speaking about Art (unit 4, lesson 3)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Today

Questions without answers

Modern Art

Work on tasks

in groups of 3/4 discuss the questions

How do we know people see the same colours? 

Is my 'red' the same as your 'red?

What language would you think in if you didn't know any languages?

What existed before the universe began?

If we are all unique, doesn't that make being unique not unique?

Can good exist without evil?

Modern Art

Damien Hirst

In duo's, write down an answer to the question:

What is art?

Do you think that real art should make you think about something? Explain your answer

Damian Hirst

• British artist
• Part of the Young British Artists (YBAs)
• Known for controversial works involving death, animals, and luxury

'The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living'

'For the love of God'

Discussion questions in small groups

• Is it still art if someone else makes it for the artist (as Hirst often does)?
• Should art shock people?
• Would you pay money to see or own this?
• Does art need to be beautiful?

Work on task