Module2TheRenaissanceIntroductionReadingandVocabulary1课件（外研版选修8）.ppt

Louvre museum From the earliest times，man has been interested in art.People have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures. Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，France.The works;of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. The Louvre has not always been a museum.The first building was a fort.In 1190，①it was the king‘s castle with high walls and a round tower.It had a moat to keep out his enemies.Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grew.②By 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fort.The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.; During times of peace，new treasures were brought in.During days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged.When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy.③Da Vinci‘s “Mona Lisa” is the best known painting in the museum today. In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is now.It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy. ;佳句仿写一二三 ①那是一个绿树环绕的美丽村庄。 It is a beautiful village with many green trees surrounding it. ②他再也忍不住自己的眼泪。 He could no longer hold back his tears. ③这部小说并不是他最著名的。 This novel is not his best known one. ; In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is now.It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy. 1793年，卢浮宫成为一个公共博物馆，就像现在一样。许多艺术珍品珍藏在此供人们欣赏。 ;Ⅰ.单词识记 1．________adj.worrying or upsetting 2．________adv.in the most important ways，without considering things that are less important 3．________n．an area that is dark and cool under or behind something 4．________adj.having enough ability，experience and knowledge to be able to do something well ;5．________v．to make somebody want to do