- •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?
II. What do they call:
1. a picture painted with oil paints.
2. a picture painted with watercolours.
3. a picture drawn with pastels (coloured sticks for drawing pictures which are made of a substance like chalk).
4. a picture printed from an engraved metal plate.
5. a picture showing an area of countryside or land.
6. a picture or painting of the sea.
The Craft of the Painters
Focus Vocabulary
fashionable/self-taught/mature artist
portrait/landscape/animal painter
paint from nature/memory
paint mythological/historical subjects
specialize in portraiture/still life
portray people/emotions
depict a person/a scene of common life/the mood of
render/interpret the personality of
reveal the person’s nature
develop one’s own style of painting
become famous overnight
die forgotten and penniless
Word Use
I. Choose the right word:
draw/paint
1. She placed the paper and pencil before me and told me I could … anything I liked. 2. The picture was… so that the eyes seem to follow you no matter where you are.
colours/paints
1. If you want cornflower be blue you’d better mix these two … .
2. The warm … are red, yellow and orange.
picture/portray/represent
1. Roerich’s paintings for the Kazan railway station in Moscow … combats between Russians and Tatars.
2. I could hardly … Charlie in this role.
3. The great tragic actress is … in her day dress.
4. The artist was concerned more with re-creating the radiance of Venice than with … the solid structure of its monuments.
II.Choose the proper words to complete the sentences:
“Lady Elizabeth Delme and Her Children” by Reynolds is a typical (still life / family group) painting.
The painting is an (exquisite / exclusive) full-length portrait.
The boy’s figure stands out against the (ground / background) of a river-bank.
This painter raised British (pictorial / picturesque) art to a high level of importance.
(Ceremonial / parade) portraits of representatives of the ruling classes became the most popular form of painting.
The painter managed to create a true (impression / sensation) of the sitter.
Every painter should make his (draughts / sketches) direct from nature.
The prevailing (tones / shades) are red, golden and brown.
All the objects in pictures are depicted so vividly, so life-like, that it is almost impossible to notice the painter’s (technology / technique).
III. Choose the right word:
1) A sculpture by Rodin fetched more than $2 million at the … last month.
a. auction b. gallery c. museum d. sale
2) They thought the painting was genuine but it turned out to be a …
a. facsimile b. imitation c. replica d. reproduction
3) The self-portrait did not come to … until after the artist’s death.
a. light b. range c. sight d. view
4) He is sometimes considered to be an outstanding artist, but I consider his work to be quite …
a. common b. intermediate c. mediocre d. moderate
5) The paintings are hung in heavy gold …
a. easels b. frames c. fringes d. rims
6) The beautiful portrait is … to Rubens.
a. assigned b. attached c. attributed d. prescribed
7) He earns his living by … works of art.
a. recovering b. renewing c. restoring d. reviving