3.8. American pop art painters

You are going to watch a story of American Pop Art by Sister Wendy Beckett, an art expert. Before you watch it, do Tasks 1 and 2.

Task 1. Paraphrase the following words and word combinations that you’ll come across in the video:

• to mass-produce paintings

• silk screen

• casualness

• crudeness

• a celebrity

• to give deep visual satisfaction

Task 2. Look at two Pop Art pictures. Can you guess the names of the artists? The text “Pop Art” in 3.7. Task 1 can help you.

_____________________. Marilyn Diptych.

_________________________. Flag. 1954-55.

Now watch the video and do Tasks 3 and 4.

Task 3. Watch the video clip and check your answers in Task 2.

Task 4. Are the following statements true or false? Correct false statements.

1. Pop artists sought inspiration in the artistic heritage. T / F

2. In Pop Art, the mass-produced is of the same significance as the unique. T / F

3. Andy Warhol painted his pictures using a brush. T / F

4. Andy Warhol used images of celebrities in his pictures because he thought that famous people should be highly respected. T / F

5. In his pictures, Jasper Johns underlined not the importance of an object itself, but the way it was painted. T / F

6. Jasper Johns painted his Flag on canvas. T / F

 SPEAKING

Task 5. Prepare a description of a painting in Pop Art style and present it in class.

3.9. Revision

 SPEAKING

Task 1. My favourite art movement.

Prepare a presentation about your favourite art movement. Follow the guidelines below:

• When, where and why did this art movement emerge as a genre?

• What prominent artists belong to this art movement?

• What is typical of this art movement?

• Why do you like it?

• What is your favourite painting belonging to this art movement? Describe it and explain why you enjoy it.

4. Check yourself

Task 1. Translate the following expressions into English:

• изобразительные искусства;

• получить восторженные отзывы;

• Этот вопрос остается спорным по сей день;

• отражение своей эпохи;

• поддержка искусства;

• зарабатывать на жизнь искусством;

• виды искусства, требующие больших капиталовложений;

• адекватно отражать сложную реальность;

• бэк-вокал;

• фоновая музыка;

• оглушающая музыка;

• мелодичный;

• Прослушивание музыки может быть как эмоциональным переживанием, так и зарядкой для ума;

• получать величайшее удовольствие от музыки;

• независимый музыкальный репертуар;

• завоевать международное признание;

• на рубеже 20го века;

• достигнуть своего расцвета;

• богатая партитура;

• дебютный альбом;

• преданные поклонники;

• выпустить диск;

• виртуозное выступление;

• музыкальное наследие;

• мелодию было сложно уловить;

• песня, которую наполовину поют, наполовину кричат;

• сочинять музыку по ходу исполнения;

• Эта музыка мне гораздо ближе;

• Отзывы о симфонии были впечатляющими;

• восхитительное выступление;

• неуёмная энергия и заразительный энтузиазм;

• разжигать воображение;

• вдохнуть музыкальную жизнь в персонажей;

• На первый взгляд музыка казалась веселой, но в ней были и трагичные нотки;

• задать тон;

• Актеры превзошли себя;

• бурлить энергией;

• иметь богатую музыкальную традицию;

• положить текст на музыку;

• проснуться знаменитым;

• масляная живопись;

• располагать объекты на фоне пейзажа;

• кричащие цвета;

• Цветовые оттенки могут быть потеряны в репродукции;

• непревзойденный шедевр;

• оформиться как жанр;

• переносной мольберт;

• использовать цветовые и световые контрасты;

• нетрадиционный стиль;

• рисовать, используя яркие, неестественные цвета.

Task 2. Make a presentation of the topic following the questions below and using active vocabulary of the unit. Do not only use the ideas from the texts. Remember to give your personal opinion and examples using the active vocabulary.

A. Art.

1. How great is your interest in art?

2. Do you like modern art?

3. Do you ever think a lot of art is not really art?

4. Do you have a favorite artist?

5. What kind of art do you like – painting, sculpture, ceramics, etc?

6. What is art?

7. Does art change the way you think or feel?

8. Do you think anyone can be an artist or do you need a special talent?

9. Do you think all children should study art at school?

10. Do you think children should learn the history of art?

11. Do you think today’s artists are as good as those from hundreds of years ago?

12. What was the last painting / poster / piece of art you saw? Did you like it?

13. Describe the pieces of artwork in your house if you have any.

14. What kind of art is your country famous for?

15. What kind of life do you think an artist’s is?

16. How would the world be different without artists?

B. Music.

1. What images spring to your mind when you hear the word music?

2. What does music mean to you?

3. What would life be like without music?

4. What kind of music do you like?

5. What music can change the way you feel?

6. What’s the best time and place to listen to music?

7. Where does the best music come from, the USA, UK or other?

8. What musical genres do you really hate?

9. Does the Internet help or hinder musicians?

10. Do you agree with Shakespeare that music is the food of love?

11. Why do humans like music so much?

C. Painting.

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word painting?

2. Do you or did you ever like painting?

3. Do you think modern artists are good at painting?

4. What style or period of painting / art do you like?

5. What do paintings mean to you?

6. What kinds of paintings do you have in your house?

7. Why is painting and art so important to us?

8. Have you ever been emotionally moved because of a painting?

9. Would you consider investing money in a painting? Do you think art is a good investment?

10. What do people think about when they look at paintings in galleries?

Appendix 8.