Unit 1 Reading and thinking 学案--人教版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第三册.docx

选择性必修三 Unit 1 Think and Discuss I. Do you like Chinese paintings or Western paintings? Why? II. Say something about the Renaissance to your partner. You can refer to the following information. The Renaissance is considered the bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history. It started as a cultural movement in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe. Its influence was felt in literature, philosophy, art, music, politics, science, religion, and other fields. Renaissance scholars chose to use humanist methods in their studies, and searched for realism and human emotion in art. The word “renaissance” means “rebirth” in French. III. Get to know something about Impressionism by reading the following material. Impressionism was an art movement in France at the end of the 19th century. The Impressionists were a group of artists known for their creative painting skills and methods and their use of colour in art. They tried to catch the atmosphere of a particular time of day or the effects of different weather conditions. Usually they had to work quickly in order to catch the light effects. Comprehension Check I. Match a-i with the right artists. a. He took the use of oil paints to new heights and gained a reputation as a master of shadow and light. b. He made an important breakthrough: the use of perspective. c. His works conveyed the light and movement in a scene — the subjective impression. d. He analysed the shapes which existed in the natural world with Cubism. e. Though his works still had religious themes, they showed real people in a real environment. f. His paintings focused on people and were full of light, shadow, colour, and life. g. Based on Giotto and Masaccio’s innovations, they produced some of the greatest art that Europe had ever seen. h. He tried to show both the outer image of subjects and their inner warmth and humanity. i. His paintings are set apart from other paintings by their realistic human faces and deep emotional impact. 1. Giotto di Bondone (