Ex.

I am convinced that this statement is not true. While it is certainly true that some
works of contemporary art may appear simplistic or abstract to some viewers, it
is important to recognise that artistic value and meaning can lie beyond technical
skill. Art is often a reflection of the artist's ideas, emotions and intentions, and it
can invite viewers to engage with complex concepts or provoke a thoughtful
response.

Although there may be visual similarities between some contemporary artworks

and children's drawings, it is important to consider the artistic context,
conceptual framework and intentions behind each work.

Ex. 2

1. Anish Kapoor is a sculptor known for his large-scale works. His early works
involved the clever use of monochrome and brightly-colored pigments
surrounding the sculpture. He has been influenced by Western and Eastern
styles, with his use of color influenced by Indian markets. Kapoor's notable
work includes the 110-ton Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago, which is made of
highly-polished stainless steel plates.

2. Antony Gormley is a sculptor whose work primarily focuses on the human

body. He creates sculptures using his own body as a basis for metal casts. One
of his most famous sculptures is "The Angel of the North," a large metal figure
with fully-extended wings located in the North of England. Another notable
installation is "Asian Field," which consists of 180,000 small brown clay
figurines crafted by Chinese villagers and installed in Sydney, reminiscent of the
terracotta warriors of Xian, China.

3. Yoko Ono is a versatile artist who has worked as a sculptor, artist, and film-
maker. She often incorporates poetry and music into her work. While she is
known for her association with John Lennon, she has had a significant artistic
career in her own right. Her artistic work has been diverse and has received
international recognition, including her show YES YOKO ONO, which received
an award in 2001.

Ex. 3a

Anish Kapoor:
4. Is influenced strongly by his country of birth: his work is influenced by
Western and Eastern styles, and his use of color is influenced by Indian markets.

7. Is currently combining two artistic disciplines: he is currently working on

subway design in Italy, combining art and architecture

Antony Gormley:

1. Still lives in his country of birth: he was born in Hampstead, England.

6. Uses himself as a model: he uses his own body creatively to form metal casts
for his sculptures.

Yoko Ono:

2. Did not complete her education: Yes, she dropped out of college after two
years.

3. Lived through a major conflict: Yes, she had to hide with her family during
the fire-bombing of Tokyo at the end of World War Two.

5. Has received criticism of her talent: Yes, her artistic work has been criticized,
although the text also mentions disagreement with those views.

Ex. 3b

When it comes to images, I am most fascinated by the work of Anish Kapoor.

First of all, the size of the work, and secondly, it's a strange shape that is rarely
found in nature, but the work surprises with its simplicity.

In fact, I would really like to visit an exhibition with Anish Kapoor's works.
Firstly, by visiting an exhibition, you can view his works and see how he
experiments with shapes, colours and materials. Secondly, Anish Kapoor's work
is often associated with conceptual ideas and philosophical concepts.