Topic ART (Топик на английском языке Искусство)

Some people claim that the world nowadays is too «materialistic». People sometimes fail to appreciate the beauty which surrounds us everywhere. They are too obsessed with, as they say, «real problems». Unfortunately, if you tell them to stop and look around, they’ll think you’re just laughing at them. «Can’t you see I’m busy? Staring at things can’t give me any money!» — will be the answer.
But all of us shouldn’t forget the human personality is a fivefold constitution (a body, a life, a mind, a psychic and a spiritual being). None of these elements stands disconnected from the others. It’s good to climb a career ladder as fast as possible and become prosperous. But don’t forget about your soul — treat it to some art.
In my opinion art plays a great role in the development of the spiritual world of every human being. Art helps to see things from another point of view, it elevates the mind and soul, it helps to develop a good taste. I think it’s very important that talented artists manage to capture and represent such an intangible thing as the mood. Thus the beholder not only gets information about the subject matter of the canvas but also he is able to understand the artist’s attitude to it. And we should agree that a good painter should involve beholders into his creative process. T mean that while painting the artist just gives us some clues, hints better to understand his message but only a very careful art-lover will understand them completely.

People who would like to call themselves educated ought to know a lot about art. It’s all because art shows a person’s outlook. For instance, there are such genres in fine art as a ceremonial portrait or a historical painting. How can a person understand the artist’s message if he doesn’t even know what’s going on the canvas?
Besides historical paintings and portraits there are other genres of fine art such as a landscape, a genre painting, a still life, a religious painting, etc. Each genre usually has some special features (at least, it used to have, because nowadays modern art is developing and it really knows no bounds).
Let’s take a portrait. Though every portrait is distinct and individual, the center point of each is a face or a human figure. Other details are usually subordinated to it. In the background we can see absolutely different things — and it depends on the artist’s design whether the background is vague or it is clearly outlined. The likeness of the good portrait and the original is caught with a sure hand. Moreover, it’s important not only to convey the face features of the person but also to render a sense of his or her character. A good portrait can tell us the whole story of a person’s life!
What are other things which make canvases so different? Certainly, the style of painting plays a great role. Suffice it to say that if we compare an ancient portrait with a portrait which belongs to the epoch of the Renaissance or to modern times, we’ll notice the difference at first sight. In the beginning people didn’t know anything about the rules of painting, about such things as perspective or the way how to convey volume. A great technical contribution was made into painting during the Renaissance, when each picture seemed to strive for perfection. New rules of painting were discovered and canvases became more realistic. Artists started to pay attention to the smallest detail, there was a wide-color scheme in their works, they managed to achieve vision in depth and to create an open-air feeling in the work.
It’s really impossible to mention all the styles of fine art as there are lots of them, but T’ll say some words about one. It’s Impressionism, one of my favourite.
As you can guess from the name «Impressionism», the main aim of the painters who work in this style is to capture and represent the first impression the scene has made on them. They view the scene broadly and that’s why they don’t tend to depict every detail. So, how do they manage to render volume and perspective?
It’s all because they invented a new technique and adopted a new palette. Firstly, they discovered that every color has a complementary one (e.g. violet for greenish-yellow). They used them together and colors dazzled and dissolved in the eyes of beholders producing a wonderful effect. Then, they didn’t mix colors, instead they put down pure colors which at a distance fused and produced the effect desired. They didn’t use black color — only dark green, indigo or deep violet. Besides, impressionists usually used quick, vigorous brush strokes and rarely outlined the objects.
This technique was revolutionary. None had ever tried to do something like this before. That’s why at first people couldn’t understand Impressionism, their works of art were banned, other artists simply despised them. And now these canvases are the most expensive ones in the world.
In prehistoric times the first people used chalk to draw a bison or a deer in their caves. Little children try to draw everything they see around them. You see, people tend to be creative. It’s a wonderful way to express our own personality, a great way to distract from problems. And though some people will say it’s just a waste of time and it’s completely useless, it isn’t. Yes, probably not everyone is gifted enough to become a brilliant artist, but everyone possesses an ability to contemplate. Don’t let your soul be bored — open the world of Art for yourself, explore its mysteries, ask questions and search for answers, enjoy the masterpieces and, probably, create your own one!

The Arts play a large role in the expression of inner thoughts and beauty in my life. From dance and music to abstract art our concept of life is shown through the various ways in which we interpret it. We use the Arts as a means of touching that part of us that we cannot reach with Physical Science, Social Science, or any of the Humanities. The arts allow us to be as specific or as abstract as we please. It helps us become closer to ourselves and to others around us. Though there has been a lot of confusion as to what the true definition of “good art” is, how we show others what is going on in our minds and inner souls cannot be judged, graded, criticized or revised by anyone other than ourselves.

The arts play a valued role in creating cultures and developing and documenting civilizations. The arts teach us how to communicate through creative expression. Show us how to understand human experiences, past and present. Prepare us to adapt to and respect the ways others think, work, and express themselves. Music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching are just a few of the different forms of art that I use to express myself in a way that I enjoy.

Because each art discipline appeals to different senses and expresses itself through different media, each adds a special richness to the learning environment. Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. Art teaches us how to be imaginative, creative, and reflective. Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. The intellectual demands of the arts help us develop problem-solving abilities and such powerful thinking skills as analyzing and evaluating. Numerous studies point toward a consistent and positive comparison between concrete education in the arts and student achievement in other subjects. A program in arts education would engage students in a process that helps them develop the self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation necessary for success in life. Most important, the arts should be experienced and studied for their own true value.

If art was not present in my life, I know that I would be missing so much. I would not be able to do the things that I love to do each day. The only way to express yourself is through art, and the presence of art in the lives of today’s society plays a big role. People listen to music every day, they dance, and sing. For many people’s art is a way of life, and without it they would be lost. Art is the only way to express one’s true feelings. Without art the world would be a dull and sad place. People would not be able to communicate in the same sense that art allows them to. Art shows people’s individualism. Without art wouldn’t we all be the same?

Цель искусства – придать жизни форму.

Жан Ануй, французский драматург

Существуют десятки видов искусств и ремесел, а также связанных с ними профессий. В этой статье мы поговорим о наиболее популярных из них. Вы узнаете новые английские слова на тему «Искусство и ремесла» и выучите 10 ярких идиом по этой теме.

Arts – виды искусства на английском языке

Среди существующих видов искусств можно выделить архитектуру (architecture ), декоративно-прикладное искусство (decorative and applied arts ), дизайн (design ), изобразительное искусство (visual arts ), музыку (music ), ландшафтный дизайн (landscape design ), театр (theatre ) и литературу (literature ). Конечно, каждый из этих видов в свою очередь делится на массу подвидов, но для нас не столь важно количество и все детали классификации. Наша задача – изучить названия основных видов искусств на английском языке. Что ж, давайте попробуем.

Crafts – названия ремесел на английском

В отличие от искусств, ремесла подразумевают создание неких предметов вручную (by hand ). Конечно, они также требуют таланта (talent ), творческих способностей (creativity ) и воображения (imagination ). Однако ремесла – это не просто выражение мыслей автора (author ), это создание вполне практичных вещей. Вот какие бывают виды ремесла:

• carpentry – плотничное дело (carpenter – плотник, столяр);
• blacksmithing – кузнечное дело (blacksmith – кузнец);
• pottery – гончарное дело (potter – гончар);
• carving wooden / stone carving – резьба по дереву/камню (carver – резчик);
• knitting – вязание (knitter – вязальщик);
• embroidery – вышивание (embroiderer – вышивальщик);
• sewing /ˈsəʊɪŋ / – шитье (seamstress /ˈsemstrɪs / – швея);
• shoemaking – обувное дело (shoemaker – сапожник);
• jeweller"s art – ювелирное дело (jeweller – ювелир).

• Ремесла часто становятся любимыми хобби людей, поэтому советуем также почитать нашу статью « ».

Английские идиомы об искусствах и ремеслах

В любом языке существует масса устойчивых выражений, так или иначе связанных с искусством или ремеслами: «быть кузнецом собственного счастья», «сапожник без сапог», «играть на нервах» и многие другие. Предлагаем вам 10 английских идиом на данную тематику:

1. To be the architect of one"s own fortune – быть кузнецом собственного счастья.
   

   He has always known his wishes and been the architect of his own fortune . – Он всегда знал свои желания и был кузнецом собственного счастья .

2. The shoemaker"s wife is the worst shod – сапожник без сапог.
   

   He’s the best car mechanic in town but his own car has been broken for a year already – the shoemaker’s wife is the worst shod . – Он лучший автомеханик в городе, но его собственная машина уже год поломана – сапожник без сапог .

3. To jangle on someone"s nerves – играть на нервах.
   

   Please don’t jangle on my nerves . I’m the most hot-tempered person in the world. – Пожалуйста, не играй на моих нервах , я самый вспыльчивый человек на земле.

4. To sing like a nightingale – петь как соловей.
   

   She’s got a wonderful voice and sings like a nightingale . – У нее прекрасный голос, она поет как соловей .

5. To face the music – мужественно встречать критику или трудности.
   

   It’s a virtue to be able to face the music and overcome life obstacles. – Быть способным мужественно встретить трудности и преодолеть жизненные препятствия – это большое достоинство.

• Подробно об истории происхождения этой идиомы читайте в статье «10 популярных «музыкальных» идиом на английском языке »

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В завершение статьи предлагаем вам пройти небольшой тест

Когда вы последний раз рисовали что-нибудь? Умеете ли вы разглядеть необычное в обычном и наоборот? А как у вас дела с воображением в принципе? Говорят, с теми, у кого оно бурное не соскучишься. Мы находим красоту вокруг нас и восхищаемся ею, делимся с другими и расчитываем на совпадение мнения с нашим и расстраиваемся, когда этого не происходит. Как бы то ни было, а все виды искусств служат величайшему из них — искусству жить на земле. What kind of artist are you?

Essay on About art

It does make sense, to start with that modern people, in general, are fond of grumbling. According to their point of view, life seems to be too complicated and unbearable. However, they always know better, how to make it easier. That"s one of the main reasons, why school subjects are currently under debates. Many people reckon, that, for instance, subjects connected with art are of very little use today. That"s why it"s jolly urgent to pay our attention to this curious topic in order to indicate all advantages and drawbacks of art subjects.

To agree with the statement, I"d like to emphasize, that in our daily life art knowledge is not so demanded and needed. Actually, we are able to live well without art and be quite satisfied with ourselves. In addition, people could say that not everyone has some outstanding skills or natural talent to sing or dance, thus such people would always be worse than others. Bottom line, it will influence their self-respect. And that doesn"t sound cool at all. Nonetheless, it is believed, that it is of vital importance to be aware of music and art history. People suppose, that it strongly effects and even improves the process of self-development, as well as psychism in general. So, there is a germ of truth in it.

Speaking of my opinion, firstly, it would be better to answer the question whether an individual who doesn"t have any experience and knowledge in the art could be considered sophisticated in the modern society with its strict and moral standards. I guess it is almost impossible. From this perspective, everyone can agree, that art subjects are surely important for all students.

In conclusion, I"m going to mention, that we are all different. Opinions differ. We all have our own strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, therefore it"s senseless to say that everyone should devote themselves to art or science only. At the same time, living in the 21st century, it"s better to be educated, many-sided and maintain an open mind to reach goals. That"s it.

Сочинение на тему Об искусстве

Имеет смысл начать с того, что современные люди, в общем, любят поворчать. По их мнению, жизнь кажется слишком сложной и невыносимой. Тем не менее, они всегда лучше знают как сделать ее легче. Это одна из основных причин, почему школьные предметы в настоящее время бурно обсуждают. Сегодня, многие считают, что, например, предметы, связанные с искусством, являются бесполезными. Вот почему очень важно обратить внимание на эту любопытную тему, чтобы определить все преимущества и недостатки дисциплин по искусству.

Соглашаясь с данным утверждением, я бы хотел подчеркнуть, что в нашей повседневной жизни искусство не так востребовано и необходимо. На самом деле, мы способны прекрасно жить без него и быть вполне удовлетворенными. В добавок, люди могли бы сказать, что не у всех есть какие-либо выдающиеся навыки или врожденный талант к пению или танцам. Таким образом, эти люди всегда будут хуже остальных. Короче говоря, это повлияет на их самоуважение. А это вовсе не круто. Тем не менее, считается, что жизненно необходимо иметь представление о музыке и истории искусства. Люди полагают, что это оказывает сильное воздействие и даже способствует улучшению саморазвития, а также умственных способностей в целом. Итак, в этом есть доля правды.

Беря во внимание мою мнение, сначала было бы лучше ответить на вопрос, может ли человек, не имеющий опыта и знаний в искусстве, считаться эрудированным в современном обществе с его строгими стандартами и моралью. Думаю, это почти невозможно. Исходя из этой точки зрения, каждый может согласиться с тем, что предметы искусства, безусловно, важны для всех учащихся.

В заключение, я хотел бы упомянуть, что мы все отличаемся. Cколько людей, столько и мнений. Также, у нас есть свои сильные и слабые стороны, и возможности, поэтому бессмысленно говорить, что каждый должен посвятить себя только искусству или науке. В то же время, в 21 веке лучше быть образованным, разносторонним и придерживаться широких взглядов, чтобы достичь целей. Вот так-то.

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