miércoles, 8 de febrero de 2012

BANKSY: AN ARTIST OR A VANDAL?

Art sometimes "challenges the public perspective". Are Banksy's famous graffiti works art or are they the desecration of public property?




Watch this video on Banksy's work and then discuss the questions below:

1. How many times has Banksy exhibited at the Bristol museum?
a) Many times
b) a few times
c) It's the first time

2. Banksy's work is usually seen ...
a) in the streets
b) in people's homes
c) in galleries and museums

3. Jackie thinks that Banksy's work 
a) makes people think
b) makes people angry
c) is illegal

4. Banksy's technique 
a) means that his work can be done very quickly
b) is unique
c) uses oil paint

5.Jackie says Banksy's work in Bristol was
a) controversial but very popular
b) provocative and no one liked it
c) destroyed by the council

6. Banksy's painting are 
a) against the government
b) supportive of the government
c) liked by the government

POST-LISTENING: Read this article http://ben-cluse.suite101.com/is-banksy-a-street-artist-or-vandal-a206556 and write a composition on your own views on the issue.

 

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