6. Translate into English the sentences containing the patterns.

1. It seemed to me that Corot’s painting influenced his style.

2. I considered her paintings to be inconspicuous and vulgar.

3. Now, when I look back, my own ignorance strikes me.

4. Now, when I understand art better, its watercolors seem to me not masterpieces. 5. I want you to visit the exhibition of today’s young artists.

6. I don’t want you to become an artist. You do not have enough talent.

7. I wish I knew more about architecture.

8. Possibly, it was Sisley who was the main deologist and impressionist.

 

Write 10 sentences incorporating the following word combinations:

1. It was such a surprising adventure for him.

2. Car is my trreasured posession.

3. They were shown wealth y amateurs.

4. I have never seen colossal ignrance in this country!

5. This man is extra ordinarily crude.

6. What does spiritual meaning mean for you?

7. He knosw what clumsiness of the technique means.

8. Prodigious effort was one of her favourite methods.

9. He had a great love of nature and overwhelming compassion for any who suffered.

10. These three constellations, cyclically and eternally, leading the «Eternal Pilgrim» along the path of mental unfoldment produce in him the final stage of mental evolution upon the Path of Initiation.

 

14 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Visiting art galleries in Europe is an amazing adventure.

2. Any new art direction is a revolution in art.

3. The spiritual significance of Russian painting is difficult to overestimate.

4. Some art scholars consider Matisse the greatest painter of his time.

5. Gioconda’s smile evokes special awe.

6. Every talented artist is an eternal wanderer in search of beauty.

7. Wealthy lovers of life, in a nutshell, consider the purchase of a card as an investment.

8. The movers made a revolution in the arts.

9. Their approach to reflecting reality turned out to be completely new

10. For many, Malevich’s Black Square is literally the last word in art.

18. Word Partnership. A. Match the words on the left with the words on the right.

1. remained disappointed But despite years of seeking and effort, Hazrat remained disappointed.

2. momentous adventure It was momentous adventure in his life.

3. surprising ingorance . I was taken back by surprising ingorance.

4. move profoundly it is imprtant to move profoundly.

5. miss a chance The author shares his beliefs that it is preferable to lose than to miss a chance.

6. colossal compassion. No one could see colossal compassion.

7. overwhelming force In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist’s overwhelming force.

8. stupendous significance. Stupendous significance was seen on her face.

9. taken aback He was taken aback, as he did not expect his popularity to be that high.

 10. bitterly obscure. You should see bitterly obscure, he said.

8. Translate the sentences into English using the essential vocabulary.

1. The term «Impressionism», first appeared in 1874, originated from the name of Monet’s painting “Impression” 2. Reproductions of famous paintings, such as “Sunflowers” by Van Gogh and “ Kuvshinki” by «Monet are usually sold at the gallery. 3. Every watercolor amateur knows that the more he mixes paints, the more they lose their shine. 4. A landscape painter who wants to reproduce the shades in nature should learn something different only “local color”, but also the so-called “atmospheric color”. 5. To become a good painter and writer, an artist should be a good writer. 6. His watercolors were amateurish. 7. Warm colors are red, yellow and orange, cold colors are blue and green. 8. Goya found himself (his style) in portrait painting. 9. Turner considered watercolor to be an excellent medium for sketches (etudes) from nature. 10. Many people prefer this pictorial style in art.

10. Choose the right preposition from the box.

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1. What is the craft of painting?

2. Is it enough for a paint to be permanent?

3. What must be clean and clear?

4. Is easel painting also distinguished from works by commercial artists?

5. It denotes th e kind of painting, doesn’t it?

6. Has the easel painting been done in accordance with the rules for permanent painting?

7. Has the easel painting been done in accordance with the rules for permanent or temporary painting?

8. Have these requirements always been ineffect?

9. From waht works is easel painting also distinguished?

10. Must be painting clean or clear?

 

6. Translate into English the sentences containing the patterns.

1. The idea itself is not bad. 2. The artist did not paint anything but still lifes. 3. And the watercolor was almost finished. 4. The visitors looked at Rafael’s masterpiece without saying a word. 5. What should I have done, what should I think? 6. To understand painting, you need to read a lot and visit exhibitions.

12. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Abstract painting uses pure geometric forms. 2. The narrow limits of avant-gardism have become too narrow for this talented artist. 3. The figure in the foreground was brightly lit. 4. Why don’t you take up architecture? 5. Many of Picasso’s paintings are considered masterpieces of cubism as well. 6. Gradually, the artist’s idea began to take shape on the canvas. 7. Variety of colors is achieved by mixing primary colors. 8. When an artist is working on a painting, he should not be disturbed. 9. From realism to complete abstraction — this is the path of some modern painters. 10. The critical formula given in this article adequately expresses the content of the picture

15. Word Partnership.

A. Match the words on the left with the words on the right.

1. narrow limitations

2. pure form

3. subtle and elaborate

4. foreshortened figure

5. relentless light

6. sharply illuminated

7. cubist masterpiece

8. primary colours

9. third dimension

10. complete abstraction

7. Choose the right preposition from the box.

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10. Translate the sentences into English using the essential vocabulary.

1. Cubism is a movement in painting and sculpture that emerged in France in the early 20th century. 2. Rembrandt was a wonderful master of etching. 3. His paintings are distinguished by their skilful use of chiaroscuro and warm palette. 4. Visitors to the exhibition admired the paintings of this young artist as well. 5. «Sweatshirts» is one of the most famous masterpieces of Claude Monet. 6. The artist put the finishing touches on his painting. 7. Content and form should be harmoniously combined. 8. Picasso often expressed his ideas in abstract geometric forms. 9. Many avantgarde artists use pure primary colors in an attempt to achieve complete abstraction. 10. He did not understand art, but there was something in these watercolors that deeply touched him.

Вопросы

1. How often thousands of visitors stream past the glass pyramids designed by the Chinese-American architect?

2. What do they respectfully admire?

3. Those in charge of the museum are not members of a well-organized band? Aren’t they?

4. Must paintings be restored from time to time or always?

5. All over the world, museums are having their Old Masters reproduced digitally, aren’t they?

6. Is as a result of this new or old technology, the large form at printing business booming?

7. What is digital printing ideal for?

8. Are high quality prints of these paintings scanned or digitized?

9. Do copies correspond 100% to the originals?

10. What may even be replaced permanently by digital reproduction?