1、教学材料教学材料：外研版高中英语新教材必修第三册教学内容教学内容：Unit 4 Amazing art第五课时第五课时：Developing ideas: Han Gan and His Horses Tick the words that you would use to describe horses.calm cute fast wildbrave clever loyal strong What role do horses play in Chinese culture?Pre-readingThe Horse (马) is the seventh of the twelve ani
2、mals which appear in the shng-xio (生肖), in English the Chinese Zodiac. Horse-themed cultural relics are exhibited at Shaanxi History Museum in Xian, January 26, 2014. More than 150 pieces of horse relics from 14 museums are on display to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Horse. More than 40 well-kn
3、own horse paintings from the ancient Tang Dynasty to modern times by Chinese art masters are on display. The exhibition will run through March 9, in celebration of the upcoming Year of the Horse. A Jun porcelain figure symbolizing good luck and designed by Chinese craft master Kong Xiangqing has bee
4、n produced by the Kong Family Jun Kiln in Yuzhou, Henan province. Chen Longyong shows his paper cutting work on December 29, 2013. Chen, has been making paper cuts for over 40 years. He recently created several horse-themed works to welcome the New Year, which is the Year of the Horse according to t
5、he Chinese zodiac calendar. Horses run during a horse culture festival in Chifeng city, North Chinas Inner Mongolia autonomous region, July 25, 2011. A series of traditional activities such as horse racing were held during the festival to show horse culture. The news reflects the time-honored and pr
6、ofound history of the horse culture in China. Horses play an essential role in British society. Everybody loves horses,either the British Royalty or the common British people. Horse culture is very typical in Britain, ranging from raising horses, training horses, riding horses to horse racing and be
7、tting on horse racing. When it comes to horses in the English culture,we often associate them with the following adjectives: loyal, courageous and gentle. Han Gan (韩干, 618907) , a leading horse painter of the Tang dynasty, was known for portraying not only the physical likeness of a horse but also i
8、ts spirit. Han emphasized the strength and nobility of the horses of the Tang Empire by using a tautly(紧凑的) controlled line and compositions of great clarity(清楚). Night-Shining White（照夜白） is a portrait, and the name of a favourite horse of Emperor Xuanzong (712-756). The painting is 34 cm wide by 30
9、.8 cm high, housed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The fiery(如火般的)-tempered steed(坐骑), with its burning eye, flaring(张开的) nostrils(鼻孔), and dancing hooves, were really dragons in disguise. Before reading a passage, think of what you already know about the topic. For example, you may alr
10、eady know some facts about the Chinese horses 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
11、 learna An introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.b The story behind Night-Shining White.c The famous artist Han Gan.While-readingHan Gan and His HorsesThe artist and his masterpieceThe life of the artistComments on his workRead & Locate Paragraph _ _Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragrap
12、h _1 12-42-45 5_What a magnificent horse! We can still feel the power within its burning eyes, bared teeth and kicking hooves. Para.1: The artist and his masterpieceName of the artist_Han GanName of the paintingNight-Shining White_Description of the painting_His artistic talent was discovered by the
13、 poet Wang Wei. He sponsored Han Gan to study painting and recommended him to a master. Due to Han Gans natural talent and years of hard work, he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace. Para.2-4: The life of the artistPersonal information (birth, dynasty, etc)_He was bor
14、n into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty.How he became a painterWhat he did as a court painter _ _ _He frequently visited the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quitesome time in order to observe horses._ Para.5: Comments on his workSu Shi_“The horses painted b
15、y Han Gan are real horses.”Other viewers“Han Gans horses could gallop(飞奔，疾驰) off the paper.”1.What made Han Gan a successful painter?After-readingHis artistic talent was discovered by accident when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei. While waiting at the gate, Han Gan used a stick to draw picture in t
16、he dirt.Han Gans method, however, was different-he observed the animal iteself. He was a frequent visitor to the royal stables and even moved to live with the stable workers for quite some time.Hans natural talent, years of hard work and his unique method.2.What does Su Shis comment mean to you?Afte
17、r-reading“The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.” -By Su ShiIt means that the horses painted by Han Gan look like real horses due to his talent, skill and careful observation.3. What can you learn from Han Gans way of painting?After-reading1. 纸上得来终觉浅，绝知此事要躬行。The knowledge from books without
18、practice is shallow after all.We have to try through hard action to know whether it is useful.2. Hard work leads to success. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.Do you know of any other artists famous for painting animals? Xu Beihong (徐悲鴻, 18951953) was primarily known for his Chinese ink-and-w
19、ash painting of horses and birds. He was regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themesa show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu Beihong enjoyed massive support from art collectors across Asia. Between 1939 and 1941, he held so
20、lo exhibitions in Singapore, India and Malaysia to help raise funds for the war relief effort in China. Imagine you are a tour guide in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Talk about the life and work of Han Gan.n Think about what information to include.n Decide in what order you will introduce.n Introd
21、uce Han Gan and his painting to your group members. Han Gan, a well-known artist in Tang Dynasty, is famous for his horses.He had his talent discovered by Wang Wei accidentally, who sponsored Han Gan to study painting and introduced him to a master. It was his talent and efforts that helped him serv
22、e the then emperorXuan Zong. Han Gan broke away from the traditional way by drawing according to his observation. He frequently visited the stable or even lived with the stable workers for a long time, which enabled him to get inspiration from the movement of the horses. Han Gans works were highly valued because he highlighted the inner spirit and strength as well as the physical features through the burning eyes，bared teeth and kicking hooves. So vivid were the horses that it seemed as if they would gallop off the paper.
