1、必修三 Unit 4 Amazing Art (3) 高一年级 英语 Lesson 3 Contemporary Art Listening Lets enjoy some contemporary artworks and give your opinions about the two questions. Q1: What are the artworks about? Q2: What do you think of them? 范光陵油画山上水长流 Water Flowing on the Mountain Tomas Saracenos Hybrid Webs 黄海帆闲布面油画 L
2、eisure 田衛天橋山之四 Tianqiao Mountain IV Tracey Emins My Bed Before listening Read “Did you know?” on Page 43 and answer the questions: 1. What information can you get about contemporary art? It began in the late 20th century and focuses on everyday objects. 2. What opinions do people have on contemporar
3、y art? Some say it lacks skill and meaning while others argue its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects. 3. What else do you know about contemporary art? Before listening Generally speaking, contemporary art advocates freedom, taking various for
4、ms. It is abstract, hard to understand, reflecting the inner world and imagination of the artists. Listening Listen to the conversation between Jill and Andrew and choose the main idea from the statements below. 1. Everyone can create art, whatever their background. 2. We can use art to learn about
5、the world. 3. Art means different things to different people. 4. Everyone should try to include art in their lives. Listening Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions. 1. Where are the two speakers? They are in an art exhibition. 2. How many artworks are they talking about
6、? 3. 3. What are the names of the artworks? Empty, Living Room, Future. Listening Listen for the third time and answer the question: What are the three contemporary artworks about? Empty Living Room Future A piece of paper painted all white The one copying the artists living room Cardboard boxes Lis
7、tening Listen to the section about the Empty and find the two peoples opinions. Take down notes, please. Andrew Empty Jill liked, clever, decide what it means boring, nothing to look at, had no meaning Listening Listen to the rest and take down their opinions on the other two artworks. Andrews opini
8、ons Jills opinions Living Room Future Everyday objects can also be art. Tell how the artist lives. rather lazy, create nothing favorite, explored the nature of art just a pile of boxes anyone can make; My cat would love to play in them. Listening How did Jill and Andrew express their opinions? Liste
9、n and complete the dialogue, please. Jill: Hi, Andrew! What did you think of the art exhibition? Andrew: I thought there were so many interesting ideas! 1 the piece called Empty. Jill: Really? But that was just a piece of paper painted all white. 2 3 to look at! I especially liked I thought it was b
10、oring! There was nothing Listening (section 1) The viewer can decide what it means. Im afraid I dont agree. It had no meaning for me. Andrew: But thats whats so clever about it! 4 It was really fun to look at. Jill: 5 6 Andrew: How about Living Room? What did you think of it? Jill: The one copying n
11、othing but the artists living room? 1 2 anything, so thats not art! Andrew: I thought it showed us that everyday objects can also be art. 3 the details like the coffee cup and the book, 4 how the artist lives. I thought that was rather lazy! The artist didnt actually create When I look at I could te
12、ll Listening (section 2) Jill: Well, I just wanted to take a rest on that sofa! What did you think of those cardboard boxes called Future? Andrew: 1 I think the artist was asking “In the future, will art be like the boxes? Like something we can easily get and throw away?” 2 the nature of art. It rea
13、lly explored Listening (section 3) That was my favourite piece! 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! 3 , 4 traditional paintings and sculptures. Theyre easier to understand. Andrew: I know what
14、 you mean, but I still think art should have different meanings for everyone. Listening (section 3) To be honest I prefer Focus on the expressions to show opinions towards artworks. Read the tapescript below and focus on the expressions to show opinions. Section 1 Jill: Hi!, Andrew! What did you thi
15、nk of the art exhibition? Andrew: I thought there were so many interesting ideas! I especially 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 view
16、er can decide what it means. It was really fun to look at. Jill: Hmm. Im afraid I dont agree. It had no meaning for me. Section 2 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 actua
17、lly create anything, so thats not art! Andrew: I thought it showed us that everyday objects can also be art. When I looked at the 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
18、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 something we can easily get and throw away?” It really explored the nature of art. Section 3 Jill: If you say so. But to me it was just a pile of boxes anyone can
19、 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. When you show your likes towards an ar
20、twork, you can choose: Useful expressions 1. What do you think of.? / I think it is. 2. I especially like. 3. Theres a great deal of meaning in the work. For example, . 4. When I look at., I could tell. 5. I think the artist is saying. 6. It really explored. Useful expressions When you show your dis
21、likes towards an artwork, you can choose: 1. I have to disagree because. 2. The artist didnt actually create anything. 3. Theres no meaning in the work. For example, . 4. I cant see. in the work, but I can see. 5. To be honest, I prefer. 1. What do you think of.? I think it is. 2. I especially like.
22、 3. Theres a great deal of meaning in the work. For example, . 4. When I look at., I could tell. 5. I think the artist is saying. 6. It really explored. Read the following useful expressions. Student A Student B 1. I have to disagree because. 2. The artist didnt actually create anything. 3. Theres n
23、o meaning in the work. For example, . 4. I cant see. in the work, but I can see. 5. To be honest, I prefer. Act out a conversation by referring to clues on Page 82 and 85. Speaking Student A You like the painting very much. 1. It has a wonderful sense of movement and energy. 2. It is vivid and origi
24、nal. 3. It expresses the artists emotions and imagination. 4. Some art critics have described the painting as a form of dance or music. Useful expressions to show likes 1. What do you think of.? 2. I think it is. 3. I especially like. 4. Theres a great deal of meaning in the work. For example, . 5.
25、When I look at., I could tell. 6. I think the artist is saying. 7. It really explored. Student B You think the painting is boring and meaningless. 1. Its just paint poured in random lines and shapes. 2. There is no recognizable form within the painting, so it is difficult to understand. 3. It didnt
26、require much artistic skill to create. 4. It doesnt hold as much meaning as more traditional paintings of recognizable subjects. Useful expressions to show dislikes 1. I have to disagree because. 2. The artist didnt actually create anything. 3. Theres no meaning in the work. For example, . 4. I cant
27、 see. in the work, but I can see. 5. To be honest, I prefer. The criteria to evaluate your conversation Pronunciation and intonation Language (useful expressions) Content Overall performance Score Evaluation and comment Maybe you can begin like this: A: Lingling, what do you think of the artwork? B:
28、 I like the painting very much because it has a wonderful sense of movement and energy. A: Really? . Speaking Speaking Choose one of the contemporary artworks being exhibited in an art gallery and make a conversation, sharing different opinions. Tracey Emins My Bed 田衛天橋山之四 Tianqiao Mountain IV 范光陵油画
29、山上水长流 Water Flowing on the Mountain Hybrid Webs The criteria to evaluate your conversation Pronunciation and intonation Language (useful expressions) Content Overall performance Score Evaluation and comment Sample Conversation A: Hi, Tom! What did you think of the art exhibition? B: I thought there
30、were so many interesting ideas! I especially liked the piece called Tianqiao Mountain IV. A: Really? But that was just a piece of paper painted all white with a straight line in the middle. I thought it was boring. B: But the viewer can decide what it means. It was really fun to look at. A: Hmm. Im
31、afraid I dont agree. It had no meaning for me. 1. the characteristics of contemporary artworks: It focuses on everyday objects, advocates freedom and is abstract. 2. peoples different opinions on contemporary artworks: Some say it lacks skill while others argue its worth lies in its ability to stimu
32、late new discussions and understanding of everyday objects. Summary 1. What do you think of.? 2. I think 3. I especially like. 4. Theres a great deal of meaning in the work. For example, . 5. When I look at., I could tell. 6. I think the artist is saying. 7. It really explored. Useful expressions to
33、 show likes Useful expressions to show dislikes 1. I have to disagree because. 2. The artist didnt actually create anything. 3. Theres no meaning in the work. For example, . 4. I cant see. in the work, but I can see . 5. To be honest, I prefer. Homework Option 1: Describe the contemporary artworks in the listening part; Option 2: Practice the conversation you designed after class; Option 3: Find another contemporary artwork that attracts you and have a new conversation with your classmates.
