Prime Time 5, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

Illusions 1 Strange realities and art a) Look at M. C. Escher’s picture “Another world” (1947) and use the phrases in the box to describe what you can see. How is the viewer’s perception of reality challenged? b) Internet project: Look for more surreal works of art on the internet and present them to your class. 2 Optical illusions Have a look at the optical illusions presented here, and decide whether the eyes or the brain are playing tricks. What can you see? USEFUL PHRASES The artist portrays/depicts/presents … . • The picture/painting/portrait/still life/landscape shows/contains … . • It gives the impression that/indicates that … . • The atmosphere/mood is scary/powerful/confusing/surreal … . • in the background • in the foreground • in the bottom right corner • in the top left corner • at the top of the picture FACT FILE • Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who is most famous for his so-called “impossible constructions”. • His work is often mathematically inspired and explores, among other topics, infinity and architecture. • Today, the majority of his work is on display in the Escher Museum in The Hague, Netherlands. 83 6 Strange realities Nur zu Prüfzwecken z – Eigentum des e Verlags öbv