CULTURE AND THE ARTS
A) Forms of arts
B) Culture and art I like the most
C) Cultural experience
D) Book– man’s friend
E) Influence of culture on personality and its development
1. What types of art do you know?
2. What is your favourite cultural event?
3. What cultural opportunities are there in the place where you live?
Culture and art are parts of our everyday life. It is a way how we spend free time. In addition[1], it is a national heritage[2] of every country and there are many places in Slovakia that offer[3] cultural attractions to citizens[4] and tourists as well.
The richness of your cultural life depends on[5] what your interests and hobbies are and as well as where you live. If you live in large town, you have a good choice of cultural facilities[6]. There are several cinemas in our region you can go to although the price of the admission[7] is quite high nowadays. You can usually find also theatre in a large town. If you want to see performance[8] you have to buy tickets in advance[9]. When you go to the theatre you have to be dressed up[10] in your best clothes. People leave their clothes in a cloakroom[11] and during intermissions[12], between acts[13]; can get refreshment[14] in the theatre bar. When the performance is over, the audience applauds and the cast[15] may even get a standing ovation if the people think the performance was brilliant.
Those who like fine[16] art enjoy going to the galleries to see exhibitions[17] of classical or modern art (e.g. photographs, paintings, sculptures[18] and book illustrations). However, it seems that young people are not keen on[19] going to galleries nowadays.
Cultural events[20] that are most popular among young students are concerts, music festivals and meeting friends in local disco clubs and pubs. Cultural opportunities in the village are quite small. The only available[21] facility is usually only the local house of culture or community centre or a village club where discos or balls are held on special occasions. But whenever you live, culture and art is important part of our lives and it improves[22] our imagination, brings joy[23] to lives and makes them more interesting.
Answer these questions:
- Are you a cinemagoer or theatregoer?Explain your choice.
- Do you know any modern forms of art?
- What do you think of graffiti? Is it a form of art?
- Do you know any famous painter or sculptor?
- What dance groups in Slovakia specialize in national dance and music?
- What sort of dance do you prefer?
Describe these pictures:
[1]in addition - naviac
[2]heritage – dedičstvo
[3] to offer - ponúkať
[4] citizen - občan
[5] to depend on – závisieť na niečom
[6]facility – možnosť, zariadenie
[7] admission - vstupné
[8]performance - predstavenie
[9] in advance - vopred
[10] dressed up - vyobliekaný
[11] cloakroom - šatňa
[12] intermission – prestávka medzi dejstvami v divadle
[13] act - dejstvo
[14] refreshment - občerstvenie
[15] cast – účinkujúci, obsadenie
[16] fine art – výtvarné umenie
[17] exhibition - výstava
[18] sculpture - socha
[19] to be keen on – byť chtivý, nadšený niečím
[20] cultural event – kultúrna akcia, udalosť
[21] available - dostupný
[22] to improve – zlepšovať, zdokonaľovať
[23] joy – potešenie, radosť