1、U1 Reading and ThinkingA SHORT HISTORY OF WESTERN PAINTINGLead inArtcalligraphydance paintingarchitecturesculptureWhy arts are so important?keep a record of the beauty in our lifea medium to communicate ideasenrich our lifebring us spiritual pleasure and relieve stress_(1452-1519),an Italian painter
2、,is well-known for his works like Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.Lead inLeonardo da Vinci_(1853-1890),was a painter of Holland.His great works include Sunflowers and The Starry Night.Lead inVincent van Gogh_(1840-1926),was a French painter.Famous works include:Impression,Sunrise,Wheatstacks.Lead inCl
3、aude Monet Appreciation A short history of western painting010203041.grasp the structure of the passageLearningObjectives2.figure out the changes in Western painting styles3.judge and match some paintings with the correct period of art4.express your preference for Western artPre-reading1.Whats the m
4、ain idea of the passage?The history/develont of western painting2.Based on he title and the subheadings,how is this passage developed?In the orde of time3.Where can you read the passage?An art magazine4.What is structue of the passage?Introduction+bodyGeneralParticular5th-15th The Middle AgesThe Ren
5、aissanceImpressionismModern Art14th-17th 19th-20th 20th-nowWhile-readingTask 1:Finish the mind map to illustrate each periodTips:theme-characteristics-techniques-painters5th-15th The Middle AgesWhile-readingtheme:religioncharacteristics:Not realistic13th century:real people in real environmentRealis
6、tic human faces and deep emotional impactTechniques:primitive and two dimensionalpainter(s):Giotto di BondoneTask 1:Finish the mind map to illustrate each periodTips:theme-characteristics-techniques-paintersTechniques:use of perspectivethe use of oil pintsdeep colors and realismlook like a photograp
7、hThe Renaissance14th-17th While-readingThemes:less religiousadopt a more humanistic attitudeTask 1:Finish the mind map to illustrate each periodTips:theme-characteristics-techniques-paintersPainters:Davinci,Michelangelo and RaphaelAppreciationThe Middle AgesThe RenaissanceImpressionism19th-20th Whil
8、e-readingThemes:senses of nature or lifeAim:to convey light and movementsubjective impressionnot a detailed record of the sceneTechniques:full of light,shadow,color and lifenot only show the outer images of his subjects but also their inner warmth and humanityPainters:Claude MoneRenoirTask 1:Finish
9、the mind map to illustrate each periodTips:theme-characteristics-techniques-painters Get a glimpse of Claude MonetModern Art20th-nowWhile-readingTheme&characteristics:analyse the shape in a new way,with CubismRealistic but dream-like qualitiesAbstract art:attempt to ask the question,“What is art”rat
10、her than show realityPainters:PicassoTask 1:Finish the mind map to illustrate each periodTips:theme-characteristics-Abstract art-paintersWhile-readingTask 2:Find out the purpose painting in each periodThe Middle AgesThe RenaissanceImpressionismModern Artspread religionrecord or preserverecord or exp
11、ressexplore the nature of the artnot realrealbeyond realignorantawakenedtolerantPeriodspurposeLife or humanityPost-readingTask 1:A western painting show is on display.Suppose you are the staff of the gallery.Work in groups and try to do an introduction to the visitors.Each member introduce on sectio
12、n.You have 5 minutes to discuss.Attention,please!This wonderful work belongs to _.This picture describes _.The theme of painting at that time was_.Painters,such as _,tried to_Post-readingTask 2:Pragmatic analysis1.What is the writing purpose of the passage?To inform readers of the short history of w
13、estern painting.2.Who are the intended readers?Readers interested in Western painting.3.What is the authors attitude?Neutral or objective.Post-readingTask 3:Critical thinking2.Which period of Western art do you like most?Why are you fond of it?1.Why have Western painting style been changing?Summary
14、and AssessmentA short history of western paintingAre you able to1.grasp the structure of the passage?2.figure out the changes in Western painting styles?3.judge and match some paintings with the correct period of art4.express your preference for Western artGreetingIntroducing the topic(signpost markers on page 7)Body part(periods-characteristics-representatives)Thank you for your listeningHomeworkWrite a short speech entitled“Western paintings”through the ages
