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1、阅读与表达补充练习No. 1A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and wars. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political v
2、alues of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology. In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestorsor of people very different from our owncan be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearl
3、y offers us a deeper understanding than what can be found in most history books.In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented: that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emot
4、ions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Franciso Goya was perhaps the first truly political artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May, 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso
5、s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clements Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martinezshowed these Mexican artists deep anger and sadness about social problems.In the same way,
6、art can reflect a cultures religious beliefs. Four hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldnt read, they could
7、 still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls. By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was(and still is)its absence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic(伊斯兰教的)belief that statues are unholy(不神圣的，亵渎的).41. Compared to most typical hi
8、story courses, what else does art reflect?1. Art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology.2. Art reflects the political values of a people, religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology.3. The political values of a people, religious belie
9、fs, emotions, and psychology._42. What does the study of art provide us? 1. It offers us a deeper understanding than what most history books provides. 2. A deeper understanding than what can be found in most history books._43. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underl
10、ine it and explain why. Art is subjective because it presents the facts about politics and expresses no opinions in history books. _Art is subjective because it presents the facts about politics and expresses no opinions in history books. 1. According to the passage, the reason why art is subjective
11、 is because it reflects emotions and opinions rather than the facts about politics.2. According to the passage, art is subjective because it reflects emotions and opinions.44. Explain whether it is necessary to study art. (about 40 words)_1. In my opinion, studying art is vital. To begin with, our h
12、orizons will be broadened when exposed to a wealth of different arts. Besides, being emersed in art, we will fully enjoy a tranquil atmosphere, which can relieve our daily pressure. No. 2The great recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably beginning. Before it ends, it will
13、likely change the life course and character of a generation of young adults. And eventually, it is likely to reshape our politics, our culture, and the character of our society for years.No one tries harder than the jobless to find silver linings in this national economic disaster. Many said that unemployment, while extremely painful, had improved them in some ways: they had become less materialistic and more financially prudent(节俭的); they were more aware of the struggles of others. In limited respects, perhaps the recession will leave society better off. At the very least, it has
