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Or behave in the following way. Give examples.1 pore over something with delight 2 breathe something in 3 miss something 4 gasp 5 have a shock 6 find something impossible to put into words 7 catch one's breath 8 feel amazed 9 feel a lump in one's throat 0 Work in pairs . a) Imagine that you're Ginny and speak about your interest in art and the first impression of your mother's picture. b) Speak about a strong impression a particular picture once made on you.. Describe the picture. c) Speak about the pictures and artists mentioned in the text. Use encyclopedias and/or Internet links.
(8) Read the text, then describe the picture. PORTRAIT OF DUCHESS DE BEAUFORT
and black eyes, a straight nose and well-shaped delicate hands. You can see that she is an aristocrat. Her rather pale complexion is contrasted by the dark colour of the background (the dark background was traditional in Gainsborough's time). The artist enlivens the face by a little colour on her cheeks. Her grayish hair is combed very high and fastened with a comb and a blue ribbon, as was the fashion in those days . The dress is very low cut, also according to the fashion of the day.
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The portrait is painted in cold colours (black, blue, grey and white) . At first sight you may think that it is a traditional ceremonial portrait, but if you look attentively, you will see that her parted lips, fleeting glance and graceful gesture of her hand help to create a true impression of the sitter's vitality and optimism. The woman in the picture is alive , and we have a feeling that she is looking at us.
9 Complete the sentences. Take turns in pairs. 1 My preference lies with the genre of portrait because ... 2 I personally like genre paintings. They are ... 3 I prefer landscape to other genres . You see ... 4 I care much for still lives ... 5 I prefer battle pieces ...
10' In groups, discuss the following questions. 1 Does art appeal to the heart and mind of man, to his feelings and ideals? Does art serve life? 2 What feelings does art arouse'? 3 What must young people do to understand and enjoy the arts? (To read books about the arts; to take an active part in amateur" art activities ; to study folk music; to listen to music; to learn songs , dances , handicrafts ; to visit art exhibitions , theaters , concerts , museums .) 4 Truthful art is always connected with life. What role does art play in your life? What kind of art appeals to you? 5 Are you a frequent theatregoer? What is your favourite theater (actor, actress)? Why? Do you prefer a comedy, a tragedy, a musical, or a drama? 6 Why do many people prefer cinema to theatre? And what about you? Give your reasons. 7 What role does music play in your life? 8 What kind of music do you like to listen to? 9 Who is your favourite composer (singer, musician, pop group , musical instrument)? 10 Do you take up3 music lessons? Where do you study music? 11 Do you often go to music concerts? 12 Are you interested in painting? 13 How often do you visit picture galleries or fine arts museums? 14 Who is your favourite painter? What is your favourite painting?
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f:F\ VDCABULARY P0 I NT Ais a way of representing things, expressing ideas, using pictures, sculpture, films, plays and other objects that people can look at. This is a book about Italian artin the 17th century. What kind of artdo you like? r o art-something produced by an artist, especially something that is of very high quality: Several priceless works of artwere stolen from the museum.
'1) a) Read and guess the meanings of the words in bold. 1 entertain,v a) to invite people to your home for a The play failed to party
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3 entertainment,n This law is applied to theatres, cinemas and other places of entertainment. It's not a serious film, but it's good entertainment. b) to do something that amuses or interests people c) to take people to a restaurant for a meal
a) someone who does tricks b) someone who sings c) a person who entertains professionally, e.g. by singing or telling jokes
a) such things as films, television, performances, etc. that amuse or interest people b) a performance or show c) an act of entertaining
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Gainsborough's Porlrait of Duchess de Beauforl is an outstanding work of art. The artist depicts a graceful and attractive young woman. She has a pleasant oval face , straight eyebrows
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