Public+Art

You will be listening to a lecture about public art. Before you start listening, go to [|www.learnersdictionary.com] to check the vocabulary words below. Listen for the proper pronunciation of these words on the website.

1. sculpture 2. huge 3. realistic 4. surrealistic 5. features 6. illustrate 7. concept 8. promote 9. interpret 10. symbolize

Now, listen to the lecture and take notes, either with pen and paper, or on Microsoft Word on the computer. The listening file is uploaded onto your desktop with the filename Lecture on PublicArt.wma. Look at the pictures below to help you visualize what is being described in the lecture.



When you are finished listening, answer the questions below:

A. True or False

1. Public art is found in museums. 2. Public art is becoming more popular. 3. Pop art is usually realistic. 4. One purpose of public art is to illustrate concepts. 5. The woman on the horse is a symbol of peace. 6. The sculpture Non-Violence is an example of realistic art.

B. Complete the following sentences using the words in parenthesis as a clue to your answers.

1. Public art is ... (more popular, outdoors) 2. One purpose of public art is... (beautiful, enjoy) 3. One example is... (silver and red, metal) 4. Another purpose of public art is... (beliefs, concepts) 5. One example is... (peace, woman, realistic) 6. Another example is... (gun, knot, surrealism)

Write your answers to A and B, as well as your notes on the lecture, on a Microsoft Word document and email to tust.ruby@yahoo.com