1、1.To watch a video about different characteristics of art development in three cities.2.To know different forms of art.3.To talk about the most impressive artwork,building or performance youve ever seen.What do you think of art?Can you list some kinds of art?Art musicdanceliteraturefilmoperaarchitec
2、turephotographypaintingBrainstorming Activity 1 What forms of art are these works?The PeacockThe Persistence of memoryFolk dancepaintingActivity 1 What forms of art are these works?TurandotThe Thinkersculptureoperaseal cuttingpaper cuttingembroiderycalligraphyporcelainChinese paintingActivity 2 Lear
3、n more forms of art in China.Activity 3 Complete the passage with the words and expressions.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 stude
4、nt like me.What caught my attention first was a 15th-century qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese _.It vividly illustrated a dragon playing with a ball.porcelainThen I tried some _,that is,making images out of paper.It was difficult,but a lot of fun!With help from the artist,I manage
5、d to make one in the shape of a fish.Meanwhile,paper cuttinga woman at the next stand was using a needle and some thread to do some _.It looked so pretty!embroideryThen I went into a section decorated like a traditional Chinese study,with two beautiful _ of a pine tree and some bamboo hung on the wa
6、lls.Chinese paintingsThere was also an old man writing Chinese _:his writing was so free and elegant!Another man sitting next to him showed me how _ 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 aweso
7、me!calligraphyseal cuttingHow do you feel about these works?impressivecreativedelightfuloriginalabstractvivid powerfulrealisticSince 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 Br
8、itish artist Tracey Emins 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
9、 artistic value,others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.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 i
10、nclude art in their lives.Activity 4 Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.Jills opinionsAndrews opinionsIt was boring and there was 1_.It had 2_ for me.nothing to look atno meaningIt was really clever and the viewer can 3_.decide what it meansActivity 5 Listen again and complete the t
11、able.Jills opinionsAndrews opinionsIt was rather lazy because the artist didnt 4_ _.Everyday objects can also be art.I could 5_ when looking at the details.actually create anything tell how the artist livesJills opinionsAndrews opinionsIt was just 6_ anyone can make,and my cat would love to play in
12、them.That was my favorite piece and it really 7_.a pile of boxes explored the nature of the artActivity 6 Role-playAndrewJill2.I thought there were so many interesting ideas.1.What did you think of the art exhibition?3.I especially liked the piece called Empty.4.I thought it was boring.5.It was real
13、ly fun to look at.6.Im afraid I dont agree.AndrewJill1.How about Living Room?What do you think of it?2.I thought that was rather lazy.3.I thought it showed us that everyday objects can also be art.4.Well,I just wanted to take a rest on that sofa!AndrewJill2.That was my favourite piece!I think the ar
14、tist was askingIt really explored the nature of art.1.What did you think of those cardboard boxes called future?3.If you say soBut to me it was just a pile of boxes.5.I know what you mean,but I still think art should have different meanings.4.To be honest,I prefer traditional paintings and sculpture
15、s.What do you think of?I think it is I especially like It really I know but I still think.like Im afraid.I thought.If you say sobut to me,To be honest,I prefer I have to disagree becausedislikeWhen you show your likes or dislikes towards an artwork,you can say:Activity 7 PracticeWork in pairs.Think
16、of the following artwork and act out a similar conversation.Student AYou like the painting very much.Student BYou think the painting is boring and meaningless.lightListening textJill:Hi,Andrew!What did you think of the art exhibition?Andrew:I thought there were so many interesting ideas!I especially
17、 liked the piece called Empty.Jill:Really?But that was just a piece of paper painted all white.I thought it was boring.There was nothing to look at!Andrew:But thats whats so clever about it!The viewer can decide what it means.It was really fun to look at.Jill:Hmm.Im afraid I dont agree.It had no mea
18、ning tor me.Andrew:How about Living Room?What did you think of it?Jill:The one copying nothing but the artists living room?I thought that was rather lazy!The artist didnt actually create anything,so thats not art!Andrew:I thought it showed us that everyday objects can also be art.When I looked at th
19、e details like the coffee cup and the book,I could tell how the artist lives.Jill:Well,I just wanted to take a rest on that sofa!What did you think of those cardboard boxes called Future?Andrew:That was my favourite piece!I think the artist was asking,“In the future,will art be like the boxes?Like s
20、omething we can easily get and throw away?”It really explored the nature of art.Jill:If you say so.But to me it was just a pile of boxes anyone can make,and I could only think about how my cat would love to play in them!To be honest,I prefer traditional paintings and sculptures.Theyre easier to understand.Andrew:I know what you mean,but I still think art should have different meanings for everyone.Preview Understanding ideas on Page 38-40.
