Lesson on ART (10th form)

Lesson on ART (10^th form)

Before you start, ask questions:

1. What is art?
2. Why does an artist make art?
3. Do you think if artist should show life or fiction (fantasy)?
4. What kind of art do you enjoy: painting, sculpture or others?

Listen to the text and do the task.

Artist’sExhibition

Announcer: And now for some information on local events and activities. A couple of announcements for art- lovers and budding artists alike. First, a new collection of artwork is going on show to the public next month in the form of an artists' exhibition. The exhibition will include many different types of art ... over 100 different pieces, by 58 artists from the local area. It's being held at the __________which - for those of you who are unfamiliar with the area - is located opposite the library in West Street, right on the corner... the actual address is number ____________ - it isn't difficult to find. The exhibition will run for 9 weeks and will begin on the 6th of October and continue until the ____________. So there's plenty of time for you to go along and have a look and I'm sure that will be worth doing.

What will you see there? Well, amongst the items on display will be some exciting pieces of modern jewellery, furniture, ceramics, _______ work and sculpture. To give you some examples ... Local artist Kate Maine will be there to discuss her collection of pots and bowls that she has made to resemble _________ vegetables. They're the sort of thing that would brighten up any dining table, and range from things like yellow cabbage-shaped bowls to round tomato­shaped teapots. Prize-winner Cynthia Course, will also be there to talk about her silver jewellery, all of which she produced using ideas from the rural setting of her country home. Some of her rings are quite extraordinary and have beautiful ___________________ in them. Or if you prefer sculpture, there's plenty of that too. Take, for example, Susan Cup's sculpture of 25 pairs of ____________ shoes. It sounds easy, but believe me it looks incredible! All of these items along with many others will be on sale-throughout the exhibition period.

As part of the exhibition, there will be a series of demonstrations called '_________ ____ ________' which will take place every Sunday afternoon during the exhibition and these will provide an opportunity for you to meet the artists.

The second set of activities are for those who would prefer to indulge in some artwork themselves ... the Artist's Conservatory are holding a series of courses over the autumn period. The courses cover all media and include subjects such as Chinese brush painting, ____________and silk painting. All the tutors are experienced artists, course sizes are kept to a minimum of 15 and there will be plenty of individual assistance.

All the sessions offer excellent value for money and the opportunity to relax in a delightful rural setting. Fees are very reasonable and include the use of an excellent studio and access to the art shop which you will find sells everything from paper to CDs and they also include the provision ______________________. For more information on dates, cost and availability you should get in touch with the programme co-ordinator on 4592 839584 or go direct to the website ...

Describe a painting according to the plan:

1. the subject of a painting (what is depicted in it)

2. the composition (how space is arranged) and the colours

3. thedetails

4. the impression made by the picture

1 . To begin with, you should say that the painting belongs to a particular genre. It can be

• the portrait

• the landscape (seascape, townscape)

• the still life

• the genre scene

• the historical/ mythological painting

To begin with, this painting is a portrait which belongs to the brush of (…. the name of the painter)

1.1. If you remember some information about the painter, say it then.

This artist lived in the ……century and worked in the style known as Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Surrealism, Cubism, Expressionism, Abstract Art.

1.2. Give your opinion about the painting.  Useadjectives:

• lifelike = truetolife

• dreamlike = workofimagination

• confusing

• colourful

• romantic

• lyrical

• powerful

• outstanding

• heart-breaking

• impressive

To my mind, it is a … picture, which shows (….say what you see)

2. Mention the colours and the composition

2.1. Colourscanbe:

• warm/ coldcolours

• boldcolours

• oppressivecolours

• brightcolours

• deepcolours

• lightcolours

• softanddelicatecolours

The picture is painted in …… colours. These colours contrast very well.
The dominating colours are ….
The colours contrast with each other.

2.2. Mention the composition/ the space:

The space of the picture is symmetrically/ asymmetrically divided.

2.3. Try to describe what you can see in general

• In the centre/middle of the painting we can see a ….

• In the foreground there is a….

• In the background there are….

• In the far distance we can make out the outline of a…

• On the left/ right stands/ sits…

Use we can use the following structures in turn:
there is/there are/ there stands/ sits/ lies/

Use participle clauses:
a woman wearing a white dress
a man dressed as a monk

3. Givesomedetails

• At first glance, it looks strange/ confusing/ depressing/ …

• But if you look closely, you can see…

• Itlookslike ….

• The artists managed to capture the sitter’s impression/ the atmosphere of a…../ themoodofthemoment, etc.

3.1. Make guesses about the situation:

They might be talking about…
She may have just woken up…
It looks as if …

4. In the end, give your impression. Use the words and phrases:

• Well, I feel that I am unable to put into words what I feel looking at the painting.

• To my mind, it is a masterpiece that could stand the test of time.

• Well, it seems to me that I couldn’t put into words the impression made on me by this painting.

• I feel extremely impressed by this painting.

• It is brilliant, amazing. It is a real masterpiece by (….. the painter).

HOMEWORK

The Task

Describe the painting by Josepf Turner.

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