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Unit 4 Amazing art
Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas
Starting out
1 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What cities are introduced in the video
2 What is each city famous for in the world of art
2 Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What forms of art are these works
2 How do you feel about these works
3 What is the most impressive artwork, building or performance you’ve ever seen Why did it make such an impression on you Share your answer with the class.
Folk dance
painting
opera
sculpture
Understanding ideas
1 Work in pairs and complete the quiz. Try to guess if you are not sure of the answers.
1 Where is the Louvre Museum
a In London
b In Paris.
c In Berlin.
2 When was the original castle of the Louvre built
a The 12th century.
b The 15th century.
c The 18th century.
3 How many works of art are there in its collection
a Around 180,000
b Around 400.000
c Around 480,000
4 Which work of art is among the “BigThree” attractions of the Louvre
a The Code of Hammurabi.
b Liberty Leading the People.
c Venus de Milo.
2 Read the passage and find out what Zack is doing in the Louvre.
Hi, it’s Zack! Greetings from Paris, everyone! This broadcast is being brought to you from one of the largest museums on Earth - the Louvre! Today we’re going to find out about some of the Louvre’s most amazing treasures. Here we go!
Now, at the top of these stone stairs… get a load of that! That huge sculpture you can see is the Winged Victory of Samothrace, or Nike of Samothrace! I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this is! It looks like she has just flown down out of the sky and is standing on a ship. Her head and arms are missing, but you can imagine her holding her arms up high, celebrating the result of an ancient battle. And just look at how her dress is being folded by the wind! I really can’t believe she's made of stone. The skill of the sculptor is just incredible.
Okay, I’d better move on. You can see there are so many people here. I’m being pushed around quite a bit, in fact. And you’re really going to love what’s coming up next. It’s the one and only Mona Lisa! The painting is a lot smaller than you would expect, and is protectec by glass. But from here I can get a good view to show you. When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own! One moment she seems to be laughing at me, but then again I catch a sense of sadness in her smile. I guess that's why she attracts so many visitors every day.
And now, it’s time to get up close and personal with one of history’s greatest artists - Rembrandt! He painted this self-portrait about 400 years ago.Throughou this life, he made over 90 self-portraits! No one really knows why. Perhaps it was his way of taking a 17th-century selfie Or was it simply cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model
About 35,000 works are currently being displayed in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything! I’ll say bye for now, and hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves. They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing. By the way, if you have enjoyed this live broadcast, subscribe to find out where I’m visiting next!
3 Choose three tags that best describe the main idea of the passage and give reasons for your choices.
museum
art
tour guide
4 Complete the route with expressions from the passage.
Winged Victory of Samothrace
Here at the top of the stairs is this 1_______________. Although 2____________________________, you can still imagine her posture. The folded dress shows incredible 3_________________.
huge sculpture
her head and arms are missing
skill of the sculptor
Mona Lisa
This is perhaps the most famous painting here, protected by glass. It’s smaller than 4__________________. The lady in the painting seems to have 5_________________, which makes her so interesting!
you would expect
a mind of her own
Rembrandt’s self-portrait
This is one of the 90 or more self-portraits Rembrandt made in his lifetime. We don’t know why he made so many - perhaps it was his way of 6________________________!
Or maybe it was just 7_____________________ ________________________
taking a 17th-century selfie
cheaper to paint himself
than to pay for a model
Think & Share
1 Which of the three artworks makes the greatest impression on you Why
I’d say the artwork that makes the greatest impression on me is Mona Lisa, because one can always have a different view of her when looking at this painting in a
different way.
2 Which galleries and museums have you visited
Share your experience with the class.
I once visited the Palace Museum, and the experience left a deep impression on me. The royal buildings, which are so magnificent, caught my sight immediately when I stepped into the front gate. Travelling through the palaces, I was quite shocked to see the elegance of the collections. They really touched me. I hope you can all visit the museum yourself.
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Unit 4 Amazing art
Period 2 Using language
1 Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Using language
Present continuous passive
a And just look at how her dress is being folded by the wind!
b I'm being pushed around quite a bit, in fact.
1 What causes the action in sentence (a)？The dress or the wind
2 What is happening to “me” in sentence (b)
Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
c And just look at how the wind is folding her dress!
d People are pushing me around quite a bit, in fact.
3 What is the difference between the two groups of sentences
4 Why does the author choose to use the passive form instead of the active form in the reading passage
Now look for more sentences with the present continuous passive in the reading passage.
2 Rewrite the underlined parts using the passive.
Do you think going to a museum is the only way to see art Actually, art is everywhere around us! For example, on the walls of my local pub, young people are painting beautiful pictures. Some people find graffiti too random and don’t like it, but I like its colours. Even trees can be art - some people are trimming trees into interesting shapes, like animals or clouds. And look up - construction workers are building impressive, original buildings in every neighbourhood. Anyhow, it’s easy to see great art nowadays, because people are creating it everywhere you look.
3 Look at the picture. Describe what is happening using the passive form of the words and expressions in the box.
1. The art exhibition is being arranged by some students.
2. A heavy sculpture is being carried by a strong man.
3. A slogan is being hung by a tall man.
4. The wall is being painted by a student.
5. A picture is being put up by a girl student.
6. The floor is being swept by a girl student.
7. A notice is being written by a smart student.
Chinese art forms
4 Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What do you know about these art forms
2 Have you tried any of these art forms Share your experience with the class.
5 Complete the passage with the words and expressions in Activity 4.
Yesterday, I went to an amazing Chinese art festival. There were different stands where artists could demonstrate their skills and teach the visitors! It was definitely an exciting experience for a foreign student like me.
What caught my attention first was a 15th-century qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese 1___________ It vividly illustrated a dragon playing with a ball.
Then I tried some 2 ___________ that is, making images out of paper. It was difficult, but a lot of fun! With help from the artist, I managed to make one in the shape of a fish. Meanwhile, a woman at the next stand was using a needle and some thread to do some 3 ___________. It looked so pretty! Then I went into a section decorated like a traditional Chinese study, with two beautiful 4___________ of a pine tree and some bamboo hung on the walls.
porcelain
paper cutting
embroidery
Chinese paintings
There was also an old man writing Chinese 5____________: his writing was so free and elegant! Another man sitting next to him showed me how 6____________ works. Chinese characters are carved into small squares of stone and stamped onto paper with ink. He made one for me with my name in Chinese – pretty awesome!
I also came away with a beautifully embroidered handkerchief made of soft cotton fabric, and a porcelain cup and saucer painted in wonderful shades of blue.
calligraphy
seal cutting
6 Work in pairs. Talk about a Chinese art form that your home town is famous for.
My home town is famous for the traditional art of... People use... to…
Contemporary art
Since it began in the late 20th century, the Contemporary Art Movement has raised questions and doubts, with people asking,“Is it really art ”This was the case in 1999 with British artist Tracey Emin’s work, My bed - which was, quite literally, her unmade bed. Then, in 2015, cleaners in an Italian gallery threw away an art piece after mistaking the pile of empty bottles, cigarette ends and pieces of coloured paper for rubbish!
While some say contemporary art lacks skill, meaning and artistic value. others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects, such as water pipes and iron wires.
7 Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.
1 Everyone can create art, whatever their background.
2 We can use art to learn about the world.
3 Art means different things to different people.
4 Everyone should try to include art in their lives.
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8 Listen again and complete the table.
Jill's opinions Andrew's opinions
It was boring and there was 1_________________. It had 2______________ for me It was really clever and the viewer can 3________________.
nothing to look at
no meaning
decide what it means
Jill's opinions Andrew's opinions
It was rather lazy because the artist didn’t 4_________________. Everyday objects can also be art. I could 3________________. when looking at the details.
actually create anything
tell how the artist lives
Jill's opinions Andrew's opinions
It was just 6_________________. anyone can make, and my cat would love to play in them. That was my favourite piece and it really 7________________.
Now talk about how Jill and Andrew express their opinions towards contemporary artworks. Listen again if necessary.
a pile of boxes
explored the nature of art
9 Work in pairs. Act out the conversation to share your opinions about the artwork.
Student A：Turn to Page 106
Student B：Turn to Page 111
10 Work in pairs. Think of another artwork and have a similar conversation.
Pauses give the listener extra time to understand what is being said. Pausing also allows the speaker to emphasise certain words within a sentence. Try to be aware of where and when to pause during a conversation.
Learning to learn
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Unit 4 Amazing art
Period 3 Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Developing ideas
1 Tick the words that you would use to describe horses. Add any more you can think of.
Now compare your choices with the rest of the class and share what you know about horses.
2 Read the passage and find out what it is about.
a An introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
b The story behind Night-Shining White.
c The famous artist Han Gan.
Before reading a passage, think of what you already know about the topic. For example, you may already know some facts about the Chinese horse painter, Han Gan and his paintings. Make connections between your background knowledge about this Chinese historical figure and the new information you read in the passage. This will improve your understanding of new concepts and information.
Learning to learn
Han Gan
and
His Horses
What a magnificent horse! Even after more than a thousand years have passed, we can still feel the power within its burning eyes, bared teeth and kicking hooves. Night-Shining White, now kept in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, is regarded as one of
the most significant horse paintings in the history of Chinese art. Its artist, Han Gan, is known for his skill in capturing not only the physical features of the animal, but also its inner spirit and strength.
Born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty, the young Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine shop. His artistic talent was discovered by accident when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei's house to collect payment for some wine. While waiting at the gate, Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself. Wang Wei decided to sponsor the young man to study painting and
recommended him to a master. Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work, he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.
The Tang emperors were very fond of horses. This meant that the animal was a frequent subject for artists. At that time. the most common way to study horse painting was by copying the works of previous painters. Han Gan’.method, however, was different – he observed the animal itself. He was a frerquent visitor to the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time. The horses, whether resting or on the move, offered him plenty of inspiration.
The more time he spent observing these animals, the more his understanding of them grew. Day after day, Han Gan painted the horses, his brush presenting every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher, the artist replied. “I have my own teachers, Your Majesty. All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.”
Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill, saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”. Even Su Shi, the famous poet of the Song Dynasty, expressed his admiration for Han Gan as a master of horse painting with the words, “The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.”
3 Complete the diagram with information from the passage
The artist and his masterpiece
Name of the artist _________________
Han Gan
Name of the painting __________________
Night-Shining White
Description of the painting
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What a magnificent horse!
We can still feel the power within its burning eyes, bared teeth and kicking hooves.
The life of the artist
Personal information (birth, dynasty, etc)
____________________________________________________
He was born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty.
How he became a painter
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
His artistic talent was discovered by the poet Wang Wei. He sponsored Han Gan to study painting and recommended him to a master. Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work, he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in royal palace.
What he did as a court painter
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
He frequently visited the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time in order to observe horses.
The life of the artist
Comments on his work
Su Shi
___________________________
___________________________
“The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.”
Other viewers
____________________________________________________
Han Gan’s horses “could gallop off the paper”.
Think & share
1. What made Han Gan a successful painter
His natural talent, years of hard work and his unique method.
It means that the horses painted by Han Gan look like real horses due to his talent, skill and careful observation.
2. What does Su Shi’s comment mean to you
Observe something carefully.
Stick to one thing / put one’s heart into something.
…
3. What can you learn from Han Gan’s way of painting
4 Do you know of any other artists famous for painting animals Introduce one to the class.
4 Work in groups. lmagine you are a tour guide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use the information in Activity 3 to talk about the life and work of Han Gan.
1 Think about what information to include.
2 Decide in what order you will introduce.
3 Introduce Han Gan and his painting to your group members.
Writing about an artwork
5 Read the museum introduction to the painting and answer the questions.
1 What else do you know about Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings
2 What do you think of this one
6 Complete the boxes with the information in Activity 5. Do further research if necessary.
oil painting
Vincent van Gogh
most famous works
in Arles in 1889
sunflowers in a vase
three shades of yellow
bright yellows to brownish yellows
the colors show that the flowers are at different stages of life
Now write an article about the painting Sunflowers.
7 Share your article with the class.
The painting leaves a great impression on me. I think it shows the meaning of life. Each of the flowers is trying its best to grow and show its beauty, no matter which stage of life it is at. The painting gives me a deeper understanding of life.
Presenting ideas
1 Recommend a local artist and complete the form with information about him/her.
2 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.
3 Present your chosen artist to the class. Vote for the best “Neighbourhood Artist”.
Reflection
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