Warm-Up Video
Watch this talk about the surprising role of art and creativity in human life.
Reflection Questions
- What kind of art do you enjoy most — painting, photography, sculpture, music?
- Do you think everyone is creative? Or is creativity a special talent?
- Have you ever visited an art gallery or museum that moved you? What did you see?
- Should art be accessible to everyone, or is it OK if some art is only for specialists?
Exercise 1 · Reading Gap-Fill
Art takes many forms. A painter works on a to create pictures, while a sculptor creates a from stone or metal. Most artists want their work to be shown in a or an . art — which does not represent real objects — is often controversial: some love it, others find it meaningless.
Exercise 2 · Vocabulary
Exercise 3 · Common Expressions
a _____ of art (something perfect or beautiful)
paint a _____ (describe a situation clearly)
a stroke of _____ (a brilliant, inspired idea)
read between the _____ (find the hidden meaning)
a _____ slate (a fresh start with nothing from the past)
Exercise 4 · Grammar Focus
Complete each sentence with the correct modal verb for speculation: must, might, could, can't.
(Hint: "must" = almost certain; "can't" = almost certainly not; "might/could" = possible but uncertain)
This painting _____ be very old — look at the cracked paint and the style.
It _____ be an original — it's far too cheap for a famous painting.
The style _____ be influenced by Picasso — there are some similarities.
She _____ be a professional artist — her technique is incredibly skilled.