- •In the background
- •Word Formation
- •I. Translate the sentences. Keep in mind that the underlined words belong to different parts of speech.
- •II. Complete the chart
- •Word Meaning
- •I. Match the following words with their definitions:
- •II. What do they call:
- •The Craft of the Painters
- •Word Use
- •I. Choose the right word:
- •II.Choose the proper words to complete the sentences:
- •III. Choose the right word:
- •IV. Give English equivalents of the following words:
- •V. Match the two parts of the sentences
- •VII. Match Russian idioms with their English equivalents.
- •VIII. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words and expressions.
- •Skill Developing
- •I. Work as an interpreter to complete the dialogues.
- •II. Comment on the following quotations
- •Text “English Painting”.
- •Class Discussion
- •Skill Developing
- •Describing the Paintings.
- •I. Read the texts
- •The Description of the “Family Portrait” by Van Dyck
- •II. Skim the description of a well-known painting. Go on describing it in your own words giving your judgment and appreciation.
- •III. Choose one of your favourite paintings and describe it according to the following outline:
- •IV. Study the way to discuss and evaluate paintings.
- •V. Read the dialogues and make up your own one’s using the expressions given above.
- •My Favourite Artist
- •I. Read the biography of the painter.
- •II.Look at the paintings by Leonid Shchemilyov. Share your impressions with your groupmates. What do you think of their: a) theme b) message c) style
- •III. Describe one of the paintings by Leonid Shchemilyov that produced the strong impression on you, explain your choice.
- •IV. Read the biographies of famous Belarusian painters. Speak about your favourite artist.
- •Art Galleries
- •I.Read the text and answer the questions. London Art Galleries
- •II. Read the text and speak about the National Art Museum.
- •III. There are hundreds of art galleries all over the world. Read the story about one of them. Fill in the words in appropriate form from the box.
- •VI. Communication Work:
- •I. Give Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs and sayings.
- •II. Explain the meaning of each proverb.
- •III. Make up a dialogue to illustrate one of the proverbs Group Discussion
- •Reading Comprehension Test Marc Chagall
- •III.Complete the sentences according to the contents of the text;
- •IV.Mark the following statements as “True” or “False”
- •V. Answer the questions:
- •VI. Why do you think Chagall’s paintings belong to the whole world?
III. There are hundreds of art galleries all over the world. Read the story about one of them. Fill in the words in appropriate form from the box.
to appreciate, rare, to locate, diverse, to be noted for, masterpieces, significance, relics, to display, items |
Housed in the vast buildings of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, the State Hermitage museum (1) …. one of the word’s greatest collection of art. The (2) …
collection includes (3) … of Italian Renaissance and French Impressionist paintings.
The collections are now (4) … in five magnificent interconnected buildings, including the Winter Palace. The richly decorated exteriors and interiors of these buildings are of architectural and historical (5) … in themselves. They provide a rich setting for (6) … collections that (7) … virtually every aspect of the fine arts, from the (8) …of classical antiquity to 20th century painting. The collection also includes examples of Russian art, (9) … from non-Western cultures, oriental art, coins, and jewellery. To really (10) … the collection, one should spend days and days viewing it.
IV. Work in small groups. Describe a visit to an art exhibition. Specify the following aspects: a) what the exhibition was dedicated to; b) what kind of art (contemporary or classical) it embraced; c) which items you liked best; d) how much you appreciated going there.
V. Prove the idea that art galleries preserve the cultural heritage of a nation better than any other institution.
VI. Communication Work:
a) Get you fellow student to give you information about his/her favourite museum. Try to get as many details as you can.
b) Persuade your partner to agree with your opinion that life is made much more colourful if you regularly visit art exhibitions.
c) One of you has recently returned from England. The other is questioning him/her on the impressions of the National Gallery/ the Tate Gallery.
d) The great value of visiting a museum and studying works of art first-hand is that one becomes aware of the qualitative difference between original art and photographic reproductions. Work in pairs and enlarge on this statement.
Skill Developing
I. Give Russian equivalents for the following English proverbs and sayings.
1) When one loves his art no service seems too hard.
2) The devil is not so black as he is painted.
3) When in doubt leave it out.
4) Art is long, life is short.
5) That’s a horse of another colour.
6) A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
7) Art lies in concealing art.
8) Art has no enemy except ignorance.
II. Explain the meaning of each proverb.
III. Make up a dialogue to illustrate one of the proverbs Group Discussion
Topic I. Is the appreciation of pictures a special faculty which only a few can possess?
Taking points:
The habit of looking at good pictures is in itself a means by which taste can be formed and the scope of one’s enjoyment widened and developed.
The acquisition of good taste is a matter of time. Painting in this respect does not differ from other arts (poetry, music)
Topic II. A great painting enriches our experience of life, just as a great poem does or a great musical composition.
Taking points:
Great painters make us see and think a great deal more than the objects before us, they teach us to look at a scene through their eyes.
The masterpieces of painting, like the masterpieces of music and poetry transform experience; they are an inexhaustible source of beauty which derives from the originality of the artist’s outlook, his capacity for combining form and colour into a harmonious unity.