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课件网) B3U4 Using language What do you know about contemporary art 1. When did the Contemporary Art Movement begin It began in the late 20th century. 2. What are the two examples of CA mentioned An unmade bed, and a pile of empty bottles, cigarette ends and pieces of colored paper. 3. What’s the controversy (争议) over CA Some thinks CA lacks skill, meaning and artistic value; others argue that it can stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects. Tracey Emin’s ———My bed …mistaking the pile of empty bottles, cigarette ends and pieces of coloured paper for rubbish. Contemporary art Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea. 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 include art in their lives. Activity 7 Contemporary art Jill’s opinions Andrew’s opinions Empty It was boring and there was 1_____. It had 2_____ for me. It was really clever and the viewer can 3_____ _____. Living room It was rather lazy because the artist didn’t 4_____ _____. Everyday objects can also be art. I could 5_____ _____ when looking at the details. Future 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 at no meaning decide actually tell how a pile of boxes explored the nature of art what it means create anything the artist lives Activity 8 Listen and fill in the gaps. Jill: Hi, Andrew! What did you think of the _____ Andrew: I thought there were so many interesting ideas! I especially liked the _____ called Empty. Jill: Really But that was just _____ painted all white. I thought it was boring. There was nothing to look at! Andrew: But that’s what’s so clever about it! The viewer can decide _____ _____. It was really fun to look at. Jill: Um, I’m afraid I don’t agree. It has no meaning for me. Andrew: How about Living Room What did you think of it Jill: The one copying _____ the artist’s living room I thought that was _____ lazy! The artist didn’t actually create anything, so that’s not art! art exhibition piece a piece of paper what it means nothing but rather Listen and fill in the gaps. 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 _____ _____. 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 something we can easily get and _____ _____ ” It really explored the nature of art. Jill: If you say so. But to me it was just _____ boxes anyone can make, and I could only think about how my cat would love to play in them! _____, I prefer traditional paintings and _____. They’re easier ... ...
