Arts and entertainment

Gogh, was born in the
Netherlands in 1853.
2. He only became a full-time
artist in 1880-1881, when he was 27 years old.
3. Van Gogh was mostly self-taught.
4. At this time, his brother, Theo, began to support him, providing him with the art materials necessary for his work.
5. He was particularly interested in the simple style of
Japanese prints.
Mark which of the following phrases can be used for inviting or refusing an
invitation.
Inviting Refusing
1. How about going to an art exhibition?
2. Perhaps we could make it another time.
3. Can you come to the ballet tomorrow?
4. Sorry. I cant.
5. Are you free for a movie?
6. Im afraid its not possible.
7. Would you like to see a play?
8. Oh, dear. I wont be able to.

Group1. True-False
1. Leonado da Vinci famous Mother and child painting has fascinated people for centuries - F
2. People travel to London just to see the painting and сan spend many hours there - F
3. One thing that attracts people is the mysterious smile of the man in the picture - F
4. This is what makes the Mona Lisa famous - T
Group2. Fill in the gaps:
The … Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has … about why the … looks so …
You can only really … the Mona Lisas … when you look … else on the …
This has to … with how the … … works.
Professor Margaret Livingstone of … University explains that we have two … of vision: foveal and …
Group3. Match the words:
240-megapixel A. colors became a darker
so old B. not changed
cleaned up C. scanner and camera
her ability D. Mona Lisas smile
WHITE - Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci,Paris,foveal,peripheral visions,smile
RED - admiration,joy,happiness