Unit 3 Reading text

Which ones are modern architecture?

What does it look like?

Skimming :Get the main idea of each part. Part 1 (1 para.) Part 2 (2para.) Part 3 (3-5 para.) Part 4(6-8 para.) A. The differences between traditional and modern architecture B. Every great culture in the past had its own ideas expressed in art and architecture C. Examples of famous architects and great buildings. D. The beginning of modernism

1 Ancient and modern architecture were designed, planned and built in different styles. 2 It tells us the development of modernism. 3 To many people modern architecture equals progress. 4 The impression that modern architecture gives us is friendly. 5 Ancient architecture is far from nature. 6 Despite the traditional materials he used, Gaudi was a modern architect. 7 Some modern architects were inspired by things in nature. T styles

1 Ancient and modern architecture were designed, planned and built in different styles. 2 It tells us the development of modernism. 3 To many people modern architecture equals progress. 4 The impression that modern architecture gives us is friendly. 5 Ancient architecture is far from nature. 6 Despite the traditional materials he used, Gaudi was a modern architect. 7 Some modern architects were inspired by things in nature. F T T equals

equal v. 与、、、相同 / 相等 Five plus two equals seven. Adj. 相同 / 相等的 Equal pay for equal work. 同工同酬

1 Ancient and modern architecture were designed, planned and built in different styles. 2 It tells us the development of modernism. 3 To many people modern architecture equals progress. 4 The impression that modern architecture gives us is friendly. 5 Ancient architecture is far from nature. 6 Despite the traditional materials he used, Gaudi was a modern architect. 7 Some modern architects were inspired by things in nature. F F T T

Impress sth on/upon sb 使 … 铭记 …; 使想象 impress sth. On/in sth. 在 … 上 / 压 / 盖印 impress sb. (with sth.) 给予某人深刻印象 be impressed by/with/at sth 对 … 印象深刻  His words impressed themselves on my memory.  We were deeply impressed by his deeds.  The girl impressed her friends with liveliness and humor.  The organizer impressed a beautiful design on the clothes.

Give/Create/Leave /make a/an… impression on sb. The sights of the city left a deep impression on him. My general impression is that he seemed to be a pleasant man. I had the distinct impression that I was being followed. He gives the impression of being a hard-worker/that he works hard. Impressive adj. 这城市的景观给他留下了深刻的印象

1 Ancient and modern architecture were designed, planned and built in different styles. 2 It tells us the development of modernism. 3 To many people modern architecture equals progress. 4 The impression that modern architecture gives us is friendly. 5 Ancient architecture is far from nature. 6 Despite the traditional materials he used, Gaudi was a modern architect. 7 Some modern architects were inspired by things in nature. F F F T T T Despite

1 Ancient and modern architecture were designed, planned and built in different styles. 2 It tells us the development of modernism. 3 To many people modern architecture equals progress. 4 The impression that modern architecture gives us is friendly. 5 Ancient architecture is far from nature. 6 Despite the traditional materials he used, Gaudi was a modern architect. 7 Some modern architects were inspired by things in nature. F F F T T T T inspired

architecture difference more examples modernism architects Careful reading:

Why? When was modernism invented?

Modern architecture Classical architecture

modern architecture classical architecture Steel concreteglasswoodstone brick man-made materials earth natural materials

modern architecture classical architecture Huge; like boxes with flat roofs, sharp corners and glass walls Have no straight lines How …feel? hard unfriendly beautiful natural

---- a Spanish architect ----an American architect

His works What’s the characteristics of his architecture ? Gaudi

Balconies look like _________. Other parts look like ________. Walls seem to be covered with the _____ of a _____. The roof looks like the ____ of a _______. eyes bones skin fish back dragon

His works Guggenheim Museum, New York Hills/DeCaro House Fallingwater House, Pennsylvania Wright

the Opera House the new Olympic Stadium the Bird’s Nest seashell What …look like? Why…called?

Fill up with… Fill… with… 用 … 装 ( 满 )… … 装满了 … Be filled with. Be full of … Be crowded with… The driver filled up the tank with petrol. The river filled up with mud. He ran to the school with his mouth filled up with bread.

----pay attention to the key points Para1: “…have its own ideas of beauty expressed” “…find them designed, planned, built…” Para2: “…went against people’s feeling of beauty” “…wanted their buildings constructed…” Para4: “…impress us because they are huge…” “…glass walls that act as mirrors” Para7: “Despite using traditional materials,…” Para8: “Viewed from the top, it looks…”

Antonio Gaudi Frank Lloyd Wright Situation ---- suppose a famous modern architect (Gaudi or Wright) is here. What do you want to know about modern architecture and him? architect: Gaudi / Wright --- roles reporter

Teaching buildings gym dining room /canteen administrative building Scientific building dormitory library How many parts make up a school? ---- the architecture of a new school What kind of new school do you want to have,modern or classical ?

What…look like Why … What materials … What… style?

1.Exchange designs with your classmates and exhibit them. 2. Report what you have learned about modern architecture next time.