- •1 Unit 1 Art and Design
- •Four steps towards modern art.
- •Giorgione - Caravaggio — Manet - Cezanne
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give words of the same root and translate them into Russian:
- •2. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •3. Substitute an English expression from the list given above fot the Russian one in brackets:
- •4. Translate the following sentences into English using the vocabulary of the text:
- •5. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text II John Warrington Wood, Sculptor
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •1. Use an expression or word from the text instead of the Russian one in brackets:
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •3. Compose sentences using the following words and expressions:
- •4. Translate the following text into English:
- •Vocabulary to de memorized
- •Text III Lucas d'Heere, painter and poet of Ghent
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents for the following words and expression:
- •2. Insert suitable prepositions and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •3. Give English equivalents for the Russian expressions in brackets:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text IV The Discoveries in Crete
- •Exercises
- •1. Look up the phonetical transcription of the following words and learn to pronounce them properly:
- •2. Give English equivalents for the Russian expressions given in brackets and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •3. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from the following list:
- •4. Link adjectives with suitable nouns:
- •5. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Italian painting 1200-1600
- •Notes to the text
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VI The story of art in the British Isles
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from the following list:
- •2. Give words of the same root and translate them into Russian:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •5. Think of other questions you can put to the text.
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VII Paul Gauguin
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Translate the following words Into Russian, memorize them, and use them in sentences:
- •2. Substitute an English word or expression from the text for the Russian join in brackets:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into English, using the expressions from the text. Pay special attention to the prepositions:
- •4. Retell Gauguin's biography using the following questions as an outline of your story:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VIII
- •Italian painting 1200—1600
- •Text IX The Santa Croce Frescoes
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Form adverbs from the following adjectives by means of the suffix -ly and translate both adjectives and adverbs into Russian:
- •2. Link adjectives with suitable nouns:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •4. Translate from Russian into English using expressions from the text:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text X Paris Commentary
- •Notes to the text
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give nouns of the same root:
- •2. Translate the following adjectives and use them as attributes to some noun:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into English, using the expressions from the text:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •2 Unit 2 Design and Fashion Text I Britain and Fashion
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents for the following words and end expressions:
- •2. Give words of the same root and translate them into Russian :
- •3. Translate into English:
- •4. Find English equivalents for the Russian expressions in brackets :
- •5. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text II The Unforgivable disadvantage of being English in England
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give synonyms or synonymous expressions for the following words:
- •2. Give words of the same root:
- •3. Insert suitable prepositions and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •4. Put questions to the text using the following verbs:
- •5. Make up sentences with the following words and expressions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text III Fashion in the art schools (part 1)
- •(Part 2)
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Form nouns from the following verbs:
- •2. Translate the following words into English:
- •3. Answer the following questions:
- •4 Translate the following sentences into English using the vocabulary of the text:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text IV British fashion today
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •Read the following word combinations and translate them into Russian:
- •Complete the following sentences:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Write a summary of the following text in English:
- •5. Summarize your knowledge of the question under consideration. Speak on the different aspects of British fashion today. You may use the following plan:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text V British and English Traditions in Fashion
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Use an expression or word from the text instead of the Russian one in brackets:
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •3. Compose sentences using the following words and expressions:
- •4. Translate the following text into the English:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VI Different styles in fashion
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •Read correctly the names of the fashion designers:
- •Give the phonetical transcription of the following words and learn their pronunciation:
- •Translate the following words and expressions into English using the text:
- •Give the words of the same root and translate them into Russian:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VII Romantic style
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give English equivalents for the following words and expressions:
- •2. Insert suitable prepositions and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •3. Give English equivalents for the Russian expressions in brackets:
- •4. Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text VIII Bohemian style
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •Look the phonetical transcription of the following words and learn to pronounce them properly:
- •2. Read and translate the names of the countries:
- •3. Give English equivalents for the Russian expressions given in brackets and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from the following list:
- •Link adjectives with suitable nouns:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text IX Fashion and bohemian designers
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Form adverbs from the following adjectives by means of the suffix –ly and translate both adjectives and adverbs into Russian:
- •2. Link adjectives with suitable nouns:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •4. Translate from Russian into English using expressions from the text:
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •Text X Bohemian suits
- •Expressions to be memorized
- •Exercises
- •1. Give nouns of the same root:
- •2. Translate the following adjectives and use them as attributes to some nouns:
- •3. Substitute an English word or expression from the text for the Russian one in brackets:
- •4. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
- •5. Think of the questions you can put to the text.
- •6. Retell the text “Bohemian suits” using the plan below: Plan
- •Vocabulary to be memorized
- •3 Unit 3 Supplementary Material
- •Texts about Design
- •Text b Good Design
- •Text c Futurism
- •Text d Form and decor
- •Text e Hieroglyphic writing
- •Text g Plastics
- •Text h Automobile Design
- •4 Unit 4 Supplementary Material
- •Texts about Fashion
- •Тext a
- •Text b Hats in the 1940s
- •Text c Hats in the 1950s.
- •Text d Hats in the 1980s
- •Text e Handbags
- •Text f Handbags and shoes
- •Text g Shoes
- •Text h Boots
- •Список использованных источников
Notes to the text
1 peculiar to itself — обладающая своими собственными характерными чертами.
2 the Chapter of the Order of the Golden Fleece — Конгрегация членов Ордена Золотого-Руна.
Expressions to be memorized
newly united – недавно объединившееся
to be engaged (in) — быть занятым чем-либо, зд. постоянно вести борьбу
once famous — некогда знаменитый
the leading sculptor — главный, ведущий, самый выдающийся скульптор
to be of great merit — обладать большими достоинствами
to come of a race — происходить из рода
a painter of fame and distinction — выдающийся и знаменитый художник
renowned for something— известный чем-либо
to draw from memory —рисовать по памяти
to go for a good master — искать хорошего учителя
under him — под его руководством
to make rapid progress — быстро делать успехи
facility of execution — легкость исполнения
when quite young — еще совсем молодым человеком
to start on a round of travels — отправиться путешествовать
to be back at some place — возвратиться куда-нибудь
to be of historical interest — представлять исторический интерес
as it turned out — как оказалось
they were destined to play roles — им было суждено сыграть роль
for the occasion — для данного случая
to bear the features (of) — иметь сходство с кем-либо
Exercises
1. Give English equivalents for the following words and expression:
украшать стены собора, присутствовать на церемонии, находиться по чьим-либо покровительством, пышная процессия, забвение, памятник, погибать, к несчастью, постепенно, приобретать мастерство, легкость исполнения;
2. Insert suitable prepositions and translate the sentences into Russian:
1. Lucas D'Heere was employed by Catherine de Medici—designs for tapestries.
2. As a boy, Lucas D'Heere could draw — memory.
3. In Antwerp Lucas D'Heere studied - Frans Floris.
4. Anna Smyters was renowned — her skill in miniature painting.
5. This is a work — great merit. 6. Lucas' parents came — a race of artists.
7. They have been artists — generations.
8. He developed a manner of painting peculiar — itself.
9 Frans Floris was an artist fame and distinction.
10. Some years later Lucas D'Heere started —a round of travels.
11. Lucas D'Heere almost surpassed his teacher — facility of execution.
3. Give English equivalents for the Russian expressions in brackets:
1. (Некогда прекрасное здание) is now lying in ruins.
2. When I entered the room I saw that she (была занята) in a conversation with our teacher
3. (Как оказалось) the manuscript had perished in the fire.
4. Owing to his industry the young painter (быстро делал успехи).
5. (Им было суждено) to play an important role in that tragic event.
6. This is (недавно выстроенный дом).
7. The portrait (имеет черты) of the artist himself.
8. Lucas D'Heere (происходил из рода) where there had been artists for generations.
9. In Snt.Peterburg there are many buildings (которые представляют исторический интерес).