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课件网) Unit4 Amazing art--Developing ideas Step1: Lead-in & Warm-up How to write about a piece of art What is one word that comes to you when you see this picture Just one word. It could be a color, a feeling, an object, anything. Step1: Lead-in & Warm-up Yellow , Happy, Sunshine, Flowers, Summer ... Step1: Lead-in & Warm-up We will learn how to write a short, three-paragraph article about an artwork. And we will use this beautiful painting, Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers, as our example. Step2:Pre-Writing Let's open our books to page 47. We will use Activities 5 and 6 as our guide. Look for two types of information: Facts and Feelings or Stories. Step2:Pre-Writing Sunflowers Arles, January 1889, Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)oil on canvas, 95 cm x 73 cm Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings are among his most famous, and this one was completed in Arles in 1889. It shows sunflowers in a vase, mostly in three shades of yellow. The colours of the flowers range from bright yellows to brownish yellows, showing that the flowers are at different stages of life. The sunflower paintings held special meaning for Van Gogh. When his friend Paul Gauguin, who was also a famous painter, came to live with him for a while, he hung the first two in his guest’s room to welcome him. Step2:Pre-Writing The first part is the INTRODUCTION. Think of the introduction like introducing a new friend. You say: This is my friend, Li Ming. He is from Beijing. He is a student. Step2:Pre-Writing Look at the gaps in the Introduction box. oil painting Vincent van Gogh most famous works in Arles in 1889 Step2:Pre-Writing The second part is the MAIN BODY. sunflowers in a vase three shades of yellow bright yellows to brownish yellows Step2:Pre-Writing The text says the flowers are at different stages of life. We can say: Some flowers are fresh and full, while others are wilting and dry. Van Gogh's style is very unique. His brushstrokes are very thick and visible. This is called impasto. We can say: He used thick, energetic brushstrokes that give the painting a lot of texture. . Instead of just yellow, we can say vibrant yellow, brilliant yellow, golden yellow, lemon-yellow. Step2:Pre-Writing The third part is the CONCLUSION. Step2:Pre-Writing The book asks you: What do you think of this one Simple sentence starters: To state a feeling: This painting makes me feel... (happy, calm, peaceful, energetic). To give an opinion: In my opinion,... or I think that... To connect to a story: I find it interesting that... Step2:Pre-Writing Look at the story in Activity 5. In my opinion, this painting is very special. Knowing that Van Gogh painted it for his friend makes it feel warm and friendly. It makes me feel happy. Van Gogh painted this to welcome his friend, Paul Gauguin. That's not just a fact; it's a story that gives the painting meaning. Step2:Pre-Writing Our three-part structure is our foundation: Main Body: The description. Conclusion: ... ...
