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GENERAL BRANCHES OF THE ARTS
Short
stories
theater
novels
drama
Music
(concerts)
literature
poetry
movies
biographies
Fine arts
sculpture
painting
architecture
ceramics
Dancer
(ballet)
Performing
arts
opera
Literature
biographies
novels
Short
stories
Drama
(plays)
poetry
Performing
arts
Music
(concerts)
theatre
Dancer
(ballet)
movies
opera
Fine Arts
sculpture
painting
architecture
ceramics
THE ARTS (PLURAL) COVERS EVERYTHING IN THE NETWORK. ART
(SINGULAR/ UNCOUNTABLE) USUALLY MEANS FINE ART, BUT IT CAN
ALSO REFER TO TECHNIQUE AND CREATIVITY.
HAVE YOU READ THE ARTS PAGE IN THE PAPER TODAY? (COVERS
EVERYTHING IN THE NETWORK)
SHE' S A GREAT ART LOVER. (LOVES PAINTING AND SCULPTURE)
SHAKESPEARE WAS SKILLED IN THE ART OF POETRY. (CREATIVE
ABILITY)
DANCE REFERS TO THE ART OF DANCING, ESPECIALLY MODERN
DANCER OR MORE TRADITIONAL BALLET. A NOVEL IS A LONG
STORY; A SHORT WORK OF PROSE FICTION IS A SHORT STORY.
When we talk about a performing art in general,
we can omit the definite article, e.g., I love (the)
opera/ballet/theatre/movies. For a particular
performance we say: Would you like to go to the
opera/ballet/theatre/movies tonight?
We went to see a new production (1) of Hamlet last night. The
sets (2) were incredibly realistic and the costumes (3) were
wonderful. It was a good cast (4) and I thought the
direction (5) was excellent. Anthony O‘Donnell gave a
marvelous performance (6). It got rave reviews (7) in the
papers today.
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(1) The presentation of a work, especially a play or movie
(2) Scenery, buildings, furniture on the stage or in a studio
(3) Clothes the actors wear un the performance
(4) All the actors in it
(5) The way the director organizes the performance
(6) And (7) are typical collocations; (7) means “got very
enthusiastic comments”
There’s an exhibit/exhibition of painting by Manet
at the National Gallery.
THE OPERA SOCIETY IS GOING A
PERFORMANCE OF DON GIOVANNI.
BERGMAN’S PERSONA IS PLAYING AT THE
PARADISE THEATER NEXT WEEK.
WHICH BRANCH OF THE ARTS DO YOU THINK
THESE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT?
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“It’s called Peace. It stands in the main square.”
Sculpture (The verb stand is often associated with statues; it could also be
architecture, if Peace is interpreted as the name of a building or huge monument.)
“It was so dull that I fell asleep during the second act.”
A performance of a play at a theatre (Plays are divided into acts –major divisions –
and scenes –smaller divisions.)
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“ It was just pure movement, with very exciting rhythms.”
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Dance (movement and rhythm are the clues.)
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“It doesn’t have to rhyme to be good.”
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Poetry (Rhyme –having the same sounds at the ends of lines –is sometimes thought
of as a necessary quality of poetry.)
“Oils to me don’t have the delicacy of watercolors.”
Painting (Oil-based and water-based paints are two of the most popular types of
paint used by artists.)
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“Her design for the new city hall won an award.”
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Architecture (We talk of the design of a building.)
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“I like to read them and imagine what they’d be like on stage.”
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Plays (Drama texts in written form.)
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“Overall, the performance was good, though the tenor wasn’t at his best.”
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Opera (Performance and tenor –an adult male singer in an opera –are the clues.)
EACH OF THESE SENTENCES CONTAINS A MISTAKE OF
USAGE. FIND THE MISTAKE AND CORRECT IT. YOU MAY
NEED A DICTIONARY.
Example: The scene in this theatre projects right out into the audience.
Not “scene” but “stage” (the place where the actors perform)
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What’s the name of the editorial of that book you recommended? Was it
Cambridge University Press?
What’s the name of the publisher of that book you recommended?
(An editorial is an article in a newspaper or magazine giving the opinions
of the editor on matters of interest/concern.)
Most of the novels in this collection are only five or six pages long. They’re
great for reading on short trips.
Most of the (short) stories in this collection are only five or six pages long.
They’re great for reading on short trips. (A novel is a long work, usually
more than 100 pages. Here short story or just is clearly what the speaker
is referring to.)
When will the President’s biography be performed?
When will the President’s biography be published? (A biography –a bookis published; a play, ballet, opera, etc., is performed.)
ASK QUESTIONS FOR WHICH THESE REMARKS
WOULD BE APPROPRIATE ANSWERS
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Yes, it got rave reviews.
2.
Was the play a success?
3.
No, I’m not really a concertgoer, but thanks
anyway.
4.
Would you like a ticket for the concert tonight?
5.
Oh, some beautiful old buildings and some ugly
new ones.
6.
What’s the architecture like in your hometown?
7.
The cast was fine, but the direction was weak.
8.
Was it a good production/performance?
9.
A new Canadian film; would you like to see it?
10.
What’s playing at the Arts Theatre this week?
11.
It’s OK, but I usually prefer modern dance.
12.
Do you like ballet?
THINK OF YOUR FAVORITE IN THE ARTS. NAME AT
LEAST FIVE, USING THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OR
YOUR OWN CATEGORIES. THEN COMPARE WITH A
CLASSMATE OR FRIEND.