2013-2014学年高二英语课件： Unit 1 Art-Reading (新人教版选修6).pptVIP

Water Lilies by Monet Impressionism These landscapes of water and reflections have became my obsession. They are far beyond my old man powers and despite everything I want to succeed in conveying what I feel. I destroy some... I start over again... And I?hope something will finally come from so many efforts. Claude Monet Water Lilies by Monet Head, 1934, by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), oil on canvas He explored many different themes, often simultaneously, in different styles and media. He invented new ways of representing modern visual experiences while drawing on the history of art for inspiration. Modern art Some Chinese paintings 　陈逸飞的《上海滩》 陈逸飞的《多梦时节》 Horse by Xu Beihong What are the differences between the devel-opment of Western art and Chinese art? The style of Western art has changed many times since the 4th Century AD. Chinese art, on the other hand, has changed less often, and most traditional styles still remain. Art is influenced by the way of life and beliefs of the people. Unlike Europe, China has been united by language, writing, religion (especially Taoism and Buddhism) dynastic rule and the philosophy of Confucianism for a very long time. Also , the past is more valued in China than it is in the West. Questions Discussion 1.Predict what styles of painting there will be in the future. 2.What will you paint in the future if you are a painter? 1.??Review and retell the text, pay attention to some key words, useful expressions and difficult sentences. 2. Choose one of the above paintings and write a short description of it, including its style, its painter and your understanding. Homework See you next time! Reading Unit1 Art Brainstorming What can you think of when looking at the word “art”? art painters paintings art galleries artists art museums Mona Lisa The Renaissance art works Pre-reading 1.Have you visited art galleries? 2.What are the names of some famous Western or Chinese artists? 3.The following paintings are all very