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Reading
1. How much do you
know about paintings
and artists?
2. Do you like visiting
art galleries?
Artworks of Qi Baishi
What is art?
Art is the process or product of
deliberately arranging elements
in a way that appeals to the
senses or emotions.
art
painting
sculpture
architecture
photography
pottery
jewelry
…
music
dance
literature
opera
calligraphy
embroider
clothing
seal cutting
pottery
sculpture seal cutting
opera painting
Pre-reading
What kind of pictures would you like
to enjoy?
If you have three of the paintings on
the walls of your classroom, what kind
of pictures would you choose? Why?
oil painting
water color
landscape
cartoon
figure drawing
sketch
If you were an artist, what kind of
pictures would you paint?
These words may help you in your
discussion.
realistic abstract nature
detailed traditional line
rich religious unfinished
modern colour shape
a. realistic
b. abstract
c. existence
d. detailed
e. religious
f. traditional
1. accurate, minute
2. state or fact of existing
3. being in thought but
having a physical or
practical existence
4. lifelike, true to life
5. classical, of old beliefs
6. sincere to believe in a
god or gods
traditional religious abstract
realistic impressionistic romanticism
Have you ever heard of Van
Gogh?
What is his most famous
painting?
Can you name some of his
other famous paintings?
What do you think of Van
Gogh as an artist?
Artworks of Van Gogh
Which of Van Gogh’s paintings do
you like best?
Skimming
1. Van Gogh is probably the world's
___________________.
2. Where was Van Gogh from and when was he
born? _______________________.
3. Where did he receive his money from?
_______________.
4. It could be said that he was____.
A. not a good painter
B. mad
C. successful in his own lifetime
Skim the review and then do the exercises below.
most famous painter
In the Netherlands in 1853
His brother Theo
B
Scanning
Scan the passage and choose which of the
following aspects are mentioned.
1.reputation _____
2. personalities_____
3. appearance _____
3. marriage _____
4. jobs _____
5. paintings _____
6. death _____
7. friends _____
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Para.2-3
Para. 6
Para. 4
Para. 7
Para. 5
( ) 1.Van Gogh was not easy to get along
with.
( ) 2. He cut off his ear because he was
sad.
( ) 3. He spent a year in a mental
hospital.
( ) 4. He was completely mad when he
was in hospital.
Decide the sentences True (T) or False (F).
B
1.The writer suggests that Van Gogh’s
2. reputation _____.
A. was high when he died
B. kept on growing after his death
C. quickly developed throughout Europe
D. stopped growing until the 1980s
Read to choose the best answers.
A
2. Paragraph 3 implies that in 1890 many
people ______.
A. did not agree with Theo's views about
his brother
B. thought Van Gogh had already produced
his best paintings
C. thought Van Gogh had great ability as a
painter
D. were sad when Van Gogh died suddenly
B
D
3. In the writer’s opinion, Vincent Van
Gogh
_____.
A. ought to be more famous
B. is a really great painter
C. should not be admired
D. does not deserve his fame
4. According to the writer, when Van Gogh
was alive, many people _____.
A. agreed with Theo’s view on Van Gogh
B. offered him with financial support
C. felt he had great ability as a painter
D. were sad when he died suddenly
D
A
5. We know that Van Gogh was probably a
little mad because ____.
A. many people often quarrelled with him
B. his letters showed he was mad
C. he was often angry
D. he spent some time in a mental hospital
6. The writer says that Van Gogh was sane for
most of his life. We know this from _____.
A. his letters to his brother
B. a Japanese businessman
C. his religious employers
D. his father
1.While Van Gogh was alive, how much
money did he make from his paintings?
2. How did Van Gogh die?
3. What does Van Gogh’s painting style show
us about him?
He made only US $80.
He took his own life.
Van Gogh's painting style shows us the strong
feelings inside him.
Answer the questions.
4. Who was the only person who believed in
Van Gogh’s ability?
5. How long may you have to wait in order
to see this particular exhibition?
His brother Theo was the only person who
believed in his ability.
Hours in the queue.
Information about Van Gogh
Early
jobs:
1.
2.
3.
Impo
rtant
time
1853:
1880-90:
1888:
1889-90:
1890:
He was born in the Netherlands.
Van Gogh produced his best paintings.
He cut off part of his own ear.
He spent a year in a mental hospital.
He took his own life.
In an art dealer's company.
A language teacher.
A missionary.
Fill in the blanks according to the review.
Features:
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realistic
rough
thick
emotional
Read the review to find out the features of
the paintings.
Van Gogh’s
Works
A review usually contains two parts.
a review
facts
opinions
Decide whether the following statements are
facts or are opinions, and give reasons.
1.Vincent Van Gogh is probably the world’s
most famous painter.
1) Opinion.
2) Reason: It uses the word ‘probably’.
2. Certainly, he was not a success in his lifetime.
1) Fact.
2) The context is regarding fame and fortune.
He only sold one painting and he received no
recognition as an artist.
3. One hundred years later, in 1990, a Japanese
businessman paid US $82 million for one of
his works---a world record.
1) Fact.
2) This gives dates and amounts.
4. For ten years, from 1880 to 1890, Van Gogh
produced his best paintings, until, sadly, he
took his own life.
1) Fact.
2) This gives dates and amounts.
5. He had difficulty getting along with people,
often arguing with them.
1) Fact.
2) He could not keep a job or friends.
6. Does he deserve the fame he now possesses?
Certainly.
1) Opinion.
2) This gives the author's judgment on
Van Gogh's life.
Supposing you are a volunteer in the Vincent
Van Gogh Exhibition, give visitors a simple
introduction to him and his paintings.
Dear friends, welcome to the Vincent Van
Gogh Exhibition. Now I will tell you something
about him and his paintings. He …
Role-play
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