1、Unit 4Amazing artStarting out.There are many forms of art.Do you know its name?What do you know about it?What form of art is it?The Peacock by Yang LipingFolk dance.There are many forms of art.Do you know its name?What do you know about it?What form of art is it?Turandot by Giacomo Pucciniopera.Ther
2、e are many forms of art.Do you know its name?What do you know about it?What form of art is it?The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalipainting.There are many forms of art.Do you know its name?What do you know about it?What form of art is it?The Thinker by Auguste Rodinsculpture.Art originates from
3、 life.Watch and answer:What cities are introduced in the video?What is each city famous for in the world of art?Names of cityWhat is each city famous for in the world of art?FlorenceNew York CityBeijingits long history of artmodern artmixing traditional and modern Chinese art.Vocabulary building:Chi
4、nese art formsAdd more?paper cuttingembroideryseal cuttingcalligraphyChinese paintingporcelainLyre-playing,chess,Lyre-playing,chess,calligraphy,painting;calligraphy,painting;Weaving technology Weaving technology(Chinese Knot);(Chinese Knot);Shadow play;Shadow play;Puppet show;Puppet show;Acrobatics(
5、Acrobatics(杂技杂技););Dragon and lion dance;Dragon and lion dance;Clay sculpture;Clay sculpture;Have you ever tried any of them?.Complete the passage with the words and expressions in the above activity.Vocabulary building:Chinese art formsYesterday,I went to an amazing Chinese art festival.There were
6、different stands where artists could demonstrate their skills and teach the visitors!It was definitely an exciting experience for a foreign student like me.What caught my attention first was a 15th-century qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibition of Chinese 1 _.It vividly illustrated a dragon playi
7、ng with a ballporcelain.Then I tried some 2 _,that is,making images out of paper.It was difficult,but a lot of fun!With help from the artist,I managed to make one in the shape of a fish.Meanwhile,a woman at the next stand was using a needle and some thread to do some 3 _.It looked so pretty!Then I w
8、ent into a section decorated like a traditional Chinese study,with two beautiful 4 _ of a pine tree and some bamboo hung on the walls.There was also an old man writing Chinese 5 _:his writing was so free and elegant!Another man sitting next to him showed me how 6_ works.Chinese characters are carved
9、 into small squares of stone and stamped onto paper with ink.He made one for me with my name in Chinese pretty awesome!paper cuttingembroiderycalligraphyChinese paintingsseal cutting.1.There were different standsstands wherewhere artiste could demonstratedemonstrate their skills and teach the visito
10、rs.2.What caughtcaught mymy attentionattention first was a 15th-century qinghua bowl in a breathtaking exhibitionin a breathtaking exhibition3.It vividly illustratedillustrated a dragon playing with a ballplaying with a ball.4.Then I tried some paper cutting,that isthat is,making images outout ofof
11、paper.5.I managedmanaged toto make one in the shape of in the shape of a fish.MeanwhileMeanwhile,a woman at the neat stand was using a needle and some threadthread to do some embroidery.6.Then I went into a section decorateddecorated like a traditional Chinese studystudy,withwith two beautiful Chine
12、se paintings of a pine tree and some bamboo hunghung on the wall.7.Another man sitting next to him showed me how seal cutting works.Chinese characters are carved into small squares of stone and stamped onto paper with ink pretty awesomeawesome!.Work in pairs.Talk about a Chinese art form that your h
13、ome town is famous for.Vocabulary building:Chinese art formsYou may start like this:My home town is famous for the traditional art of.People use.to.Listening&speakingSince it began in the late 20th century,the Contemporary Art Movement has raised questions and doubts,with people asking,“Is it really
14、 art?”This was the case in 1999 with British 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 c
15、ontemporary art lacks skill,meaning and artistic value,others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.Did You Know?.Listening&speakingSince it began in the late 20th century,the Contemporary Art Movement has raised questions and dou
16、bts,with people asking,“Is it really art?”This was the case in 1999 with British 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 coloure
17、d paper for rubbish!While some say contemporary art lacks skill,meaning and artistic value,others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects.Did You Know?.Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.1.Everyone can create art,wh
18、atever 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 include art in their lives.Listen again and complete the table.Jills opinions Andrews opinions It was boring and there was 1 _.It had 2 _ for me.It was really c
19、lever and the viewer can 3_.It was rather lazy because the artist didnt 4 _.Everyday objects can also be art.I could 5 _ when looking at the details.It was just 6 _ anyone can make,and my cat would love to play in them.That was my favourite piece and it really 7 _.nothing to look atno meaning decide
20、 what it meansactually create anythingtell how the artist livesa pile of boxesexplored the nature of art.Now talk about how Jill and Andrew express their opinions towards contemporary artworks.Listen again if necessary.Useful Expressions:What do you think of.?I think it is.I especially like.I have t
21、o disagree because.Theres a great deal of meaning in the work.For example,.I think the artist is saying.Theres no meaning in the work.For example,.To be honest,I prefer.Vocabulary building:Chinese art formsWork in pairs.Act out the conversation to share your opinions about the artwork.Student A:Turn to Page 82.Student B:Turn to Page 85.Think and discuss:.The Long Song of a Pitiful Love is the most impressive performance Ive ever seen in Xian of China,because of its.moving love story mixture of dance and music vivid performance High-tech special effects live.
