Answer Keys:
Part 1: Question 1 - 10
- 1 300
- 2 P.J. Browning
- 3 350
- 4 17th/seventeenth century
- 5 rural English
- 6 1.5 meters
- 7 1.5 meters
- 8 Bradwell Thompson
- 9 KN26 56T
- 10 23rd (of) March
Part 2: Question 11 - 20
- 11 E
- 12 F
- 13 G
- 14 A
- 15 B
- 16 A
- 17 C
- 18 A
- 19 B
- 20 C
Part 3: Question 21 - 30
- 21 A
- 22 A
- 23 A
- 24 B
- 25 B
- 26 A
- 27 B
- 28 C
- 29 C
- 30 A
Part 4: Question 31 - 40
- 31 basic colour use
- 32 by human standards
- 33 our closest relatives
- 34 in recognition of
- 35 figurative approach
- 36 a novelty
- 37 appropriate
- 38 more similarities
- 39 human intervention
- 40 open mind
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Questions 1-7
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Lot number | Example: 2374 |
Reserve price | ₤ 1 |
Name of artist | 2 |
Amount paid | ₤ 3 |
Description | 4 painting of a 5 landscape |
Width of painting without frame | 6 |
Width of painting with frame | 2 metres |
Height without frame | 1 metre |
Height with frame | 7 |
- 1 Answer: 300
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Q1
Reserve price:
₤ ________
Auctioneer: I hope you are satisfied with your purchase? If I may say so myself, I think you got a real bargain. What you paid is not much above the original reserve price of £300!
Note
The keyword concerned in Q1 is reserve price.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number relating to reserve price.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is 300.
For that reason, the answer of Q1 is 300.
- 2 Answer: P.J. Browning
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Q2
Name of artist ________
Client: I love P.J.Browning's work and to be honest I was prepared to pay a lot more.
Note
The keywords concerned in Q2 are name and artist.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of the artist.
The keywords are not mentioned in the conversation, however, the client did say that she loved P.J Browning’s painting and she had prepared to pay a lot more.
For that reason, the answer of Q2 is P.J. Browning.
- 3 Answer: 350
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Q3
Amount paid:
₤ ________
I'd decided beforehand that £500 would be my limit, so getting it £150 cheaper than I was prepared to pay for it was a wonderful surprise!
Note
The keyword concerned in Q3 is amount paid.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a number relating to the amount client paid.
The keyword is not mentioned in the conversation. The client said that she had decided to pay up to £500, so getting it £150 cheaper had been a wonderful surprise, meaning that she paid £350 for this painting.
For that reason, the answer of Q3 is 350.
- 4 Answer: 17th/seventeenth century
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Q4
Description
________ painting of a
Auctioneer: I have to say that 17th-century paintings of rural English scenes like this one are rather underrated. The art world seems to want abstract paintings by modern artists more. Geometric designs seem to be the trend today!
Note
The keywords concerned in Q4 are description and painting.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about describing the painting.
The keyword painting is mentioned in the conversation. The auctioneer said that 17th-century paintings like this one were rather underrated, meaning that this painting was a 17th-century one.
For that reason, the answer of Q4 is 17th-century.
- 5 Answer: rural English
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Q5
Description
________ painting of a _______ landscape
Auctioneer: I have to say that 17th-century paintings of rural English scenes like this one are rather underrated. The art world seems to want abstract paintings by modern artists more. Geometric designs seem to be the trend today!
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The keyword concerned in Q5 is landscape.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the landscape in the painting.
The keyword landscape is not mentioned in the conversation. However, the auctioneer did say that this painting was about rural English scenes (a synonym of landscapes).
For that reason, the answer of Q5 is rural English.
- 6 Answer: 1.5 meters
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Q6
Width of painting without frame
________
Client: Luckily, I'm very fortunate to live In a rather large country house. What are the exact measurements of the painting by the way?
Auctioneer: The width is 1.5 metres and the height, is.1 metre, without, the frame that is. If you include the gilt-covered frame, which is quite large to balance the size of the painting, you can add on another 0,5 metres for the width and the same again for the height, obviously.
Note
The keywords concerned in Q6 are width and without frame.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the number of metres relating to the width of the painting without frame.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation. It is stated that the width is 1.5 metres and the height is 1 metre without frame.
For that reason, the answer of Q6 is 1.5 metres.
- 7 Answer: 1.5 meters
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Q7
Height with frame ________
Auctioneer: The width is 1.5 metres and the height, is.1 metre, without, the frame that is. If you include the gilt-covered frame, .which Is quite large to balance the size of the painting, you can add on another 0,5 metres for the width and the same again for the height, obviously.
Note
The keywords concerned in Q7 are height and with frame.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the number of metres relating to the height of the painting with frame.
The keywords frame and height are mentioned in the conversation. It is stated in the conversation that we could add on 0.5 metres for that height if a frame was included. As the height without frame is 1 metre, the height with frame is 1.5 metres.
For that reason, the answer of Q7 is 1.5 metres. Do not be misled by the option 0.5 metres because it’s the height to add on when a frame is included.
Questions 8-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name | Mrs. 8 |
Address | Charlton Manor, Kingston Village Post Code: 9 |
Requested delivery date | 10 (Day: Tuesday) |
- 8 Answer: Bradwell Thompson
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Q8
Name
Mrs. ________
Auctioneer: Could you remind me of your name, please?
Client: Oh, yes, it's Mrs. Bradwell-Thompson. It's a double barrel surname, so you need a hyphen In between the 2 surnames, you see.
Auctioneer: So that's spelt B-R-A-D-W-E-L-L followed by a hyphen, then T-H-O-M-S-O-N?
Client: Well, the first party's right. But you spell Thompson with a 'P' In between the 'M' and the 'S' of the surname.
Note
The keyword concerned in Q8 is name.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the name of the client.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is Bradwell-Thompson. Remember to write a hyphen between the 2 surnames and to write Thompson instead of Thomson.
All things considered, the answer of Q8 is Bradwell-Thompson.
- 9 Answer: KN26 56T
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Q9
Address
Charlton Manor, Kingston Village
Post Code:
________
Auctioneer: OK... and your address, please?
Client: Yes, It's 'Charlton Manor'; that's spelt, C-H-A-R-L-T-O-N, and I live In Kingston Village. Oh and of course you'll need the postcode, too, It's KN26 56T.
Auctioneer: Sorry, did you say KM26 56T?
Client: No, it's K-N-not an 'M' then 2-6 5-6-T.
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The keyword concerned in Q9 is Post Code.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the postcode of the client’s address.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is KN2656T. Do not be misled by the option KM6256T as it was confirmed to be false.
All things considered, the answer of Q9 is KN2656T.
- 10 Answer: 23rd (of) March
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Q10
Requested delivery date ________ (Day: Tuesday)
Auctioneer: Well, thank you, Mrs. Bradwell-Thompson, I think that's just about everything... Oh and I need to know when you would like the painting delivered. We deliver on Tuesdays and Fridays, the week following an auction.
Client: Well... I'm having a long-weekend break In the Cotswolds, a charming area of England, you know, so this coming Friday would be impossible. Flow about next Tuesday?
Auctioneer: No problem at all, madam. So that will be the 23rd of March.
Note
The keywords concerned in Q10 are requested delivery date and Tuesday.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a date of Tuesday on which the painting should be delivered.
The keyword Tuesday is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is 23rd of March.
For that reason, the answer of Q10 is 23rd of March.
Questions 11-15
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-15.
11 Cloakroom
12 Permanent Collection Gallery
13 Storage Room
14 Cowell Room
15 Staffroom and Kitchen
- 11 Answer: E
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Q11
Cloakroom
Now... where you picked up your maps is just to the left, as you enter the building, outside the Museum Store. By the way, the Store Is a great place to pick up some souvenirs before you leave. Oh and if anyone wants to leave a coat in the cloakroom, then please feel free to do so at no extra charge. It's just over there on the other side of the entrance to the Museum Store.
Note
The keyword concerned in Q11 is cloakroom.
The keyword is mentioned in the speech. It is stated that there was a souvenir store on the left of the entrance (matching with option D) and the cloakroom is on the other side of the entrance, meaning that it’s on the right side of the entrance, matching with option E.
For that reason, the answer of Q11 is E.
- 12 Answer: F
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Q12
Permanent Collection Gallery
OK... So this nice spacious area we're now standing In is the Rotunda. It contains some of the museum's most striking sculptures. From here you gain access to all the museum. Leading off from the Rotunda are the Warburton Gallery and our other large gallery that houses a permanent art collection. We'll be starting our tour actually in the Permanent Collection Gallery as it's the nearest of the two galleries to the entrance.
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The keyword concerned in Q12 is permanent collection gallery.
The keyword is mentioned in the speech. On the way from Rotunda to Warburton Gallery, there are 2 rooms F and G which can be the Permanent Collection Gallery. F is nearer to the entrance, matching with the information that the Permanent Collection Gallery was the nearest of the two galleries to the entrance.
For that reason, the answer of Q12 is F.
- 13 Answer: G
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Storage Room
Oh, the smaller room behind the Warburton Gallery that you see on your maps is just a storage space for the museum and access is blocked off to the public by a railing across the entrance to that area.
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The keyword concerned in Q13 is storage room.
The keyword storage is mentioned in the speech. It is stated that there was a storage space behind the Warburton Gallery, matching with information of G.
For that reason, the answer of Q13 is G.
- 14 Answer: A
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Q14
Cowell Room
So now, where were we? Ah yes... After we've visited those galleries which will take us a good hour as there are so many interesting exhibits to see, we'll make our way back across the Rotunda and visit the Cowell Room. It's right at the far end of the museum on the opposite side of the Rotunda to the Warburton and Permanent Collection galleries. It's one of the museum highlights and contains some high-quality contemporary art exhibits
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The keyword concerned in Q14 is Cowell Room.
The keyword is mentioned in the speech. The Cowell Room is said to be at the far end of the museum, on the opposite side of the Rotunda to the Warburton Gallery, matching with option A.
For that reason, the answer of Q14 is A.
- 15 Answer: B
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Q15
Staffroom and Kitchen
Oh... I'm so sorry, I forgot to point out the ladles and gents toilets, earlier. They're just before you get to the Cowell Room and are adjacent to the Museum Store. Don't go into the room opposite the toilets. That's our staff room area and kitchen!
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The keywords concerned in Q15 are staff room and kitchen.
The keywords are mentioned in the speech. There was a toilet just before you get to the Cowell Rome and adjacent to Museum Store (D), meaning that the toilet is C. The staffroom and kitchen are said to be in the opposite of the toilets, matching with option B.
For that reason, the answer of Q15 is B.
Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
All museum patrons
- A
- B
- C
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Q16 All museum patrons A. receive advance information about events. B. have a discount on entry to the museum. C. can take one non-paying guest into the museum | Well, I hope you all found the tour Interesting. If any of you would like to become a patron of the museum, you can request information from the Museum Store. Being a patron entitles you to special discounts on visiting exhibitions and first refusal on tickets to special events. You will also be the first to know about our museum events as you are automatically placed on the museum's mailing list. You can choose to become a 'Gold', 'Silver' or 'Bronze' patron of the museum. 'Gold' patrons are also permitted free entry for one accompanying guest. However, all patrons can receive year-round benefits that are not enjoyed by non-patrons. |
Note The keyword concerned in Q16 is museum patrons. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be the benefits of all museum patrons. Option B. have a discount on entry to museum is incorrect. It is stated that being museum patrons entitled you to discount on visiting exhibitions, not museum. Option A. receive advance information about events is correct. It is stated in the speech that museum patrons are the first to know about events as they are automatically placed on the museum’s mailing list. Option C. can take one non-paying guest into museum is incorrect. Only Gold patrons are permitted to do that. All things considered, the answer of Q16 is A. receive advance information about events. | |
The Masked Ball
- A
- B
- C
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Q17 The Masked Ball A. is an annual event. B. will be held on New Year's Day. C. will be a unique event. | Having said all that, I would now like to announce some very special news. Next year will be our centenary celebrations. It's hard to believe It but the museum was founded over 100 years ago! Accordingly, we will be seeing in the New Year in style with a special Masked Ball. This has been organised in response to a special request from some of our patrons. |
Note The keyword concerned in Q17 is Masked Ball. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be information relating to The Masked Ball. Option A. is an annual event is incorrect. According to the speech, as it was the museum’s 100-year celebration, they would hold an event named Masked Ball. Option B. will be held on New Year’s Day is incorrect. The Masked Ball is said to be held next year, not on New Year’s Day. Option C. will be a unique event is correct. According to the speech, the Masked Ball is said to be special as it had been organized in response to special request from their patrons. All things considered, the answer of Q17 is C. will be an unique event. | |
Details of the Masked Ball
- A
- B
- C
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Q18 Details of the Masked Ball A. have yet to be confirmed. B. have been finalised. C. may be provided on request. | Plans have yet to be finalised for this one-off event, but a 'themed' Masked Ball has been suggested, the idea being that guests come in the guise of famous artists, past or present |
Note The keywords concerned in Q18 are details and Masked Ball. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be information about the Masked Ball. Option B. have been finalized is incorrect as it is stated that the plans have yet to be finalized. Option C. may be provided on request is also incorrect as this information is not mentioned in the speech. Option A. have yet to be confirmed is correct. Plans and the theme of Masked Ball have been suggested but not confirmed yet. For that reason, the answer of Q18 is A. have yet to be confirmed. | |
Certain events at the Garden Party are
- A
- B
- C
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Q19 Certain events at the Garden Party are A. more expensive than others. B. liable to cancellation. C. almost fully booked. | One exciting event that has been confirmed is the Summer Garden Party. We are anticipating a lot of interest for this one so it's best to book well. In advance. Whilst the tickets are by no means cheap, we like to think that the price reflects the quality of the event. Amongst the many treats we have in store for you is a live orchestra playing in the museum's gardens which are to the back of the main building. It is weather permitting of course. Again we are dependent on good weather in order for the barbeque to take place. Alternatively, a sit-down meal will be provided in the Cowell Room |
Note The keywords concerned in Q19 are events and Garden party. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be information about certain events at the Garden Party. Option A. more expensive than others is incorrect. There is no comparison between Garden Party and other events’ ticket price. Option B. liable to cancelation is correct. Despite of being dependent on good weather, the Garden Party does have alternative plan like sit-down meal. Option C. almost fully booked is incorrect. They were anticipating a lot of interest on this event but there was no information about whether it was fully booked or not. All things considered, the answer of Q19 is B. liable to cancellation. | |
The forthcoming artistic events feature
- A
- B
- C
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Q20 The forthcoming artistic events feature A. newcomers to the art world. B. established artists. C. a mixture of new and established artists. | Coming up shortly is Euan Bailey's newest installation 'Light and Sound Waves'. Always thought-provoking, his previous installations have been very well-received. Finally, last but not least, we will be exhibiting the work of Sean Long, who will be making his artistic debut. |
Note The keywords concerned in Q20 forthcoming artistic events and feature. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about the forthcoming artistic events. Option A. newcomers to the art world is incorrect. The next event will feature Euan Bailey – an established artist. Option B. established artists is incorrect. They will also be exhibiting the work of a newly debut artist named Sean Long. For that reason, option C. a mixture of new (Sean Long) and established artists (Euan Bailey) is correct. All things considered, the answer of Q20 is C. a mixture of new and established artists. | |
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
'Outsider art' is created by artists who
- A
- B
- C
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Q21 'Outsider art' is created by artists who A. lack formal art training. B. have a formal background in art. C. make a living from their work. | You referred to outsider art as being the work of self-taught rather than trained or professional artists. |
Note The keywords concerned in Q21 are outsider art and artists. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about artists who created outsider art. The keyword outsider art is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is self-taught, matching with option A. lack formal art training. Option B. have a formal background in art and C. make a living from their work is incorrect. For that reason, the answer of Q21 is A. lack formal art training. | |
The art critic believes that
- A
- B
- C
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Q22 The art critic believes that A. the definition of 'art' is very flexible. B. there is a common perception of what constitutes 'art'. C. in theory, quality art can be produced by anyone. | Art Critic: Well, what we define as art will always remain subjective. But given that we can agree more or less on a common perception of what Is actually 'art', then yes, anyone In theory can produce art. The challenge, though, is to produce 'good art'. |
Note The keywords concerned in Q22 are art critic and believes. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about art critic’s belief. Option A. the definition of art is very flexible is correct. It is stated that art will always remain subjective, based on personal beliefs and feelings rather than facts. Option B. there is a common perception of what constitute art is incorrect as art is said to be subjective. Option C. in theory, quality art can be produced by any one is incorrect. It is said that in theory, anyone can produce art, but the challenge is to produce good art, meaning that not anyone can do that. All things considered, the answer of Q22 is A. the definition of art is very flexible. | |
According to the art critic, good art
- A
- B
- C
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Q23 According to the art critic, good art A. relies more on talent than skill. B. requires an equal combination of talent and skill. C. requires significant skill. | A great technique doesn't guarantee great art you know. But I think impressive art can still be produced by gifted artists lacking in what are accepted as basic art skills. |
Note The keyword concerned in Q23 is good art. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about good art. Option C. requires significant skill is incorrect. It is stated that artists lacking in basic art skills can still produce good art. Option B. requires an equal combination of talent and skill is incorrect as there is no information about combination of these two criteria. Option A. relies more on talent than skill is correct as good art can still be produced by talented artists without basic art skills. All things considered, the answer of Q23 is A. relies more on talent than skill. | |
Usually the public
- A
- B
- C
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Q24 Usually the public A. is unimpressed by outsider art. B. has little knowledge of outsider artists. C. only appreciates large-scale works of art. | I just wanted to ask how many outsider artists were or are recognised in their lifetime? Art Critic: Relatively few. The exceptions are the ones who create particularly monumental or significant works of art, like Nek Chand's sculpture garden in India or Ferdinand Cheval's fantastic building, the 'Palace Ideal'. Both, as you know, were created purely from recycled materials. Art Critic: But what impresses people most is not so much the sheer scale of these buildings and sculptures as the work involved. |
Note The keywords concerned in Q24 are usually and public. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about the public’s thoughts about art. The keyword public is not mentioned in the conversation, however, there was information about the popularity if outsider art in public. Option A. is unimpressed by outsider art is incorrect. There was no information about whether the public was impressed with outsider art or not. Option C. only appreciated large-scale works of art is incorrect as the scale of art is not mentioned as criteria to be recognized by the public. Option B. has little knowledge of outsider artists is correct as only a few people can recognize them. All things considered, the answer of Q24 is B. has little knowledge of outsider artists. | |
The works of Nek Chand and Ferdinand Cheval
- A
- B
- C
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Q25 The works of Nek Chand and Ferdinand Cheval A. impress most due to their size. B. were created without official consent. C. were inspired by a romantic idea. | Art Critic: But what impresses people most is not so much the sheer scale of these buildings and sculptures as the work involved. These artists built their works single-handedly over many years and more to the point - in total secret, as they lacked planning permission. That adds to the romance of the whole undertaking, don't you think? |
Note The keywords concerned in Q25 are Nek Chand and Ferdinand Cheval. From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about the works of two artists. Option A. impress most due to their size is incorrect. It is stated that what impresses people most is not the scale of the work. Option B. were created without official consent is correct, as it matches with the information that there works are done in total secret, without planning permission. Option C. were inspired by a romantic idea is incorrect. The romance is from building these works in total secret but not any romantic idea. All things considered, the answer of Q25 is B. were created without official consent. | |
Questions 26-30
What does Jake say about the following?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.
| A | are overrated |
| B | lack skill |
| C | have popular appeal |
26 modern painters
27 outsider artists
28 Renaissance artists
29 Impressionist artists
30 modern sculptors
- 26 Answer: A
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Q26
modern painters
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Guess so. You know, I expect modern artists to use conventions like perspective, at least. And another thing: I can't really understand why modern artists are often so highly acclaimed by critics,
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The keyword concerned in Q26 is modern painters.
The keyword modern is mentioned by Jake when he said that modern artists are highly acclaimed or in other words, overrated. This information matches with option A. are overrated.
For that reason, the answer of Q26 is A. are overrated.
- 27 Answer: B
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Q27
Outsider artists
whilst outsider artists are virtually ignored - that's probably because they are generally not as skillful, I suppose.
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The keyword concerned in Q27 is outsider artists.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is not as skillful. This information matches with option B. lack skill.
For that reason, the answer of Q27 is B. lack skill.
- 28 Answer: C
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Q28
Renaissance artists
Audience Member 1 (Jake): I suppose. Like everyone I can appreciate Renaissance Art as exemplified by Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Amazing technique and all that...
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The keyword concerned in Q28 is Renaissance artists.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation. Jake referred to Da Vinci and Michelangelo, 2 well-known artists as example of Renaissance artists, meaning that he supposed Renaissance artists are popular, matching with option C. have popular appeal.
For that reason, the answer of Q28 is C. have popular appeal.
- 29 Answer: C
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Q29
Impressionist artists
Amazing technique and all that... and I also understand the popularity of Impressionist artists, too.
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The keyword concerned in Q29 is impressionist artists.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation as Jake said he could understand the popularity of impressionist artist. This information matches with option C. have popular appeal.
For that reason, the answer of Q29 is C. have popular appeal.
- 30 Answer: A
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Q30
Modern sculptors
Art Critic: One other question... What's your opinion of modern sculpture? Do you have the same opinion of modern sculpture as you do of modern painting?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): I think all sculptures have to be pretty skilled to work with materials like metal and stone, so I admire them in a way. But many modern sculptures, particularly public artworks, are often given praise I feel they don't deserve.
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The keyword concerned in Q30 are modern sculptors.
The keyword is mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is given praise they didn’t deserve. This information matches with option A. are overrated.
For that reason, the answer of Q30 is A. are overrated.
Questions 31-35
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Despite the rather 31 . animal paintings are nevertheless impressive. However, 32 such artworks are considered rather primitive. Whilst we might expect apes, 33 to have some artistic talent, other animal species do, too. Recently, an inter-species exhibition of animal art was held 34 such a phenomenon. Animals, though, tend to adopt an abstract rather than a 35 to.art. |
- 31 Answer: basic colour use
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Q31
Despite the rather ________ animal paintings are nevertheless impressive.
When most of you were looking at the frankly basic colour use and rather primitive painting techniques, you probably were more than a little surprised.
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The keywords concerned in Q31 are animal paintings and impressive.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be something, which is opposite with impressive paintings because the speakers use despite as linking words.
The keyword painting is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer, which is basic colour use. It is stated that despite the basic colour use and primitive painting techniques, you probably were more than a little surprised, meaning that these paintings are impressive.
For that reason, the answer of Q31 is basic colour use.
- 32 Answer: by human standards
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Q32
However, ________ such artworks are considered rather primitive.
Whilst the artwork would be definitely primitive by human standards.
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The keyword of Q32 are artworks and primitive.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adverbial phrase.
The keywords are mentioned in the conversation, followed by the answer, which is by human standards. It is stated that by human standards, such artworks are considered rather primitive.
For that reason, the answer of Q32 is by human standards.
- 33 Answer: our closest relatives
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Q33
Whilst we might expect apes, ________ to have some artistic talent, other animal species do, too.
Nor were the artworks purely the work of our closest relatives, the apes. No, they were produced by animal artists, drawn from a diverse pool of species, ranging from elephants to gorillas, birds and even sloths!
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The keywords concerned in Q33 are apes and artistic talent.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be name of an animal which also have artistic talent like apes or a phrase used to add information about apes.
The keyword apes is mentioned in the speech. It is stated that apes, our closest relatives, can produce artworks as well as other animals like gorillas, birds and sloths.
For that reason, the answer of Q33 is our closest relatives.
- 34 Answer: in recognition of
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Q34
Recently, an inter-species exhibition of animal art was held ________ such a phenomenon.
In fact, in recognition of this, last year, London's Grant Museum of Zoology staged what organisers thought was the first Inter-species show of paintings by animals
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The keyword concerned in Q34 is inter-species exhibition.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be about the inter-species exhibition.
The keyword inter-species is mentioned in the speech. It is stated the in recognition of the phenomenon animals like gorillas, birds and sloths can produce artworks, an inter-species exhibition was held.
For that reason, the answer of Q34 is in recognition of.
- 35 Answer: figurative approach
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Q35
Animals, though, tend to adopt an abstract rather than a ________ to.art.
In the show, art was shown from an orangutan, a gorilla and an elephant. Whilst the gorilla and the orangutan produced works that bore a resemblance to the paintings of modern artists de Kooning and Kline, the elephant's work took a more figurative approach in the rendering of a flower pot.
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The keywords concerned in Q35 are adopt, abstract and to art.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun.
The keywords are not mentioned in the speech, however, the speaker said that animal took a more figurative approach in the rendering of a flower pot or in other words, the tend to adopt a figurative approach to art.
For that reason, the answer of Q35 is figurative approach.
Questions 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Today, animal artists are no longer such 36 as they once were.
Art equipment and tools need to be species- 37 in order for animals to be creative.
It would seem that Man and animals share 38 than at first thought.
Some animal artworks may, however, be the result of 39
Sceptics are probably best advised, though, to maintain an 40 when it comes to animal art.
- 36 Answer: a novelty
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Q36
Today, animal artists are no longer such ________ as they once were.
Back then, animal art-makers were regarded as little more than a novelty. Today, however, animal artists are not viewed so much as novelties but as sophisticated creators with skills and senses that they use to execute artworks in ways humans never can.
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The keywords concerned in Q36 are animal artists and no longer.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun (as it follows the word such).
According to the speech, animal art-makers (or animal artists) used to be referred to as a novelty. Today, they are viewed as sophisticated creators with skills and senses that they use to execute artworks in ways humans never can.
For that reason, the answer of Q36 is a novelty.
- 37 Answer: appropriate
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Q37
Art equipment and tools need to be species-________ in order for animals to be creative.
Obviously you can't give a lizard a paintbrush and expect it to draw! What the zookeepers do, though, is to give animals species-appropriate art materials and tools. For example, sloth bears, who feed by blowing away dirt from the forest floor to feed on termites, have been given a straw-like apparatus to blow paint onto a canvas.
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The keywords concerned in Q37 are equipment, tools, species and creative.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be an adjective.
The keyword species is mentioned in the speech, followed by the answer, which is appropriate. According to the speech, the equipment and tools should be species-appropriate. The speaker also mentioned lizard using a paintbrush as an example of inappropriate tools.
For that reason, the answer of Q37 are appropriate.
- 38 Answer: more similarities
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Q38
It would seem that Man and animals share ________ than at first thought.
the obvious conclusion to draw from all this Is that there are more similarities between Man and other animals than some of us might care to admit.
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The keywords concerned in Q38 are man, animals, share and first thought.
The keywords are mentioned in the speech when the speaker said that man and animals share more similarities than some of us care to admit (or at first thought).
For that reason, the answer of Q38 is more similarities.
- 39 Answer: human intervention
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Q39
Some animal artworks may, however, be the result of ________
Certain conventions are evident in the animals' art that suggests a degree of human intervention.
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The keywords concerned in Q39 are animal artworks and the result of.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun.
The keyword the result of is not mentioned in the speech, however, there was information about evidence of animals’ art as the result of human intervention.
For that reason, the answer of Q39 is human intervention.
- 40 Answer: open mind
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Q40
Sceptics are probably best advised, though, to maintain an ________ when it comes to animal art.
Nevertheless, we should keep an open mind about animal art as there are just as many examples of artworks that have been completed by animals without human aid.
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The keywords concerned in Q40 are sceptics and maintain.
From the question, we can assume that the answer should be a noun, something to maintain when it comes to animal art.
The keywords are not mentioned in the speech; however, it is stated that when it comes to animal arts without human aid, we should keep (maintain) an open mind.
For that reason, the answer of Q40 is open mind.
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Part 1
You will hear part of a conversation between an art auctioneer and their client. First you have some time to look at questions 1-7. [Pause 30 seconds]
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
Auctioneer: Good afternoon, madam. Ah yes, I see you successfully bid for Lot 2374.
Client: Good afternoon. Yes, that's correct.
Narrator: The Lot number of the auctioned article is 2374, so you write '2374' in the space provided. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1-7.
Auctioneer: Good afternoon, madam. Ah yes, I see you successfully bid for Lot 2374.
Client: Good afternoon. Yes, that's correct.
Auctioneer: I hope you are satisfied with your purchase? If I may say so myself, I think you got a real bargain. What you paid is not much above the original reserve price of £300!
Client: I love P.J.Browning's work and to be honest I was prepared to pay a lot more. I'd decided beforehand that £500 would be my limit, so getting it £150 cheaper than I was prepared to pay for it was a wonderful surprise!
Auctioneer: I have to say that 17th-century paintings of rural English scenes like this one are rather underrated. The art world seems to want abstract paintings by modern artists more. Geometric designs seem to be the trend today!
Client; Not my taste at all! I have a more conservative taste when it comes to art. The painting will blend In with my antique furniture at home.
Auctioneer: Well, I hope you have a big wall to put It on!
Client: Luckily, I'm very fortunate to live In a rather large country house. What are the exact measurements of the painting by the way?
Auctioneer: The width is 1.5 metres and the height, is.1 metre, without, the frame that is. If you include the gilt-covered frame, .which Is quite large to balance the size of the painting, you can add on another 0,5 metres for the width and the same again for the height, obviously.
Client: That shouldn't prove too much of a problem. I'm just happy I managed to win the bid for this wonderful painting!
Narrator: Before listening to the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 8-10. [Pause 30 seconds] Now listen and answer questions 8-10.
Auctioneer: So, madam, I would just like to take down some details from you.
Client: OK, go ahead!
Auctioneer: I recognise your face as you've attended several of our auctions before, but I can't put a name to your face. Could you remind me of your name, please?
Client: Oh, yes, it's Mrs. Bradwell-Thompson. It's a double barrel surname, so you need a hyphen In between the 2 surnames, you see.
Auctioneer: So that's spelt B-R-A-D-W-E-L-L followed by a hyphen, then T-H-O-M-S-O-N?
Client: Well, the first part's right. But you spell Thompson with a 'P' In between the 'M' and the 'S' of the surname.
Auctioneer: OK... and your address, please?
Client: Yes, It's 'Charlton Manor'; that's spelt, C-H-A-R-L-T-O-N, and I live In Kingston Village. Oh and of course you'll need the postcode, too, It's KN26 56T.
Auctioneer: Sorry, did you say KM26 56T?
Client: No, it's K-N-not an 'M' then 2-6 5-6-T.
Auctioneer: Well, thank you, Mrs. Bradwell-Thompson, I think that's just about everything... Oh and I need to know when you would like the painting delivered. We deliver on Tuesdays and Fridays, the week following an auction.
Client: Well... I'm having a long-weekend break In the Cotswolds, a charming area of England, you know, so this coming Friday would be impossible. Flow about next Tuesday?
Auctioneer: No problem at all, madam. So that will be the 23rd of March.
Client: Superb! Thank you.
Auctioneer: Not at all, madam, It was a pleasure doing business with you.
Narrator: That's the end of Part 1. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now turn to Part 2.
Part 2
You will hear the curator of an art museum talking to a group of visitors who are visiting the museum for the first time.
First you will have time to look at questions 11-15.
[Pause 30 seconds]
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11-15.
Curator: A very good afternoon to you all, ladies and gentlemen! I'm glad you've chosen to visit the prestigious Triton Museum of Art today and I'll look forward to showing you around. But first, I would just like you to refer to the maps of the museum that you picked up on your way In.
Now... where you picked up your maps is just to the left, as you enter the building, outside the Museum Store. By the way, the Store Is a great place to pick up some souvenirs before you leave. Oh and if anyone wants to leave a coat in the cloakroom, then please feel free to do so at no extra charge. It's just over there on the other side of the entrance to the Museum Store. OK... So this nice spacious area we're now standing In is the Rotunda. It contains some of the museum's most striking sculptures. From here you gain access to all the museum. Leading off from the Rotunda are the Warburton Gallery and our other large gallery that houses a permanent art collection. We'll be starting our tour actually in the Permanent Collection Gallery as it's the nearest of the two galleries to the entrance. We'll make our way afterwards to the other gallery I mentioned, as it's right next door. Oh, the smaller room behind the Warburton Gallery that you see on your maps is just a storage space for the museum and access is blocked off to the public by a railing across the entrance to that area. So now, where were we? Ah yes... After we've visited those galleries which will take us a good hour as there are so many interesting exhibits to see, we'll make our way back across the Rotunda and visit the Cowell Room. It's right at the far end of the museum on the opposite side of the Rotunda to the Warburton and Permanent Collection galleries. It's one of the museum highlights and contains some high quality contemporary art exhibits. Oh... I'm so sorry, I forgot to point out the ladles and gents toilets, earlier. They're just before you get to the Cowell Room and are adjacent to the Museum Store. Don't go into the room opposite the toilets. That's our staffroom area and kitchen! Right... so that's all you need to know for the moment... Let's begin the tour!
Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the discussion you have some time to look at questions 16-20, [Pause 30 seconds]
Now listen and answer questions 16-20.
Well, I hope you all found the tour Interesting. If any of you would like to become a patron of the museum, you can request information from the Museum Store. Being a patron entitles you to special discounts on visiting exhibitions and first refusal on tickets to special events. You will also be the first to know about our mu-seum events as you are automatically placed on the museum's mailing list.
You can choose to become a 'Gold', 'Silver' or 'Bronze' patron of the museum. 'Gold' patrons are also permitted free entry for one accompanying guest. However, all patrons can receive year-round benefits that are not enjoyed by non-patrons.
Having said all that, I would now like to announce some very special news. Next year will be our centenary celebrations. It's hard to believe It but the museum was founded over 100 years ago! Accordingly, we will be seeing in the New Year in style with a special Masked Ball. This has been organised in response to a special request from some of our patrons. Plans have vet to be finalised for this one-off event, but a 'themed' Masked Ball has been suggested, the idea being that guests come in the guise of famous artists, past or present. One exciting event that has been confirmed is the Summer Garden Party. We are anticipating a lot of interest for this one so it's best to book well In advance. Whilst the tickets are by no means cheap, we like to think that the price reflects the quality of the event. Amongst the many treats we have in store for you is a live orchestra playing in the museum's gardens which are to the back of the main building. It is weather permitting of course. Again we are dependent on good weather in order for the barbeque to take place. Alternatively, a sit-down meal will be provided in the Cowell Room. Everything from the entertainment to the food is included in the ticket price so there are no hidden extras!
Now, having given you a round-up of the highlights of next year's social events, let's go on to the artistic highlights of next month. Coming up shortly is Euan Bailey's newest installation 'Light and Sound Waves'. Always thought-provoking, his previous installations have been very well-received. We will also have Hamish Barnes here for the first time as artist-in-residence. He will be encouraging visitors to adopt a more 'hands-on' approach to art! Finally, last but not least, we will be exhibiting the work of Sean Long, who will be making his artistic debut. His work will be on show in the Warburton Gallery over the summer period. We are anticipating a large attendance at his exhibition.
Well, that's all from me. I look forward to seeing you at one or maybe all of our events. It's certainly going to be an action-packed year for the museum, both culturally and socially!
Narrator: That's the end of Part 2. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now turn to Part 3.
Part 3
You will hear part of a televised question and answer session between a celebrated art critic and 3 members of the public, following a talk on 'Outsider Art'. First you have some time to look at questions 21-25. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now listen carefully and answer questions 21-25.
Art Critic: I think I've said enough, so now it's the turn of the audience. Would anyone like to start the ball rolling and comment on anything I said earlier in my talk? Ah that young gentleman over there.,.
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Hi. My name's Jake and I've got a question for you. You referred to outsider art as being the work of self-taught rather than trained or professional artists... Does that mean anyone can produce art, then?
Art Critic: Well, what we define as art will always remain subjective. But given that we can agree more or less on a common perception of what Is actually 'art', then yes, anyone In theory can produce art. The challenge, though, is to produce 'good art'.
Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Excuse me... May I ask a question, please?
Art Critic: Yes of course... Would you like to introduce yourself to the audience?
Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Sure, my name's Lucy.
Art Critic: So Lucy, what would you like to ask?
Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Don't you think that untrained artists lack the necessary technique to produce good art? I felt that some of the paintings by 'outsider' artists that you showed us earlier were, to be honest, rather crude.
Art Critic: I think you're confusing technique with art here. A great technique doesn't guarantee great art you know. But I think impressive art can still be produced by gifted artists lacking in what are accepted as basic art skills. OK,..Can I have another question from a member of the audience, please?
Audience Member 3 (Dave): Hi. I've got a question. Oh, my name's Dave, by the way... I just wanted to ask how many outsider artists were or are recognised in their lifetime?
Art Critic: Relatively few. The exceptions are the ones who create particularly monumental or significant works of art, like Nek Chand's sculpture garden in India or Ferdinand Cheval's fantastic building, the 'Palace Ideal'. Both, as you know, were created purely from recycled materials.
Audience Member 3 (Dave): Yeah, they were pretty amazing...I remember them from the slides you showed earlier.
Art Critic: But what impresses people most is not so much the sheer scale of these buildings and sculptures as the work involved. These artists built their works single-handedly over many years and more to the point - in total secret, as they lacked planning permission. That adds to the romance of the whole undertaking, don't you think?
Audience Member 3 (Dave): Well, their work certainly impressed me!
Art Critic: Yes, outsider art certainly produces work that is one-of-a-kind.
Narrator: Before you hear the rest of the discussion you have some time to look at questions 26-30. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now listen and answer questions 26-30.
Art Critic: So, now I would like to pose some questions to the audience. First, I would like to ask someone from the audience which, out of all the outsider artwork I showed you previously, is the most impressive and why?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Excuse me, may I...?
Art Critic: Oh yes, hello again, Jake. So tell me, which artwork was your favourite?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Well, funnily enough, the paintings by Adolf Wolfi. I know the perspective is crazy and all over the place but the work is so detailed!
Art Critic: Well, look at the great artists, like Picasso and Matisse. Perspective, or lack of It, was never an Issue with them.
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Oddly, whilst I appreciate that style In outsider art, I can't say the same for modern art. I guess it's because I don't approach the two art forms with the same set of expectations.
Art Critic: Interesting... You mean you expect more of artists with obvious skill and a professional training, like Picasso and Matisse?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): Guess so. You know, I expect modern artists to use conventions like perspective, at least. And another thing: I can't really understand why modern artists are often so highly acclaimed by critics, whilst outsider artists are virtually ignored - that's probably because they are generally not as skillful, I suppose.
Art Critic: I take your point. I imagine with the exception of outsider artists, you tend to like work by more traditional artists?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): I suppose. Like everyone I can appreciate Renaissance Art as exemplified by Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Amazing technique and all that... and I also understand the popularity of Impressionist artists, too.
Art Critic: One other question... What's your opinion of modern sculpture? Do you have the same opinion of modern sculpture as you do of modern painting?
Audience Member 1 (Jake): I think all sculptors have to be pretty skilled to work with materials like metal and stone, so I admire them in a way. But many modern sculptures, particularly public artworks, are often given praise I feel they don't deserve.
Art Critic: Hmmm... You seem to have quite definite views about art! Well, It was most interesting hearing your views.
Narrator: That's the end of Part 3. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now turn to Part 4.
Part 4
You will hear part of an art lecture. First you have some time to look at questions 31-40. [Pause 1 minute]
Now listen carefully and answer questions 31-40.
Lecturer: I have just shown you all some slides of a very varied set of paintings. I noticed, as I was showing the slides, a few giggles in the audience and a few looks of dismay. I guess, entitling my lecture 'Unconventional Art Geniuses' was a bit misleading. When most of you were looking at the frankly basic colour use and rather primitive painting techniques, you probably were more than a little surprised.
Well... I have a shock for you all. What I'm about to tell you next will help you understand the title of my lecture. All the slides I showed you previously are of artworks made by... wait for it... animals! Yes, I heard a few gasps In the audience when I said that. Whilst the artwork would be definitely primitive by human standards, when you consider that the artworks were executed by animals, then, well, they are frankly staggering! Nor were the artworks purely the work of our closest relatives, the apes. No, they were produced by animal artists, drawn from a diverse pool of species, ranging from elephants to gorillas, birds and even sloths! In fact, in recognition of this, last year, London's Grant Museum of Zoology staged what organisers thought was the first Inter-species show of paintings by animals. In the show, art was shown from an orangutan, a gorilla and an elephant. Whilst the gorilla and the orangutan produced works that bore a resemblance to the paintings of modern artists de Kooning and Kline, the elephant's work took a more figurative approach in the rendering of a flower pot.
Now before you all go thinking this is a revolutionary discovery, I would like to put the record straight. The contribution animals can make to the art world was highlighted as far back as the 1950s. In this decade, Desmond Morris, celebrated social anthropologist and author of bestsellers, such as 'Bodywatching' and 'The Naked Ape', Introduced Congo the painting chimp to the British public in a TV appearance. Back then, animal art-makers were regarded as little more than a novelty. Today, however, animal artists are not viewed so much as novelties but as sophisticated creators with skills and senses that they use to execute artworks in ways humans never can.
As a result of animals being taken more seriously as creators of art, it has become commonplace today for zoos to provide materials to captive animals. The hope is that by giving animals the means to create art, they will be kept physically and mentally stimulated. Obviously you can't give a lizard a paintbrush and expect it to draw! What the zookeepers do, though, is to give animals species-appropriate art materials and tools. For example, sloth bears, who feed by blowing away dirt from the forest floor to feed on termites, have been given a straw-like apparatus to blow paint onto a canvas.
What is one of the most interesting discoveries to come out of all this, though, is the finding that animals voluntarily and Instinctively participate in the creation of art. It seems therefore that animals derive as much pleasure as humans do in applying paint to canvas or making a clay or plasticine figure. The obvious conclusion to draw from all this Is that there are more similarities between Man and other animals than some of us might care to admit. However, just to satisfy the sceptics amongst you, there is something I would like to add. So far, the primate and elephant art that has been produced often bears an uncanny resemblance to Western art. Certain conventions are evident In the animals' art that suggests a degree of human intervention. As proof of this, an elephant named Boon Mee was actually guided by a keeper who steered the animal's trunk to paint brushstrokes on a canvas! Nevertheless, we should keep an open mind about animal art as there are just as many examples of artworks that have been completed by animals without human aid.
Narrator: That is the end of Part 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
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