Unit 4 Amazing Art Using language Listening and speaking 课件-2023-2024学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

Using language(2)—Listening and speaking By the end of this period, you will be able to: broaden students’ horizons of different art forms and evaluate them critically; talk about works of art and artists in English and express personal opinions. Did you know? Since it began in the late 20th century, the Contemporary Art Movement has raised questions and doubts, with people asking, “Is it really art?” This was the case in 1999 with British artist Tracey Emin’s work, My bed—which was, quite literally, her unmade bed. Then, in 2015, cleaners in an Italian gallery threw away an art piece after mistaking the pile of empty bottles, cigarette ends and pieces of coloured paper for rubbish! While some say contemporary art lacks skill, meaning and artistic value, others argue that its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects. How much do you know about it? The Contemporary Art Movement Time Doubts Example 1 Example 2 Views against it Views for it in the late 20th century Is it really art? My Bed—literally her unmade bed a pile of empty bottles, cigarette ends and pieces of coloured paper Contemporary art lacks skills, meaning and artistic value. Its worth lies in its ability to stimulate new discussions and understanding of everyday objects. 1. Everyone can create art, whatever their background. 2. We can use art to learn about the world. 3. Art means different things to different people. 4. Everyone should try to include art in their lives. Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea. 7 √ 5 Jill’s opinions Andrew’s opinions Empty It was boring and there was 1.________. It had 2. ___________ for me. It was really clever and the viewer can 3._________________________ Living room It was rather lazy because the artist didn’t 4.__________. Everyday objects can also be art. I could 5.___________ when looking at the details. Future It was just 6.__anyone can make, and my cat would love to