Modern and Contemporary Art Styles
ESL Lesson PlansModern and Contemporary Art Styles

Modern and Contemporary Art Styles

This ESL lesson plan on art styles encourages B1-level students to explore modern and contemporary art through engaging listening and speaking activities in a group setting. In this 60-minute lesson, students will learn about different art movements, watch a video comparing modern and contemporary art, and engage in discussions about their preferences. By the end, students will share their favorite art style, practicing descriptive language and critical thinking skills.

Skills

  • Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
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1

What do you know about different styles of art? In small groups, read the text and match the descriptions with the art styles.

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2

Discuss these questions with a partner.

3

Watch the video about modern and contemporary art.

4

After watching the video, decide if the sentences below describe modern art or contemporary art.

5

Watch the video again and answer the questions.

6

In small groups, discuss the following questions. Then, decide which type of gallery your group would prefer to visit: modern or contemporary art?