(共24张PPT)
Unit 7
Art
Reading Club 1
EAST MEETS WEST
To read and talk about an Eastern artist and a Western artist
To read for critical thinking
To mater the usage of key words : admiration; expressive;
Learning objectives
Watch two videos about an Easter artist and a Western artist.
What do you know about them
Have you ever seen their works
Look at the title “East Meets West” and predict what you will read.
Before reading, learn some new words:
expressive adj. _____________________________
artistic adj. ______________________________
extensively adv. _____________________________
symbolism n. _____________________________
sculptor n. _____________________________
admiration n. _____________________________
best-selling adj. _____________________________
富于感情的;明确表明想法的
美术的,艺术的
广泛地;大规模地
象征主义
雕刻家
敬佩;羡慕
畅销的
Pre-reading
1. brilliant adj. 才华横溢的
2. productive adj. 多产的;富有成效的
3. extensively adv. 广泛地;大规模地;全面地
4. technique n. 技巧;手法
5. passion n. 热情;激情;酷爱
6. influential adj. 有影响的;有势力的
7. diverse adj. 不同的;相异的
8. mutual adj. 相互的
9. incredibly adv. 难以置信地;非常地
10. prolific adj. 多产的
Before reading, accumulate topic vocabulary
Read the text. Answer the questions.
1. Who first taught Zhang Daqian how to paint
A. His siblings.
B. His mother.
C. His father and siblings.
D. His mother and siblings.
While-reading
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Zhang Daqian's painting styles are various.
B. Picasso was the most influential artist inthe world.
C. Picasso's mother claimed that his first wordwas “pencil”.
D. Once Zhang Daqian visited Picasso at his home in France.
3.How many imitations of Chinese paintings did Picasso give to Zhang Daqian in total C
A. More than 600. B. Less than 600.
C.Just 600. D. Less than 500.
What is your understanding of the title “East Meets West”after reading the passage
It might mean that art has no border. The fact that the two
famous artists became friends and learnt from each other shows
that cross cultural communication will benefit both.
Post-reading
Complete the table, comparing the two artists.
Eastern artist Western artist
Name
How they learnt to paint
Who taught them
What influenced their painting style
Describe their painting styles
Zhang Daqian
Pablo Picasso
travelled exmensively
saw works by the old 5panish masters
his mother and siblings
his father
tradidional Chinese parnting
Cubism,Symbolism and Surrealism
a variety of painting styles ranging from detallied purtraits to expressive landscapes
a painter and a sculptor who moved between many diverse styles
The two artists had more in common than mutual admiration.
这两位艺术家除了相互欣赏外,还有很多共同点。
★admiration n.敬佩;羡慕;赞赏
[以文化人]
Throughout life, we rely on small groups of people for love, admiration, respect, moral support and help.
整个一生,我们都有赖于从一些群体中获得友爱、赏识、尊重、道义支持和帮助。[点拨归纳]
(1)with/in admiration 钦佩地
express admiration for ... 对……表示钦佩
(2)admire v. 钦佩;赞赏;仰慕
admire sb. for sth. 因某事而钦佩某人
Learning points
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
②I'd like to express my_______________(admire) for the courage and uncomplaining spirit of the firefighters.
②His father watched him___________admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock.
④Many people around the world admire China__________ its great contributions to the world peace.
(2)句型转换
⑤ While I was admiring the new building, I heard someone calling my name.
__________________ the new building,I heard someone calling my name.(省略句)
admiration
with/in
for
While admiring
★expressive adj.富于感情的;明确表露想法的
Every word and gesture is expressive of the artist’s sincerity.
这位艺术家的真诚从一言一行中表现出来。
The girl has wonderfully expressive eyes.
这个女孩有一双会说话的眼睛。
③The poet’s anger finds expression in the last line of the poem.
词性_________ 含义 ___________
④The teacher asked us to read the words and expressions.
词性 _________ 含义 _______________
名词
表达
名词
词语;措辞;表达方式
【合作探究】
阅读下列句子,写出句中黑体部分的词性、词组和含义
①His views have been expressed in his speeches.
词性 ________ 含义_________
②The girl is so shy that she can’t express herself.
词组 __________________ 含义 __________________
动词
表达
express oneself
表达自己的想法
【即学即用】
单句语法填空
①He was encouraged to express (he) bravely in public.
②The sentences in this short novel are really_____________ (express).
③To be honest,the beauty here is beyond ___ (express).
himself
expressive
expression
完成句子
④他虽然年龄小,但是非常善于表达自己的思想。
He is very young,but he .
⑤她不但努力学习,还经常帮妈妈做家务。
Not only ,but she often helps her mother with the housework.
is very good at express himself
does she work hard
一、仿写经典句式
感知原句
... but he was also able to master a variety of painting styles, ranging from detailed portraits to expressive landscapes.
……但是他也能掌握多种绘画风格,从细致的肖像画到富于感情的风景画。
分析:现在分词短语作伴随状语
尝试仿写
我的生活很忙碌,没有时间闲坐着顾影自怜。
I have a very busy life with no time to sit around,___________________
[佳句多仿用]
feeling sorry for myself
二、理清复杂句式
Not only was he extremely productive -it is said that he created
an average of 500 paintings a year -but he was also able to master
插入语
a variety of painting styles, ranging from detailed portraits
现在分词作伴随状语
to expressive landscapes.
[改写成简单句]
He was extremely productive _______also able to master a variety
of painting styles. His painting styles_____________ detailed portraits
to expressive landscapes.__________many people are concerned, he
created an average of 500 paintings a year.
and
ranged from
As far as
What is your understanding of the title “East Meets West” Discuss in pairs.
It might mean that art has no border. The fact that the two famous artists became friends and learnt from each other shows that cross cultural communication will benefit both.
1. How did the two painters learn to paint Who taught them What influenced them What were their painting styles
2. What was their personal and professional relationship
Read again. Answer the questions.
Suggested Answers
1. Zhang Daqian:
1) He was first taught by his mother and siblings. Then he travelled extensively, honing his craft.
2) Japanese colouring techniques and Buddhist mural paintings have a great influence on him.
3) His painting styles ranged from detailed portraits to expressive landscapes.
Picasso:
1) He was encouraged and taught by his father who was a painter.
2) He was influenced by the works of the old Spanish masters.
3) He pioneered Cubism and moved between many diverse styles, such as Symbolism and Surrealism.
2. They became good friends in private. They admired and appreciated each other professionally.
Let’s enjoy some of Zhang Daqian and Picasso's works.
Let’s enjoy some of Zhang Daqian and Picasso's works.
Read articles and learn more about Zhang Daqian and Picasso.
Homework