We see everyday things in a new way in his work. And perhaps that is the greatest aim of modern art.

Listening*

3 a CSSListen to Jenny and Serge. Match the artists to the postcards.

Christo [d] Damien Hirst □ Antony Gormley^ Kazimir MalevichD Claude Monet □

B Listen again. What do they like? Write J or S. Then match the types of art to some of the postcards.

1 sculpture _______

2 Impressionist paintings________

3 modern art_______

4 abstract paintings________

Grammar I prefer

4 CDListen to the dialogue again and complete the Active grammar box by choosing the correct statements. Then choose the correct word in italics to complete the examples.

 

Active grammar

 

B Read the text again and answer the questions.

1 Why is modern art a mystery?

2 What is Christo's nationality?

3 What is the main aim of modern art?