Sunday, August 26, 2012

ESL Discussion Questions about Art

What is Art? (For the purpose of this class, Art is what is made by man and is beautiful, appealing and very significant)


Is this Art? Show twenty photos. Ask the students if they think it is art.

Do you ever think a lot of art is not really art?


Can these activites be arts: walking, sleeping, painting, writing, designing, writing a test, scientific research, dancing, singing, acting, and shopping?


What kind of art do you like?


What effect should art have on us? Can art disgust us? Can art upset us? Can art change the way we feel?

What would the world be like without art?


Do you have art in your house? In your room? Describe it.


Are you artistic? Can anyone be an artist?


Is today a great age for art? Do you like modern art? Why? Why not?


Who are the greatest artists of all time? Who are the greatest Chinese artists of all time?

What kind of art is China famous for?


Are you an artist at your job?


Do you ever go to art galleries?


Do you think a piece of art is worth millions and millions of dollars?


Do you think all children should study art at school? Would you study art in university? Would you want your children to major in art in university? Why?




Idioms and Expressions: What do they mean?


work of art


state of the art


It's art, not a science


Art is long and life is short


have something down to a fine art


He is a master of the art of ....... (Ask the students what arts they mastered. I am a master of the art of deception)


Artsy Fartsy

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