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课件网) ART & TECHNOLOGY Unit 4 Meeting the muse developing ideas The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gagh Which way of creating art do you prefer, traditional or technological Why Created with chatGPT Are they really art Read the passage quickly and choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage. A. To argue that technology-based art forms are superior to traditional ones. B. To explore the relationship between art and technology and how it is changing the art world. C. To provide a comprehensive history of art and technology from ancient times to the present day. First Reading Read para 1-2 and answer the following questions. 1. Who is Janet Echelman and what is unique about her artworks 2. How do visitors interact with Janet Echelman's artwork in Vancouver 3. Many rhetorical questions (问句) can be found in this part. What’s their function They can engage the readers, create a sense of curiosity and invite them to consider what art really is. Second Reading Janet Echelman Think “art”. What comes to your mind Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum Or maybe, just maybe, it’s a dancing pattern of lights The artworks... Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting, but are they really art Para 1-2 The author wants us readers to think about what “real” art is. introducing the topic What’s the function of Para 1-2 Read para 3 and answer the following question. What does the sentence “Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled as ‘artists’ rather than ‘technicians’.” mean This means that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things. Para 1-2 The author wants us readers to think about what “real” art is. introducing the topic Para 3 Art and technology have historically been viewed as two separate things . Transitional paragraph Set the stage for (为...做铺垫) exploring the changing relationship between art and technology. Read para 4-7 and complete the mindmap. Today, technological advances ——— Positive effects Possible problems Argument 1: Art is more _____to us than ever before Example(s): _____ Argument 2: We can take part in _____ Example(s): _____ Argument 3: It has raised questions over _____ Example(s): _____ Argument 4: Such development are _____ _____ Example(s): _____ have led to a combination of art and technology accessible It is easier for us to reach and appreciate art. Millions peopel can experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival. its creation Digital paintings and videos its overall quality A video of someone slicing a tomato in slow motion making the line between art and technology less distinct. A new “Rembrandt painting” printed in 3D To make an argument convincing, example is a powerful and effective tool. Learning to learn Pay attention to clue words(线索词) when searching for specific information. paraphrase: As new technological too ... ...
