ARTS

Which do you associate with art; music, dance and theatre ;the arts in general?

Exhibition, opera house, masterpiece , portrait, abstract, sculpture, concert hall, ballet, shade, watercolours, sketch, canvas, art gallery, ballerina, tenor, drawing, frame, stage, applause ,oil painting, soprano, carving, landscape, creative , audience.

Discuss the following questions:

What makes a work of art famous and expensive?

Why do people collect works of art?

Why is an artist’s life often difficult?

How can we help young artists realize their potential?

Expressing likes:

I like… very much indeed.I’ve always loved…There’s nothing I like more than…I’m really fond of…… is terrific/great/superb/glamorous etc.It’s too lovely for words.It’s a must.It’s worth a visit.It’s ok if you’re into that sort of thing.I really recommend it.

Expressing dislikes:I’m afraid I don’t like…I’ve never liked…,I’m afraid.…is not my favourite…I really hate…I think … pretty awful/really unpleasant.I’m not really keen on…… is ghastly/rubbish.I can’t say …appeals to me very much.It’s not my cup of tea.If I were you I’d give it a miss.

Expressions about art:You call that art? It’s a masterpiece. What’s it supposed to be? It all looks the same to me. So what exactly is cubism then? It’s so detailed, I can’t believe it .I just love bright colours. I prefer abstract art. Dali and people like that. I like landscapes. It must be a fake. I like art, but I’m not really all that arty. I do a bit of pottery. It’s very original. I’m taking an art appreciation class. His work is being exhibited.

Discuss the following questions:

How important are arts in your community?How can people be encouraged to enjoy art?Should schools place more emphasis on teaching art?

look • seem • appear

How do you picture it?

Comment on the following statement:

All works of art should be returned to the government of the country they came from

Comment on the following statement:

It makes no difference if a work of art is a forgery-it’s still a work of art!

Comment on the following statement:

Art for art’s sake, with no purpose, since any purpose perverts art…

Comment on the following statement:

Art has no enemy except ignorance

Comment on the following statement:

The appreciation of pictures is a special faculty which only a few can possess