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Unit 4
Meeting
the
muse
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Lead in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
How many artworks did you see
What methods did they use to create the artworks
Do you think technology can be considered a form of art
People create paintings with pencil, paper and paint, and create photographic artworks with cameras.
ART&
TECHNOLOGY
Pre-reading
1. This article is an ________.
A. Narrative article
B. Argumentative article
C. Expository article
2. It mainly discusses the _______ between art and technology.
A. differences
B. connections
While-reading
Read quickly and match the main idea of each part.
Para. 1-2
Para. 3
Para. 4-5
Para. 6-7
A. Where technology will take art next is
unexpected.
B. The positive effects of the combination of art
and technology.
D. Art is different from technology.
E. What’s art
Para. 8
C. The possible problems of the combination of art and technology.
Think “art”. What comes to your mind
Para.1-2: What’s art
Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre
Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum
Floating sculptures in the sky
Janet Echelman
Why does author mention the work of Janet Echelman in para 2
To introduce the topic by presenting a specific example
To prove the writer’s opinions
To arouse readers’ interests
To ask readers’ opinions
Para.3: Art is different from technology.
How does the writer prove art and technology have always been seen as different
By explaining their differences
By quoting words of celebrity
By telling what Michelangelo and other artists have been called
By interacting with the readers
Michelangelo
哀悼基督
最后的审判
Para.4-5: The positive effects of the combination of art and technology.
Positive
effects
Argument 1:
Art is more accessible to us than ever before
Example(s): 2 __________________
Argument 2:
We can take part in 3_______________
Example(s): 4 _______________________
Today, technological advances 1____________________________________________________
Along the River During the Qingming Festival
have led to a combination of art and technology
its creation
digital paintings and videos
Which of following is Not the way technology and art combine together in Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Visitors can experience its digital version in 3D.
It is more accessible to people.
Visitors can spend more time seeing it than before.
People have to queue for hours to appreciate it.
Para.6-7: The possible problems of the combination of art and technology.
Possible
problems
Argument 3:
It has raised questions over 5 ______________________
Example(s): 6 __________________________________
______________________________________________
Argument 4:
Such developments are 7_____________________________________________
Example(s): 8_____________________________________________
its overall quality
A video of someone slicing a tomato
making the line between art and technology less distinct
A new “Rembrandt painting” printed in 3D
played in slow motion.
Rembrandt painting
Rembrandt painting in 3D
What is the purpose of para. 6
Summarize the above
Give examples
Lead to the following context
Arouse the reader’s interests
What’s the key argument the para. 7 aims to discuss
Who can be called an artist
What is expected of an artist
How is the Rembrant painting in 3D
Will the computer replaces human beings to create art
Para.8: Where technology will take art next is unexpected.
We don’t know 9 ______________________________________________
but we can 10__________________________________________________
where technology will take art next
definitely expect the unexpected
What’s the author’s attitude towards art and technology
A. Positive B. Negative
C. Doubtful D. Neutral
Possible
problems
Argument 3
Argument 4
Positive
effects
Argument 1
Argument 2
Technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology
We don’t know … but we can…
Para. 1~3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
Para. 7
Para 8
Summary
Post-reading
What effect do you think technology will have on art in the future
1. More new forms of art will be produced by using modern technologies like computer production, video art, computer-based installations, virtual reality.
2. Different creators will use different skills and tools to offer us more innovative artworks.
Do you know of any artworks created mainly by technology Share an example with the class.
An American artist Kim Keever devised a method in which he drizzles paint into a 200-gallon fish tank, creating some magnificent effects before taking photos of the colorful chemical reactions.
美国艺术家Kim Keever设计了一种方法,他将颜料喷洒到一个200加仑的鱼缸中,在拍摄彩色化学反应之前创造出一些壮观的效果。
Artistic chemistry
What work of art can you create with the help of technology
Which of the two reading passages in this unit, both about the artists’ inspiration, do you prefer Why
Hold a debate on whether technology has had a positive effect on art.
1 Divide each group in half. Each half takes a side in the debate.
2 Do further research to find more arguments and supporting examples
besides those in the passage.
3 Organise your ideas from the most important to the least important.
4 Hold the debate.
Group work
Language points
The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colourful floating clouds when they are lit up at night. 美国艺术家珍妮特·埃施曼的作品在夜晚被点亮时, 看起来就像彩色的浮云。
light up照亮; (使)光亮; 呈现高兴的情绪; 开始抽烟
【语块积累】
wake up 醒来 bring up 抚养; 呕吐 make up 弥补; 赔偿
build up 逐步建立 give up 放弃 come up 发芽, 出现
set up 建立 sit up 熬夜 turn up 出现; 调高
put up 举起; 张贴 pick up 捡起; 学会; 恢复健康; 开车接
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)A smile can light ___ a single heart, or a whole room.
(2)Pull away the veils, and let your whole self ______(light) up the world.
up
light
Language points
Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking at it, they could also interact with it—literally. 参观者在温哥华欣赏她的一件作品时, 不仅可以欣赏它, 他们还可以与它互动——根据字面意思。
【句式解构】
本句话是not only. . . but also连接的两个并列分句, but或also有时可以省略。若主语相同, not only和but also两个分句的时态在人称和数上保持一致。
*He not only has finished learning English, but also has already studied French. 他不仅学完了英语, 而且还学了法语。
关于“not only. . . but also. . . ”的倒装形式
1. not only. . . but (also). . . 在连接主语时, 并不产生倒装。
Not only the door but also the windows are open.
Not only the mother but also the children are sick.
2. not only. . . but (also). . . 在分别连接句子时, 若将not only置于全句句首, 常用部分倒装。
Not only did he complain about the food, he also refused to pay for it.
3. not only. . . but (also). . . 中的not only后接句子, 而but (also)没有后接句子(无论是否由省略造成), 可以把not only提至句首, 使用部分倒装结构。
Not only does man want to land on the moon, but on other planets as well.
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)Cooperation can not only help us get out of trouble, ___ also bring us much
happiness.
(2)Not only ____ I introduce China to them, but I can know more about their
countries as well.
(3)Not only ___ we attend the outdoor activities, but also we performed many
interesting programs.
(4)Learning English not only ___(let) me know more about foreign cultures,
but also helps me to communicate with foreigners.
but
can
did
lets
Language points
Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. 不管你怎么看, 几千年来, 人们一直通过艺术来表达自己的思想和想法。
【句式解构】
本句话中“Whatever your opinion”中省略了系动词is, 为让步状语从句。whatever不仅可以引导让步状语从句, 而且可以引导名词性从句, 但是no matter what只能引导让步状语从句。其他的wh-疑问词+ever的用法与此一致。
Do whatever she tells you and you will have peace.
Whatever you do, she will never be satisfied.
I will take whoever wants to go, but it’s unfair.
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)I tell you again, “I will stand by you ______________________happens”.
(2)Before the competition, we are informed that________ wins will get a prize.
(3)The elegant lady promises that she will marry ________ she chooses.
(4)We will eat at _________ of the restaurants having a seat, for it is so late
now.
whatever/no matter what
whoever
whoever
whichever
Language points
Now art is more accessible to us than ever before. 现在我们比以前更容易接触到艺术。
accessible adj. 可接近的; 可进入的; 容易理解的
【语块积累】
access n. 进入; 使用权; 通路
have access to 有机会……; 有权利……
accessibility n. 易接近; 可以得到
be accessible to 有机会/权利/办法/通道……
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)When you are serving as a secretary, this kind of information ought to be
made more _________(access).
(2)As a matter of fact, people in that mountain area had no ______(accessible)
to education.
(3)This is the only means of access __ the building.
accessible
access
to
Language points
Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. 同样, 这些发展使得艺术和技术之间的界限变得不那么明显。
distinct adj. 清晰的; 明显的
【语块积累】
(1)distinctly adv. 明显地; 无疑地, 确实地
distinction n. 区别; 差别; 特性; 荣誉, 奖赏
(2)distinguish vt. & vi. 区分; 辨别; 使杰出, 使表现突出
distinguish. . . from. . . 显示出特性; 将……与……区别开
(3)distinguished adj. 著名的; 卓著的; 高贵的
distinguishing adj. 有区别的
distinguishable adj. 可区别的; 辨认得出的; 可辨识的
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)They can even distinguish their mother’s voice _____ that of a female
stranger.
(2)But the truth is that dogs are able ____________(distinguish) colors just not
in the same way we do.
(3)These animals have a _______(distinction) ability of protecting themselves
from being extinct.
(4)I am so puzzled about things that are ________(distinct) shiny.
(5)What does he mean in terms of this __________(distinct)
from
to distinguish
distinct
distinctly
distinction
Language points
These advances are perhaps bringing us closer to a time when computers rather than humans create art. 这些进步也许让我们更接近一个计算机而不是人类创造艺术的时代。
【句式解构】
本句话是复合句。前面是主句, when引导的是定语从句, 修饰先行词a time。rather than连接两个并列的名词, 意思为“而不是”。
He could remember a time when he had worked like that himself.
The day when I met the famous pop star was the greatest day of my life.
= The day on which I met the famous pop star was the greatest day of my life.
关系副词when和where、why在引导定语从句时, 可以将其替换为介词+which的结构。但是, 具体选取哪个介词, 需要根据句子意思灵活分析。
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)China is the only country ______ wild pandas can be found.
(2)I have come to the point ______ I can’t stand him now.
(3)I have reached a point in my life ______ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.
(4)I can’t forget the year _____ I studied English in Beijing University.
(5)The reason ____ he didn’t come to the party is that he didn’t want to see
Jane.
where
where
where
when
why
Language points
But one thing is for sure—with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected. 但有一件事是肯定的——这么多艺术家在探索新的可能性, 我们肯定能期待意想不到的事情。
definitely adv. 清楚地, 当然; 明确地, 肯定地
【语块积累】
definite adj. 确定的
defined adj. 有定义的, 界定的; 清晰的, 轮廓分明的
define v. 定义; 使明确; 规定
definition n. 定义
【即学活用】语法填空。
(1)The answer is _________(define) “yes”, although it is a difficult task.
(2)But I don’t have _______(define) information on your specific question.
(3)How would you ______(definite) personal growth as a scientist
definitely
definite
define
Writing an invitation
Read the invitation to an art festival and answer the questions.
1 What is the topic of each paragraph
5 November 2019
Mr John Smith
14 New Road
Surrey
TW14 2EH
Dear Mr Smith,
Woods High School requests the honour of your presence at the opening of Tech Art Festival on the twelfth of November. The event will begin at Williams Sports Centre at 6 pm with a welcome address followed by awards ceremony, with the evening closing at 8 pm.
Tech Art will run from the twelfth to the sixteenth of November and will feature the works of over one hundred of our students. Visitors will be able to see and experience a wide variety of artworks from 3D sculptures to artworks made out of phone and computer parts.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely,
Jane Brown
Woods High School
time, place of the event
content of the event
ending of the invitation
2 Is the invitation written in formal or informal style Give three examples.
5 November 2019
Mr John Smith
14 New Road
Surrey
TW14 2EH
Dear Mr Smith,
Woods High School requests the honour of your presence at the opening of Tech Art Festival on the twelfth of November. The event will begin at Williams Sports Centre at 6 pm with a welcome address followed by awards ceremony, with the evening closing at 8 pm.
Tech Art will run from the twelfth to the sixteenth of November and will feature the works of over one hundred of our students. Visitors will be able to see and experience a wide variety of artworks from 3D sculptures to artworks made out of phone and computer parts.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely,
Jane Brown
Woods High School
The invitation is written in formal style. First, it has an invitation card; second, the language is formal, like “...requests the honour of your presence at...”; third, it contains a specific date and address.
An invitation should give clear details about the name, place and time of the event, and details about how to reply. A formal invitation letter may use either the third person or first person “we” with the place and date often spelt out. The wording and tone should be formal rather than conversational.
Learning to learn
Imagine you are helping to prepare an art festival in your school. Answer the questions to help you write the invitation.
What is the topic of the art festival When and where will it be held What artworks will be included What style will you use for the invitation
If formal, you may use either the third person or first person “we” with the place and date often spelt out.
Tech Art Festival.
The event will be held on the 10th of November, in the Great Hall of our school.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school.
While-writing: Summarize
1. Beginning
Give basic information about your invitation.
2. Main body
Give some details about this festival.
3. Conclusion
Show your expectation and appreciation.
layout
Now write your invitation.
One possible version:
10 October 2023
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith,
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the Arts Centre opening ceremony on the 10th of November. The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10:00 am with a welcome speech followed by the Book Donation, with the midday closing at 11:45 am. We have free lunch for guests.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school. Visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event. Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hong
Redrose High School
Presenting ideas
Look at the pictures. What form of art does each picture show
树洞画
玻璃竖琴演奏
纤维编制艺术
井盖涂鸦
Have you ever come across them
Think of other forms of art in daily life and make notes.
Examples of artworks: ___________________________________
Detailed description: ____________________________________
Talk about these artworks and complete the table.
Inspiration for these artworks
Innovation behind these artworks
Importance of art in our lives
Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Give your presentation to the class.
Review language points.
Write an invitation.
THANKS FOR WATCHING