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课件网) Reading club READING CLUB 1 EAST MEETS WEST To read and talk about an Eastern artist and a Western artist To read for information and understanding To read for critical thinking Look at the title “East Meets West” and predict what you will read. 1. How did Zhang Daqian learn to paint Who taught him What influenced him What was his painting style 1) He was first taught by his mother and siblings. Then he travelled extensively, honing his craft. 2) Japanese colouring techniques and Buddhist mural paintings have a great influence on him. 3) His painting styles ranged from detailed portraits to expressive landscapes. GENERAL UNDERSTANDING Read the text. Answer the questions. Let’s enjoy some of Zhang Daqian 's works. 2. How did Picasso learn to paint Who taught him What influenced him What was his painting style 1) He was encouraged and taught by his father who was a painter. 2) He was influenced by the works of the old Spanish masters. 3) He pioneered Cubism and moved between many diverse styles, such as Symbolism and Surrealism. 哭泣的女人 镜前少女 格尔尼卡 3. What was their personal and professional relationship They became good friends in private. They admired and appreciated each other professionally. 4. What do they have in common The two artists had more in common than mutual admiration. Both were incredibly diverse in their styles, much admired, influential and very prolific What is your understanding of the title “East Meets West” Discuss in pairs. It might mean that art has no border. The fact that the two famous artists became friends and learnt from each other shows that cross cultural communication will benefit both. CRITICAL THINKING READING CLUB 2 GRAFFITI: FROM VANDALISM TO STREET ART To learn about graffiti and its development. To think about the effect of graffiti on society. What is graffiti Where do we see graffiti Who paints the graffiti graffiti—writings or drawings that are sprayed (喷) on a wall or other surface in a public place Read the text and answer the questions. 1 What is a graffiti “tag” and what is its purpose A graffiti tag is a signature unique to an artist or group. It is used to identify the author of a graffiti. 2 According to the text, how did most people in New York view graffiti until the 1970s Why Most New Yorkers hated grattifi and considered it disgusting. Because they saw the messey names and slogans as ugly and rough, the work of vandals seeking to express express themselves or even to make a political point. 3 In the 1980s, What particular development does the text suggest helped further spread graffiti culture The popularity of hip-hop music in the 1980s helped further spread graffiti culture. CRITICAL THINKING Work in groups. Discuss the questions. 1 Do you believe that graffiti has a positive or negative effect on society Why 2 Are there any other forms of expression among young people that you think will become more popular and ... ...
