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Unit: Identity
Topic: The Art
Week 9 lesson 1 Lesson objectives: - revise and practice adjectives in the context of modern art; - practice reading and speaking skills by discussing questions. Group work: discuss the questions in small groups and share opinions with the class - 3 mins
How many types of art can you think of?
How often do you go to galleries/exhibitions? How to show identity in art? How can art serve as a bridge between different identities or cultures? In what ways can art be a tool for expressing and exploring identity? How do artists use their work to address issues related to identity, such as race, gender, or nationality? Works of art What that have do you been see? displayed in Trafalgar Square, London. Look at the words in the box and answer the questions.
unconventional 1 Which words do you know? Use
thought-provoking the dictionary to check the meaning of unknown words. bleak compelling 2 Which art forms do you think these words usually describe? charming well- 3 Which words can be used about received people? poignant overrated 4 Can you use any of the words to offbeat stylish describe the art in the previous striking subtle photos? Think of the films, books, music or works of art that you can describe with the adjectives above and share- 2 mins. E.g. I think the X-Men films are overrated. Article: Sixty minutes of fame: LIVING STATUES What do you think it is about? Read the article and find the words/expressions with the following meanings:
1. show (paragraph 1) 2. leading to (paragraph 1) 3. organise (paragraph 1) 4. worries or concerns (paragraph 2) 5. people who are watching (paragraph 2) 6. unsystematically (paragraph 3) 7. range (n) (paragraph 3) 8. went on longer than (paragraph 4) 9. calm (two words) (paragraph 6) 10. as if someone enjoys watching other people's private lives (paragraph 6) Answers: 1. show - depict 2. leading to - engendering 3. organise - orchestrate 4. worries or concerns - preoccupation 5. people who are watching - onlookers 6. unsystematically - at random 7. range (n) - spectrum 8. went on longer than - overran 9. calm (two words) - peaceful, serene 10.as if someone enjoys watching other people's private lives - voyeuristic Match paragraphs 1-6 with headings a)-f) a) The first and the last b) Charming or thought-provoking? What the ‘artists’ did c) Up on the plinth — the artists‘ viewpoint d) Antony Gormley's One and Other e) What to do with the fourth plinth f} The computer's choice: art for everyone by everyone
Answers: a) 4, b) 5, c) 6, d) 2, e) 1, f) 3 Discuss:
- What do you think of the project?
- What would you have done for your hour on the plinth? Read some comments on the ‘One and Other‘ project. Which ones do you agree with? Explain why. ➢ This is great. It's about time people realised that art is for everyone. ➢ These are normal people acting as if they were artists, but what they‘re
doing isn't art.
➢ I wish I was brave enough to do something like that in front of everyone. I admire them for their courage. ➢ Imagine you had sixty minutes to perform in public. I think it would be hard. ➢ I'd rather nobody noticed me in public. I'd hate to be up there. ➢ What if I had been on the plinth? I'd have done something about world peace. Pair work: answer the questions - 2 mins
1) Would you rather somebody took you to a film or to the
theatre? A rock concert or a ballet? Why? 2) Imagine you could own any painting or sculpture in the world. Which would you choose? Why? 3) Supposing you were asked to act in a soap opera. Under what conditions would you accept? 4) If someone from your hometown said,’It's time we did something cultural,’ what would you suggest? Pair work You are an art dealer. Read about your clients and look at the sculptures. In pairs decide which sculpture to recommend to each company. Explain your choice. Additional work Akim of your city has awarded you a grant to create a cultural space in your city. It can be a sculpture, a mural on the side of the building, or a piece of music to be played through speakers during the week. Choose and design something that you feel will reflect the culture of your city and decide where it will be installed. A step-by-step approach to tackling this task:
1. Research your city’s culture: identify key elements, gather Inspiration;
2. Choose your medium: a sculpture, a mural or music installation;
3. Design your project
4. Decide on a location: visibility, accessibility, relevance;
5. Plan the implementation: materials and budget, timeline, community
involvement;
6. Present your idea
7. Gather feedback Reflection: ● How does your personal identity influence the way you perceive and interpret art? ● What role do you believe art should play in discussions about identity in society?
