vancouver could only enjoy looking at it, they couldn’t interact with it literally.
3. Thanks to art however, millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
not only
could also
technology
Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Colourful floating clouds by Janet Echelman
Language points
V
separately adv 分别地;独立地
separation n 分开;分离
1. separate adj 单独的;分开的;不同的
v(使)分开;(使)分离
Important words
separate … from 分开;区分
1) Put a label on a box.
2) He is labelled as an artist.
在箱子上贴标签。
他被认为是艺术家。
Important words
2. label v 贴标签于;用标签表明
n 标签;标记
label...as 把……称为
=be labelled as 被称为
英译汉
have access to 有机会(接近) ……
be accessible to 能接近、能进入....
Important words
3. accessible adj 易使用的;易得到的;易进入的
access n 通道;入口;使用……的权力或机会
v 到达,进入;获取,访问
1. Fallen rocks cut off the only access to the village.
坠石挡住了通往村子的唯一道路。
2. We need a better way to access information.
我们需要更好的方式来获取信息。
3. The magazine makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to
children.
这本杂志使复杂的思想变得有吸引力,容易被孩子理解。
英译汉
Important words
Important phrases
light up
as a result
take ... for example
on display
thanks to
at our fingertips
点亮
结果是
以……为例
展览
多亏,由于
触手可及
1) Not only the students but also their teacher is enjoying the film.
不仅学生就连老师都在欣赏这部电影。
2) Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation.
我们不仅可以与艺术作品互动,还可以参与到艺术作品的创作中。
Important sentences
1. Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy
looking at it, they could also interact with it —literally (的确).
3. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more and more
people are exploring their creative sides.
We have new technological tools at hand, which enable people to explore their creative sides.
Important sentences
Paraphrase:
with + 介词短语在句中作状语
with 复合结构,即 with + 宾语 + 形容词 / 副词 / 介词短语 / 非谓语(v-ing / v-ed / to do)在句中表状态或背景情况,常作伴随、方式、原因,条件等状语。
1. with + 名词 + 介词短语
He was asleep with his head on his arms.
2. with + 名词 + 形容词(强调名词的特性或状态)
He often sleeps with the windows open.
with 复合结构
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3. with + 名词 + -ed 分词(强调名词是 -ed 分词动作的承受者
或动作已经发生)
He sat there with his eyes closed.
4. with + 名词 + -ing 分词(强调名词是 -ing分词动作的发出者
或某动作、状态正在进行)
I will be very busy with the holiday approaching.
5. with + 名词 + to do(不定式动作尚未发生)
with 复合结构
I can’t go out with all these clothes to wash.
Important sentences
4. However, the increase in the amount and variety of art produced
has also raised questions over its overall quality.
Important sentences
Although the amount and variety of art produced is increasing, its overall quality seems to be reduced.
Paraphrase:
句中 however 表转折,起承上启下的作用。
the increase in the amount and variety of art produced 在句中作主语;
produced 是过去分词作后置定语,修饰 art,表被动;
has raised 是谓语动词;
介词 over 表示“关于”,说明在哪方面产生了问题。
Important sentences
4. However, the increase in the amount and variety of
art produced has also raised questions over its overall
quality.
A recent project used technology and data just like Rembrandt used his paints and brushes.
Important sentences
5. A recent project used technology and data in the same way that
Rembrandt used his paints and brushes.
Paraphrase:
that 引导定语从句,修饰先行词 way。
Important sentences
paint 的复数形式 paints 表示“(一套)颜料”。
a set of oil paints
I don’t like the way (that / in which) he laughed at me.
way 后还可以用 in which 替换,或者省略关系代词。
一套油画颜料
5. A recent project used technology and data in the same
way that Rembrandt used his paints and brushes.
6. The end result, printed in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting”
created 347 years after the artist’s death.
Important sentences
Paraphrase:
The result was that a new “Rembrandt painting” was created by using 3D printing technology 347 years after the artist’s death.
Important sentences
6. The end result, printed in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting” created 347 years after the artist’s death.
Thanks