Showing posts with label Big Ideas. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Day Kahoot!
Now after watching the short history of Thanksgiving Day
Play Kahoot!
Challenge Mode is also a cool thing but the number of players is limited to 50, here you don't need any instructions, just click the link and good luck!
Sunday, November 7, 2021
The English Language Day: Go to the Art Museum Day - Kahoot game!
Join a game of Kahoot here! The faster, the smarter you are the easier for you is to get a ten! Have fun and you'll get lucky!
I strongly recommend you to watch the video and look through the English phrases to use at museums and galleries to be fully prepped and not mess up.
The number of tries is unlimited! The only one condition - you have to join the game using your name, surname and class to prove your identity to get a ten!
In this video you will learn English vocabulary and phrases at the museum.
Who works at the museum? What is the difference between an exhibit, an exhibition and a collection? Learn what is a PUN and listen to a funny example! Join Kateryna for a visual tour around the museum and learn ENGLISH!
English phrases to use at museums and galleries
THINGS YOU MIGHT SEE
The English Language Day: Go to the Art Museum Day - General Info
Remember how excited you were to go on a field trip to the museum as a kid? The first thing on your mind was probably, “Yeah, no class!,” but a big part of the appeal was the thought of going on an adventure. And art’s all about exploration—in fact, that’s why we celebrate Go to an Art Museum Day on November 9. More than 30,000 museums around the world participate, and each year even has a different theme. So today, go to a museum, at least, a virtual one, and discover something new!
GO TO AN ART MUSEUM DAY TIMELINE
1503
Mona Lisa the Masterpiece!
Leonardo da Vinci painted his masterpiece - the Mona Lisa, which is "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world."
1793
The First Public Art Museum
The Louvre - the world's largest art museum, opens in Paris, France.
1870
The Met.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City, or better known as 'The Met,' is the largest art museum in the United States.
2000
Recognizing Pop Culture as Art.
Moving from classical art, MoPOP- the Museum of Pop Culture, was created as a dedicated museum for contemporary popular culture.
GO TO AN ART MUSEUM DAY ACTIVITIES
Share your experiences on social media
visuals, there's no shame in going on a share binge. And don't be shy about getting creative.
Add captions, filters, or anything that gets the juices flowing. But be sure to follow museum
regulations and tag your law-abiding posts with #ArtMuseumDay.
Go to an art museum
We know it's a novel idea to go an art museum on Go to an Art Museum Day, but what can
we say? We're mavericks. The best part about this innovative idea is that there are so many
ways to enjoy it. You can go with family, friends, coworkers, or by yourself. Each offers a
unique benefit, be it stimulating discussion or quiet repose. Whichever you choose, you'll
find something worthwhile to walk away with. Hopefully it's not the art itself, because that
could get dicey.
Pick up a book on art
With a bunch of museums holding special activities and offering discounts, things can get
crowded. If literally rubbing elbows isn't your speed, you can still join in on the festivities.
Drop by a library or bookstore and pick up a book on art. It might not be the same as seeing
a print in person, but you do have the advantage of reading everything at your leisure.
WHY WE LOVE GO TO AN ART MUSEUM DAY
It lets us be a tourist in our own city
It's easy to take the place where you live for granted. However, although we might not
associate our everyday surroudings with getting away from it all, a little staycation action
can go a long way. Visiting an art museum can take us to a different world, or, if the
museum is local, show us how cool our cities really are. We're not saying a beach in
the Caribbean's a bad thing, but we could all use a refresher that's closer to home.
We love learning
Ever read the museum’s placard about a painting? It's packed full of intriguing info.
There isn't always time to read everything, but it's amazing how much you can learn
in a single visit. This gives us ammo for any wine and cheese party, as well as the
all-important trivia night. Most of all, it feels good to end a lesisurely day with a sense
of accomplishment.
It gives us time to clear our heads
Sometimes it's nice to turn off your phone and focus on something that's right in front of you.
Looking at a piece of art and letting your thoughts drift can be really therapeutic. Many of
our stressors melt away as we try to figure out what Gaudi meant by all of those melting
clocks. But if that gets too heady, we're content with just admiring some beauty.
GO TO AN ART MUSEUM DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 9 | Tuesday |
| 2022 | November 9 | Wednesday |
| 2023 | November 9 | Thursday |
| 2024 | November 9 | Saturday |
| 2025 | November 9 | Sunday |
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The English Language Day: QR-quest "Top 10 facts about the world museums" - Fact 2
What is the world's most visited art museum?
The Louvre is the world's largest art museum, opens in Paris, France.
10 facts about The Louvre that you probably didn’t know
The world’s most visited museum a.k.a Musée du Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the national museum and art gallery of France, housing 380,000 art pieces, although all aren’t exhibited to the public.
1) The Louvre Museum was originally a Fortress
The first fact about the Louvre Museum is that it was initially a fortress. However, in the 16th century, it was reconstructed to serve as a palace for the French Monarchy. Nearly every French Monarch expanded it. In 1682, King Louis XIV moved the royal residence to Versailles. It is said that during the French Revolution Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette were forcibly removed from Versailles. They were kept in the Tuilleries Palace, then located next to the Louvre museum, later they were executed there in 1793.
2) It was once called the Musée Napoléon
In August 1793, the National Assembly opened the Louvre as a museum with a collection of 537 paintings, it was shut in 1796 because there were structural problems with the building. Napoleon Bonaparte reopened the museum in 1801 and expanded the collection by 5000 art pieces, he then renamed the museum as Musée Napoléon, but after he was abdicated with the treaty of Fontainebleau, the museum reverted back to its original name as the Louvre.
3) Another fact about the Louvre Museum is that it houses the famed Monalisa
The Monalisa by Leonardo Da Vinci is the museum’s most famous attraction and millions of people visit the museum each year to take a look at it. The iconic painting is only 21 by 30 inches and it is encased in bulletproof glass and has its own set of guards protecting it. This security is due to the fact that it was stolen in 1911 but was returned in 1913.
4) It is allegedly haunted by a mummy!
Another fact about the Louvre Museum is that it’s said to be haunted by a mummy called Belphegor. This myth even spurred a French television series and film. Another ghost who is said to haunt the museum is the Red Man of the Tuileries.
During the beginning of the German invasions during World War II, anticipating the fall of France, the director of the National Museum Jacques Jaujard, decided to do the evacuation of the Louvre collection into the provinces. The Louvre was officially closed for 3 days on 25th August 1939, during this time much of its collection was sent to Chateau de Chambord. During World War II the Nazis used the museum to store stolen art.
6) The Louvre’s glass pyramid is one of the most famous landmarks of Paris
The Louvre pyramid is the entrance to the Louvre museum, it was built by the Chinese-American architect I.M.Pei. Completed in 1989, it is entirely made up of glass and metal. Today it has become one of the most famous landmarks of Paris.
7) The most visited museum in the world
Another fact about the Louvre Museum is that in 2018, a record of 10.2 million people visited the museum! Thus making it one of the world’s most popular museum of art. A music video shot by Beyonce and JayZ at the museum has said to have contributed to this boost.
8) There are two Louvre Museums
Another fact about the Louvre Museum is that there are two of them! The second Louvre is located in Abu Dhabi. It was opened in 2017 and it is the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula. The architect for the museum is Jean Nouvel.
The Louvre, Abu Dhabi
9) Axe Historique
Axe Historique, also known as Voie Triomphale(triumphal way). It is a 5 km line of monuments, buildings and thoroughfares that extends from the centre of Paris to the west. The Louvre is at the centre and is located in the middle of the Grande Arche of La Defense, Arc de Triomphe, and the obelisk of the Place de la Concorde.
10) The last fact about the Louvre Museum is that it houses the largest collection of French paintings!
The Louvre houses the largest collection of French paintings from the 15th to the 19th century. It includes famous paintings such as The Raft of Medusa by Gericault, The liberty guiding the people by Delacroix, The coronation of Napoleon by David, The rape of Sabines women by Poussin and more.
Monday, November 1, 2021
The English Language Day: QR-quest "Top 10 facts about the world museums" - Fact 1
What is the most famous work of art in the world?
Leonardo da Vinci painted his masterpiece - the Mona Lisa, which is "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world."
Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind bulletproof glass within the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are likely to be baffled by the small subdued portrait of an ordinary woman. She’s dressed modestly in a translucent veil, dark robes, and no jewelry. Much has been said about her smile and gaze, but viewers still might wonder what all the fuss is about. Along with the mysteries of the sitter’s identity and her enigmatic look, the reason for the work’s popularity is one of its many conundrums. Although many theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the art piece’s celebrity, the most compelling arguments insist that there is no one explanation. The Mona Lisa’s fame is the result of many chance circumstances combined with the painting’s inherent appeal.
The English Language Day: Go to the Art Museum Day - Crossword "Museum Wonders"
Before doing the crossword, look through the vocabulary.
It will, obviously, help you solve it.
Now you are ready to do the crossword "Museum Wonders", if you solve it right, the reward words at the end of the crossword will tell you what to do next!
Good luck!
The English Language Day: Go to the Art Museum Day - QR-quest "Top 10 facts about the world museums"
Wanna get a 10? It's as easy as ABC! Just scan QR-code, find the answers to the questions, write them on the sheet of paper in the right order and show to the teacher in classroom 311. Be as fast as the Flash, only the first ten lucky students will be awarded.
QR-quest "Top 10 facts about the world museums" - Fact 1
QR-quest "Top 10 facts about the world museums" - Fact 2
What is the world's most visited art museum?
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