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课件网) Developing ideas — reading Unit 4 Meeting the muse Watch the video and answer the questions. 1. How many artworks did you see 2. Do you think technology can be considered a form of art From paintbrush to lens Check the answers 1. How many artworks did you see 2. Do you think technology can be considered a form of art I think technology can be considered as a form of art. For example, cameras are more accurate and faster, they are the invention of human beings as well as the fruit of our inspiration. However, when people paint with their hands, they are perhaps getting more satisfaction from their hard work. Therefore, when traditional ways of painting or modern photography co-exist with technology, the combination is one that promises great possibilities, as well as surprises. One possible answer for your inspiration! Read and Think 1. What is the main idea of each paragraph 2. Organise the passage into three parts and tell what each part mainly says. What comes to your mind when you think of art Para. 1 1. What is the main idea of each paragraph Are the artworks by Janet Echelman really art Para. 2 Art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things. Para. 3 Check the answers Today art and technology have been combined together. Para. 4 The art-tech combination is changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Para. 5 Questions over artworks’ overall quality have been raised. Para. 6 Developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. We can expect the unexpected with many artists exploring new possibilities. Para. 7 Para. 8 Part 1: Para.___ 1-3 2. Organise the passage into three parts and tell what each part mainly says. Art and technology have always been seen as two separate things for long. Part 2: Para.___ Technological advances have brought about positive effects on art. 4-5 Part 3: Para.___ 6-8 Using technology in art creation brings about problems and controversies. Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram.(P46) Positive effects Today, technological advances 1_____ _____ _____ Argument 1: Art is more accessible to us than ever before. Example(s): 2_____ _____ _____ _____ Millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival. have led to a combination of art and technology Check the answers Argument 2: We can take part in 3_____ Example(s): 4_____ its creation Digital paintings and videos. Positive effects Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology Check the answers Argument 3: It has raised questions over 5_____ Example(s): 6_____ _____ _____ its overall quality A video of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion. Today, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology Possible problems Check the answers Possible problems Argument 4: Such developments are 7_____ _____ Example(s): 8_ ... ...
