De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
You are going to read a text about the mysterious street artist Banksy.
Scan the text and do exercise 1.
Read the text again and do exercises 2 and 3.
Scannen
Scannen betekent snel lezen om afzonderlijke woorden, feiten, data, namen of details op te zoeken. Je let hierbij dus vooral op woorden geschreven met hoofdletters en getallen.
Banksy: The Mysterious Street Artist
Banksy is a famous artist known for creating amazing and thought-provoking art on the streets of cities around the world. However, Banksy's true identity remains a well-kept secret. Let's learn more about this mysterious and talented artist.
1 _______
Banksy is a street artist who comes from England. He is famous for his unique and clever artworks that often include stencils and spray paint. What makes Banksy so special is that he doesn't paint in art galleries. Instead, he paints on the walls and buildings in cities. This means that anyone, no matter their background, can see his art for free. Banksy's artistic journey began in the early 1990s, with his first notable works emerging in the Bristol area around 1992. This means that Banksy has been active as a street artist for over three decades, contributing to the urban art scene for a significant period of time.
2 _______
Banksy's art often carries a strong message. He uses his work to comment on important social and political issues, such as war, poverty, and environmental problems. For example, one of his famous artworks is an image of a girl letting go of a balloon, which symbolizes hope and freedom. He painted this piece of art in 2002, on the walls under Waterloo Bridge.
3 _______
Banksy is very secretive about his identity. He always wears a disguise when he is in public and has never shown his face in public. This secrecy adds to his mystique and makes people even more curious about him. Banksy has probably been active for about 30 years, which make it even more amazing that he’s still anonymous.
4 _______
Banksy's art has gained international fame. People from all over the world visit the places where his artworks are located. Some of his most famous works can be found in cities like London, New York, and Paris. Tourists and art lovers try to find and take pictures of his art. As of this moment, he has probably made well over 60 pieces of art.
5 _______
One of the most amazing things about Banksy is that his art is accessible to everyone. You don't need to go to a fancy museum to see it. Just walk down the streets of a city, and you might stumble upon one of his creations. His art makes people think about important issues and sparks conversations.
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
De onderstaande antwoorden moet je zelf nakijken; vergelijk jouw antwoorden met de goede
antwoorden, en geef aan in welke mate jouw antwoorden correct zijn.
Work together with a classmate for this speaking exercise.
A. First, choose one of the Banksy artworks. Go online (for example, at https://banksyexplained.com) and look for more information on the artwork you chose.
B. Use the information you found to answer the following questions:
What is the name of the work of art?
What do you see when you look at this work of art?
What does this work of art critique (= kritiek hebben op)?
What is your opinion of this work of art?
C. In English, tell a classmate about the artwork you chose. Use the answers you gave in the previous step.
You are allowed to use the following chunks:
This work of art is called …
It makes you think about …
The painting depicts …
My opinion on the artwork is…
You can see that ….
I think it is …
The artwork shows that …
Do you agree that it is … ?
It critiques …
Step 6 - Writing
A flyer
You are going to advertise an artist by making a flyer for them. Choose one of the artists named in the list below, or choose an artist of your own.
The artist’s name.
Date, time and location where you can see the artist’s work.
Information about the life and work of the artist. This part must use sentences in the present perfect or present perfect continuous. Use between 100 – 150 words.
Use a few images of the works of art made by your chosen artist.
Names: David Hockney, Banksy, Thomas Gainsbury, Damien Hirst.
Example of a flyer, you are allowed to choose a different form.
Dit lesmateriaal is gepubliceerd onder de Creative Commons Naamsvermelding-GelijkDelen 4.0 Internationale licentie. Dit houdt in dat je onder de voorwaarde van naamsvermelding en publicatie onder dezelfde licentie vrij bent om:
het werk te delen - te kopiëren, te verspreiden en door te geven via elk medium of bestandsformaat
het werk te bewerken - te remixen, te veranderen en afgeleide werken te maken
voor alle doeleinden, inclusief commerciële doeleinden.
Van dit lesmateriaal is de volgende aanvullende informatie beschikbaar:
Toelichting
Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor havo en vwo, leerjaar 1 en 2. Dit is thema 14 'Spare time and music'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Art. In deze les staat schilderen en schilderkunst centraal. Als voorbeeld van een schilder wordt Banksy besproken. In de grammaticaopdracht wordt de present perfect en de present perfect continuous behandeld.
Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor havo en vwo, leerjaar 1 en 2. Dit is thema 14 'Spare time and music'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Art. In deze les staat schilderen en schilderkunst centraal. Als voorbeeld van een schilder wordt Banksy besproken. In de grammaticaopdracht wordt de present perfect en de present perfect continuous behandeld.