Angielski B2 (UPPER-INTERMEDIATE) UNIT 1. ALL THINGS ENTERTAINMENT 3. Modern Art: Masterpiece or Madness?

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3. Modern Art: Masterpiece or Madness?

3 kwietnia 2026

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Answer the questions (it’s better if you do it aloud).

Do you prefer modern or conventional art?

Have you ever seen modern art paintings in person or online? Do you remember what you thought about them?

Do you know how much some modern art pieces cost? Do you think they’re overpriced?

Watch the video called Why Modern Art Is So Expensive.

Watch the video again and make notes of the reasons provided for modern art being so expensive.

^{Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YooFwA7xj18}

You can also note down any new interesting expressions you hear.

Answer the questions.

Have you learned anything new from the video?
Did you like any art pieces showed in the video, and why/why not?
Did you change your perspective in any way after watching the video?

Look at the painting by Gustav Klimt and answer the questions.

Who do you think the people in the painting are?
What might be happening?
Does the painting evoke any thoughts or emotions in you? If yes, what kind of thoughts/emotions?

Read the definitions and decide which adjectives might describe the painting above.

A vibrant painting is full of energy and life and characterized by bright and bold colors.
If a painting is abstract, it’s not depicting objects realistically but instead using shapes, colors, and forms to achieve its effect.
Realistic paintings depict subjects as they appear in real life with precise and detailed accuracy.
A painting bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind is evocative.
Surreal paintings have an unusual, dreamlike quality; often characterized by strange and unexpected
An expressive painting effectively conveys emotions or feelings through artistic elements.elements.
If there is only one color or variations of a single color, a painting is monochromatic.
Intricate paintings are very detailed and complex, with many fine elements.
Bold paintings are strong and vivid, often using bright colors and clear lines.
If a painting is playful and imaginative, with a sense of fun or fantasy, we can call it whimsical.
Haunting paintings have a powerful and lingering emotional effect, often evoking a sense of mystery or melancholy.
A dynamic painting is full of energy, movement, or activity; often creating a sense of motion or change.

Type in the six adjectives.

Learn the adjectives describing paintings and practice the pronunciation using VOCABULARY BANK.

Say the adjectives from VOCABULARY BANK.

Fill in the blanks with the adjectives.

Read the extracts from the Lucre guide and complete each sentence with one of the adjectives.

Look at the famous modern paintings and describe each of them using the adjectives you learned.

Practicing speaking is crucial if you want to reach maximum effectiveness of this course. To practice speaking, answer the questions aloud. You can also record yourself and listen for mistakes you might have made/analyze if you could have answered in a better way.

Have you ever been to London National Gallery? Did you know that you can take an online tour?

Visit this page:

https://nationalgallery.moyosaspaces.com and choose a few paintings that appeal to you the most. Describe the paintings using adjectives from the lesson (best if you do it aloud). Then click on each painting and read the information about it.