DEBATE CLUB #2: Art : Does it have to be beautiful?
We all like to see a beautiful picture, but why? Does art have any purpose at all or is it something we can do without in the modern world? What makes art beautiful - and should it always be? Come and share your opinions at tonight’s Debate Club!
VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME !
C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !
VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Ian Forrest
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Ian Forrest
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
What is your definition of art?
Does art have a purpose?
Has photography undermined the popularity of painting?
How often do you visit art galleries?
Do you have any prints of artworks on your walls at home?
Do you have a favorite artist or work of art?
Can you think of any art which is shocking or ugly?
Should paintings have a message?
Are famous paintings worth the amount people pay at auctions?
What is your opinion of modern art?
What makes a work of art beautiful?
Will AI ever be able to produce great art?
VOCABULARY
abstract
aesthetics
artist
auction
canvas
composition
easel
exhibition
expressionism
fine art
forgery
impressionism
landscape
oil painting
painter
palette
perspective
portrait
realism
sculptor
sketch
surrealism
visual arts
watercolour
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
great art
history of art
famous works of art
composing a painting
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
KEY PHRASES
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