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课件网) Unit 1 Art Lesson 2 Reading and thinking (II) Revision In the last period, we have: discussed the main idea, structure and stylistic feature of the passage; reorganized and compared the text information; summarized the distinctive features of Western painting history and paintings in different periods. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: summarize the expressions indicating “change”; further analyze the text and understand the factors that influence the development of Western paintings; distinguish the works of art of different periods by describing their characteristics; talk about your favourite Western painting style, and share your understanding of the definition and value of art. Aims of this lesson Present and sort out the words and expressions that indicate “change”. Para. 6 v. & conj. Para. 8 phrase & adv. slow instead until turned to What factors have caused the changes Read the passage again and discuss: According to the passage, what are the factors that have influenced the changes in Western painting styles religion Para. 2 outstanding artists new ideas and values Para. 3 the artists’ attitude towards art and life new techniques outstanding artists Para. 4 new tools new techniques the uses of art Para. 5 Para. 6 inventions Para. 8 outstanding artists Para. 7 The factors that have influenced the changes include: religion the uses of art the artists’ attitude towards art and life new ideas and values new techniques new tools inventions outstanding artists Read the text again and underline your favourite sentences and explain why you like them. Read for language Share the sentences you’ve underlined and tell each other why you’ve chosen the sentences. Students’ sharing: 1. In particular, his paintings are set apart from other paintings by their realistic human faces and deep emotional impact. (Para. 2) in particular: 特别；尤其 set sb./sth. apart (from sb./sth.): 使与众不同；使突出； 使……优于 2. While painters as early as Da Vinci had used oil, this technique reached its height with Rembrandt (1606-1669), who gained a reputation as a master of shadow and light. (Para. 3) reach one’s height: 到达顶峰 gain a reputation as: 获得了……的名声 who引出非限制性定语从句，补充说明Rembrandt。 while表示“虽然，尽管”，引出让步状语从句。 3. He sought to show not just the outer image of his subjects, but their inner warmth and humanity as well. (Para. 7) seek to do: 试图做 not just ... but ... as well: 不仅……而且 =not only ... but also 4. What they attempted to do was no longer show reality, but instead to ask the question, “What is art ” (Para. 8) attempt to do: 尝试做 no longer ... but instead ...: 不再是……反而是…… what引导主语从句 Practice: Make new sentences with the key words or sentence patterns. 1. In particular, his paintings are set apart from other paintings by their realistic human faces and deep emotional impact. (Para. 2) 2. While painters as ... ...
