1、Unit 4 Meeting the MuseStarting Out&Understanding ideasPART.01Starting OutWho are the Who are the Muse?Muse?The general name of the nine The general name of the nine ancient literary goddesses who are ancient literary goddesses who are in charge of art and science in in charge of art and science in
2、the Greek myths.the Greek myths.Do you Do you knkno ow w that the word Music that the word Music comes from Muse in English?comes from Muse in English?希腊神话中掌管艺术和科学的九位古希腊神话中掌管艺术和科学的九位古代文学女神的总称代文学女神的总称 Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest minds of all time.Today,we know him mostly as an artist,but
3、 there was even _(many)to Leonardo among his many talents.He was an engineer,an architect,_ an inventor.Leonardo was born in Italy in 1452 near the village of Vinci.Although he grew up in the countryside,he _(send)to Florence at around the age of 15 to study under an artist.He was endlessly curious
4、_ the natural world and took every opportunity to experience and examine it.To him,observation was _ effective way of learning and _(enable)him to look at things from a fresh perspective.He studied the movement of water,the growth of plants,the behavior of animals,and even the landscapes around his
5、hometown.These elements were the _(inspire)for the light and perspective in many of his paintings,including the famous Mona Lisa.But what fascinated Leonardo most were birds and their mysterious power of flight.And he did many drawings of them.They inspired him _(design)machines to help people fly.H
6、e left behind many drawings and notes of his ideas for such _(invent),including a parachute,a form of helicopter,and a strange flying machine with flapping wings.These ideas were hundreds of years ahead of their time.In fact,Leonardos ideas were so advanced _ most of them could not be tested in his
7、lifetime.We,having seen many of his ideas become reality,can now appreciate his genius in a way that no one then living could.moreandwas sentaboutanenabledinspirationto designinventionsthatWatch the video and answer the questionsWatch the video and answer the questions1 1Which artist is Which artist
8、 is the video about?the video about?Which of his works Which of his works are mentioned?are mentioned?2 2What inspired What inspired the artist?the artist?What inspired the artist?What inspired the artist?Wilhelm Richard Wagner 想象创造现实想象创造现实 Zhu Guangqian 灵感来源于长期实践灵感来源于长期实践 Inspiration comes from Ins
9、piration comes from nothing but long-term nothing but long-term practicepractice Auguste Rodin 我没有发明什么，我没有发明什么，我不过是重新发现。我不过是重新发现。Pablo Ruiz Picasso 灵感是存在的，灵感是存在的，但是灵感在我们工作时才会出现。但是灵感在我们工作时才会出现。PART.02Uderstanding ideaTick what you think are the most Tick what you think are the most important sources
10、of inspiration for important sources of inspiration for artists.artists.childhoodfamily and friends books and films other artists history travelnature social issues private feelings culture and traditions imagination Who are they?Who are they?W What are their professionshat are their professions?Flo
11、rentijn Hofman Florentijn Hofman a visual artist a visual artistTan Dun a composerTan Dun a composerYang Liping a Yang Liping a dancerdancerChoose where you would most Choose where you would most likely find the passage.likely find the passage.1.An art magazine.1.An art magazine.2.An artist biograph
12、y.2.An artist biography.3.An online art forum.3.An online art forum.4.A poster for an art 4.A poster for an art festival.festival.Every artists wish is to create something that expresses an idea.But where do artists get their ideas from?Who or what inspires them?Here we find out more about the influ
13、ences behind the successes of three very different artists.每位艺术家都希望通过创作表达自己每位艺术家都希望通过创作表达自己的理念。而这些理念从何而来的理念。而这些理念从何而来?是谁，是谁，抑或是什么启发了他们抑或是什么启发了他们?下面，我们进下面，我们进一步发掘了三位大不相同的艺术家成一步发掘了三位大不相同的艺术家成功背后的因素。功背后的因素。Choose the best answer according to the passage.1.Hofmans inspiration for Rubber Duck comes from
14、_.A.Chinese folk talesB.Chinese musical traditionsC.His childrens toysD.His life in Wuzhen2.How did Hofman get his inspiration for Floating Fish?A.By living with the Dai people.B.Through his experience in Wuzhen.C.By turning to his childrens toys.D.By observing the fish carefully.Choose the best ans
15、wer according to the passage.3.From the passage we can learn that Tan Dun _.A.composed music for many films.B.combines Chinese musical traditions with Western influences.C.took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.D.wrote his first song Nine Songs many years ago.Choose the best answer according to the
16、passage.4.Where does Yang Lipings inspiration for her famous dances come from?A.The dance style of the Dai people.B.The Dai womens beauty.C.Various ethnic groups.D.The beauty of nature.5Which is Yang Lipings famous work?A.Spirit of the Peacock.B.Floating Fish.C.Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon.D.Nine S
17、ongs.6.What do the three artists have in common?A.They all are dancers.B.They all come from China.C.They have the same lives experiences.D.Their inspiration all comes from their lives and experiences.3.What does the word“admire”mean in the sentence“Our ethnic groups,especially the Dai people,admire
18、the peacock”?A.appreciateB.adoreC.understandD.acceptFloating FishChinese folk talesWuzhen and the way people lived therecomposing music for the film and the 2008 Beijing OlympicsNine SongsChinese musical traditionsSpirit of the Peacockthe peacockthe dance style of the Dai peoplePART.03Post-readingWhat might inspire you in your daily life?(to create an art work,to write a composition.)Think and ShareTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Dont hesitate to ask any questions!
