Visiting Museums

 ТЕМА: Visiting Museums

Read, write and learn the following words:

art exhibition – виставка

collection – колекція

an exhibit – експонат

at the exhibition – на виставці

an exponent – тип, зразок

on display – виставлений для огляду

a gallery – галерея

an item – окремий предмет; питання

miniature – мініатюра

to exhibit – виставляти на показ

to include – містити в собі, включати

Read the text and fill each gap with one of these words and word combinations:

   art galleries, portraits, support, in British history, paintings, value, a great collection of,   contains ,  in the world,  find,  outstanding,   world-famous

LONDON MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES

     There are quite a number of museums and 1_ in London which are 2 _ .The National Gallery is situated in Trafalgar Square and is one of the best-known art galleries 3 __. It was founded in 1824 and houses one of the most important collections of Italian 4 __ outside Italy. It is also famous for its Dutch collection, particularly for paintings by Rembrandt. The National Portrait Gallery is situated near the National Gallery. It is Britain’s leading art gallery of portraits of famous people 5 ___. The National Portrait Gallery is noted for representing various kinds of portraits — from traditional oil paintings to photographs. Founded in 1856, at the end of the 20th century it contained over 800 original 6 _ and more than 500 000 photographs.

    The famous Tate Gallery was opened in 1897 with the financial 7 _ of Sir Henry Tate. It also gave the collection of 65 paintings. The Gallery 8_ a unique collection of British paintings from the 16th century to present day. Particularly well represented in the collections are such 9 __ British painters as Turner and Blake. The Gallery also has many drawings and modern sculptures.

    Victoria and Albert Museum is a collection of fine and applied arts. It contains 10___ miniatures, too. It was opened in 1857 and was named after Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert.

      The British Museum was founded in 1753. Of great 11 _ is the collection of antiquities. There is also the Reading room of the British Library in the Museum. In other words, any visitor can  12 _ in London a museum to one’s taste.

Which of the museums/galleries…

1. The National  Gallery

2. The National  Portrait Gallery

3. Tate Gallery

4. Victoria and Albert Museum

5. The British Museum

а)…houses a collection of fine and applied arts?

b)…contains a great collection of miniatures?

c)…houses one of the most important collections of Italian paintings outside Italy?

d)…has the Reading room of the British Library?

e)…represents paintings by Turner and Blake?

f)…is Britain’s leading art gallery of portraits of famous Britons?

g)…was named after Queen Victoria and her husband?

h)…has a valuable collection of antiquities?

i)…is famous for its Dutch collection?

j)…contains over 800 original portraits and more than 500 000 photographs?

k)…contains a unique collection of British painting from the 16th century to present day?

Read the text. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). Three choices are extra.

1) This museum ___

Madame Tussaud’s is London’s busiest attraction and houses one of the world’s largest collection of lifelike wax models of celebrities, politicians and other world-famous people. Madame Tussaud often travelled to many places and displayed her wax models.

2) This museum ___

Victoria and Albert Museum is an excellent and informative museum that houses the national collection of applied arts. The museum’s galleries and buildings themselves are considered as works of art. If you are interested in exploring various artefacts from ancient times, this is the place to be.

3) This museum ___

The National Gallery is a vast gallery on the north side of Trafalgar Square, with an impressive collection of Western European art from the middle ages to the early 20th century. As it’s free, we recommend you make a number of trips, doing it in at least two stages.

4) This museum ___

The National Army Museum is located approximately 15 miles from central London. This museum is worth the journey if you are interested in learning about the history of the British army. It unfolds the story of the British army from the fifteenth century to the present day and is home to an impressive collection of old and new vehicles, armoury of the years gone by, vibrant uniforms and records which detail significant historic events.

5) This museum ___

The Design Museum has a comprehensive collection of innovative designs. It is a museum focusing on industrial design, fashion and architecture and there you can find mass produced everyday items. It is also UK’s largest provider of Design resources.

A is focusing on Egyptian culture.

B has galleries and buildings which are themselves believed to be works of art.

C is for you if you are fond of fashion, architecture and industrial design.

D is advised to be visited several times.

E used to be a prison.

F exposes an impressive collection devoted to the history of the British army.

G displays wax models of famous people.

E houses the world’s largest collection of fine arts.

Напишіть слова, з якими у вас асоціюється мистецтво. Подане слово MUSEUM (3 слова на кожну букву)

Example:

M - masterpiece,

U -

S -

E -

U -

M -

Watch the video “The British Museum” and decide if the statements below are true or false.

1. You have to pay to enter the British Museum.

2. All countries are happy to have their own cultural heritage in the British Museum.

3. The Reading Room is an important part of the British Museum.

4. The British Museum is worth visiting.