British Arts
tishTOPIC 14: BRITISH ARTS
Outline: I. Introduction II. Content 1. Overview of the arts in Britain 1.1. What are “the arts”? 1.2. The arts in society 1.3. The characteristics of British arts and letters 1. Types of arts 2.4. Theatre and cinema 2.5. Music 2.6. Literature 2.7. The fine arts III. Conclusion
1. Overview of the arts in Britain 2.1. What are “The arts”?
The art is the term which is used to refer to literature, music, painting, sculpture, film, opera, crafts, theatre, ballet etc. This term is usually called “umbrella term” and usually implies seriousness, so that core examples of these art activities which regarded as “light” may be referred to simply as “entertainment”.
Art, or fine arts is often used to refer to those arts which use space, but not time, for their appreciation. For example, this is what is covered by the subject ‘art’ in schools.
The word “culture” has several meanings. It can be used in its anthropological sense to mean ‘way of life’. But many people also use it as a synonym for ‘the arts’.
Dance usually refers to modern artistic dance forms; ballet usually has a more traditional feel, unless we say modern ballet. A novel is a long story, e.g. 200-300 pages, a short prose fiction, e.g. 10 pages, is a short story.
2.2. The arts in society
Interest in the arts in Britain is not highly appreciated by a large number of people in society. Nowadays, more people read books, go to galleries, go to theatre and attend concerts. However the most British people prefer their sport, their television and video and other free-time activities to cultural activities.
In Britain, the arts are met with a mixture of public apathy and private enthusiasm. Publicly, the arts are accepted and tolerated but not encouraged. The supporting of government about financial for the arts is one of the lowest of any western country. Thatcherism had a
Outline: I. Introduction II. Content 1. Overview of the arts in Britain 1.1. What are “the arts”? 1.2. The arts in society 1.3. The characteristics of British arts and letters 1. Types of arts 2.4. Theatre and cinema 2.5. Music 2.6. Literature 2.7. The fine arts III. Conclusion
1. Overview of the arts in Britain 2.1. What are “The arts”?
The art is the term which is used to refer to literature, music, painting, sculpture, film, opera, crafts, theatre, ballet etc. This term is usually called “umbrella term” and usually implies seriousness, so that core examples of these art activities which regarded as “light” may be referred to simply as “entertainment”.
Art, or fine arts is often used to refer to those arts which use space, but not time, for their appreciation. For example, this is what is covered by the subject ‘art’ in schools.
The word “culture” has several meanings. It can be used in its anthropological sense to mean ‘way of life’. But many people also use it as a synonym for ‘the arts’.
Dance usually refers to modern artistic dance forms; ballet usually has a more traditional feel, unless we say modern ballet. A novel is a long story, e.g. 200-300 pages, a short prose fiction, e.g. 10 pages, is a short story.
2.2. The arts in society
Interest in the arts in Britain is not highly appreciated by a large number of people in society. Nowadays, more people read books, go to galleries, go to theatre and attend concerts. However the most British people prefer their sport, their television and video and other free-time activities to cultural activities.
In Britain, the arts are met with a mixture of public apathy and private enthusiasm. Publicly, the arts are accepted and tolerated but not encouraged. The supporting of government about financial for the arts is one of the lowest of any western country. Thatcherism had a