高三英語培優(yōu)外刊閱讀學(xué)案：藝術(shù)話題

1、高三英語培優(yōu)外刊閱讀班級：_學(xué)號：_姓名：_外刊精選愛自拍的梵高：一幅“隱藏款”自畫像現(xiàn)世上周，蘇格蘭國家美術(shù)館專家發(fā)現(xiàn)了一幅新的梵高自畫像。他們在用X光掃描梵高畫作農(nóng)婦頭像時(shí)，意外發(fā)現(xiàn)了這幅藏了100多年的自畫像。這幅畫為什么會藏在另一幅作品之后？它的發(fā)現(xiàn)對于藝術(shù)研究有何意義？Vincent Van Gogh: Hidden Self-portrait Discovered by X-rayA previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered hidden on the back of anoth

2、er painting.Experts at the National Galleries of Scotland made the find when the canvas was X-rayed before an exhibition. The hidden self-portrait was covered by layers of glue and cardboard on the back of an earlier work called Head of a Peasant Woman.The gallerys senior conservator Lesley Stevenso

3、n said she felt shock to find the artist looking out at us. She said: When we saw the X-ray for the first time, of course we were hugely excited. This is a significant discovery because it adds to what we already know about Van Goghs life.The Dutch artist often re-used canvases to save money, turnin

4、g them over and then working on the other side. His work did not sell during his lifetime and his fame came only after his death in 1890, at the age of 37. Van Gogh became one of the most famous and influential figures in Western art history.Experts at the gallery said it may be possible to uncover

5、the hidden self-portrait, but that the process of removing the glue and cardboard will require delicate conservation work. However, visitors to an exhibition in Edinburgh will be able to see the X-ray image for the first time through a specially-crafted lightbox.【詞匯過關(guān)】請寫出下面文單詞在文章中的中文意思。1.hugely hjud

6、li adv._2.re-use_3.uncover nkv _【詞塊學(xué)習(xí)】請從文章中找到下面中文相對應(yīng)的文詞塊。1.發(fā)現(xiàn)_2.感到震驚_3.重大發(fā)現(xiàn)_4.增加我們已經(jīng)知道的東西_5.有影響力的人物_6.需要_7.精心制作的燈箱_拓展練習(xí)閱讀理解Most Famous Paintings in the WorldAmong the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number go beyond time an

7、d make history. Below are some examples.The Persistence of Memory Salvador Dali. Painted in 1931, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most splendid pieces in art history. This work is known to make people reflect on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that

8、 Albert Einsteins famous Theory of Relativity gave Dali the idea for this wonderful painting.Girl with a Pearl Earring Johannes Vermeer. Considered by many to be “the Dutch Mona Lisa”, this beautiful painting features an unnamed young woman looking over her shoulder to stare directly at the viewer.

9、It was completed in 1665 and is exhibited in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands.Guernica Pablo Picasso. The famous painting by Picasso was completed in 1937. It was painted in Paris following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is on permanent display in the

10、 Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain.Starry Night Vincent van Gogh. Painted in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most famous paintings in modern culture, which is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is based on van Goghs direct observations as well as his imagina

11、tion, memories, and emotions and was the inspiration for the song Vincent (also known as Starry, Starry Night).9.What do we know about The Persistence of Memory?A.It was finished in the late 1930s.B.It centers on the painters lifestyle.C.It is the most brilliant in art history.D.It may be inspired b

12、y a well-known theory.10.Which painting is based on a true story?A.Guernica.B.Starry Night.C.Girl with a Pearl Earring.D.The Persistence of Memory.11.What do the four paintings have in common?A.They share the similar theme.B.They enjoy a good reputation.C.They are on permanent display.D.They are cre

13、ated from the painters personal experience.外刊精選答案【詞匯過關(guān)】請寫出下面文單詞在文章中的中文意思。1.hugely hjudli adv. 極其;非常;深深地2.re-use再使用;重復(fù)使用3.uncover nkv 揭開;發(fā)現(xiàn);揭露【詞塊學(xué)習(xí)】請從文章中找到下面中文相對應(yīng)的文詞塊。1.make the find發(fā)現(xiàn)2.feel shock感到震驚3.significant discovery重大發(fā)現(xiàn)4.add to what we already know about something增加我們已經(jīng)知道的東西5.influential figure有影響力的人物6.will require需要7.a specially-crafted lightbox精心制作的燈箱【全文翻譯】一幅隱藏的文森特梵高自畫像，在X光掃描中現(xiàn)身一幅文森特梵高自畫像“現(xiàn)身”了：這幅畫藏在另一幅畫作的背面，此前并不為人所知。在展出前，蘇格蘭國家美術(shù)館的專家對一幅畫作進(jìn)行了X光掃描，發(fā)現(xiàn)了這幅自畫像。它藏在一幅更早創(chuàng)作的、名為農(nóng)婦頭像的畫作背面，上面覆蓋著一層層膠水和紙板。美術(shù)館的高級管理員萊斯利史蒂文森表示，當(dāng)發(fā)現(xiàn)這位藝術(shù)家“正在看著我們”時(shí)，她感到“無比震驚”。她說：“在第一次通過X光看到這幅自畫像時(shí)，我們簡直太激動了。這是一個(gè)重大的發(fā)現(xiàn)，會讓我們更加了解