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Lesson 2. Three Graces. Canova.
Before we read the text, do you know the myth about Three Graces? Did you like Greek Mythology?
Please read the text about this famous sculpture (focus on words in bold):
The Three Graces
The sculpture The Three Graces is a beautiful masterpiece created by Antonio Canova in 1817. It shows three women standing close together, holding hands. These women represent the Graces, goddesses from Greek mythology. Their names are Aglaea (beauty), Euphrosyne (joy), and Thalia (elegance). Together, they symbolize love, friendship, and happiness.
Canova made this sculpture from marble, and it is admired for its smooth texture and delicate details. The Graces look like they are alive, with soft expressions and flowing hair. People often say it shows the perfect balance of art and nature.
Legend says the Graces were daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods. They brought joy and beauty to gods and humans. In ancient times, artists loved painting and sculpting them because they represented harmony.
The Three Graces was made for a duke in England but later became famous across Europe. Canova worked for years to make the Graces look perfect. Today, it is one of the most loved sculptures in the world, reminding us of the power of art and myth.
Please read the text about this famous sculpture (focus on words in bold):
The Three Graces
The sculpture The Three Graces is a beautiful masterpiece created by Antonio Canova in 1817. It shows three women standing close together, holding hands. These women represent the Graces, goddesses from Greek mythology. Their names are Aglaea (beauty), Euphrosyne (joy), and Thalia (elegance). Together, they symbolize love, friendship, and happiness.
Canova made this sculpture from marble, and it is admired for its smooth texture and delicate details. The Graces look like they are alive, with soft expressions and flowing hair. People often say it shows the perfect balance of art and nature.
Legend says the Graces were daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods. They brought joy and beauty to gods and humans. In ancient times, artists loved painting and sculpting them because they represented harmony.
The Three Graces was made for a duke in England but later became famous across Europe. Canova worked for years to make the Graces look perfect. Today, it is one of the most loved sculptures in the world, reminding us of the power of art and myth.
True or False
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The Three Graces was created by Antonio Canova in 1817.
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The three women in the sculpture symbolize wealth, power, and knowledge.
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Canova made the sculpture from marble, and it is admired for its smooth texture.
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The Graces were daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods, according to legend.
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The Three Graces is not displayed in museums.
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary for The Three Graces
Sculpture - the art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
скульптура
marble - a hard form of limestone, typically white with coloured mottlings or streaks, which may be polished and is used in sculpture and architecture.
мрамор
smooth texture - having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities.
гладкая текстура
delicate - very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
-easily broken or damaged; fragile.
-easily broken or damaged; fragile.
нежный, тонкий, хрупкий
sculpting - create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques.
лепка
What do you remember? (Vocab)
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Antonio Canova’s The Three Graces is a famous ______ admired around the world.
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The sculpture was made from fine white ______, which gives it a beautiful shine.
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People love the ______ texture of the artwork and its lifelike details.
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The Graces look alive because of the ______ features Canova created with great care.
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In ancient times, artists enjoyed ______ the Graces because they symbolized harmony.
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Great work! Well done!
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We use Passive Voice to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs the action.
If we need to use Passive in the Past Tense, then we must put the verb to be in the Past Simple:
was/were + -ed form (past participle)
It was made...
was/were + -ed form (past participle)
It was made...
Could you find a paragraph that has Passive Voice? Is it number 1, 2,3 or 4?
Grammar: Passive voice in Past Simple
What do you remember? (Passive Voice)
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The Three Graces ______ by Antonio Canova in 1817.
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The sculpture ______ from fine white marble.
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It ______ for its ______ texture and realistic details.
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The details of the Graces ______ with ______ and skill.
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In ancient times, the Graces sculptures ______ by many artists because they symbolized harmony.
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Please watch a video about one of Canova's sculptures:
Vocabulary
Vocabulary for the video
Bust - a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest.
Бюст
to depict - represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
portray in words; describe.
portray in words; describe.
изображать
so called - used to show that something or someone is commonly designated by the name or term specified.
used to express one's view that such a name or term is inappropriate.
used to express one's view that such a name or term is inappropriate.
так называемый
restrained - characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.
not excessively showy or ornate; understated.
kept under control.
not excessively showy or ornate; understated.
kept under control.
сдержанный
intricate - very complicated or detailed.
сложный, замысловатый, запутанный
curls - something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair.
кудри, завиток
Fill in the blanks (Use the video as reference) :
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Now Canova is ..... to be one of the greatest sculptors.
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The bust ....between 1816 and 1817.
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Whose beauty ....to have started the Trojan War.
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The bust .... from marble with intricate details.
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Helena is .... with curls falling down her face.
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Extra: Let's watch a video about Hermitage:
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Questions to discuss with your teacher:
- What is your favorite museum? Why do you like it?
- What famous sculptures do you know?
- Can you name three famous sculptures that are in your country?
- Do you like mythology? What is your favorite myth? Why do you like it?