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Invisible Dialogues and Invented Languages
·October 13, 2019
This discussion will examine selftaught artists who use coded or invented languages in their work. Artists include Melvin Edward Nelson, and Carlo Keshishian. Exploring the relationship between language and visual expressions, it seeks to find out how some unreadable words, letters, and symbols communicate meaning.
·6:30 pm-8:00 pm
·$10 members, students, seniors; $12 nonmembers
Art and Storytelling
·October 20, 2019
Artist Ernesto Caivano will discuss the connection of drawing and stories in his work, while examining how his explorations of storytelling relate to his previous works.
Another activity includes conversations with artists and scholars, providing a good opportunity to engage with the central themes and histories found in the artwork.
·6:30 pm-7:30 pm
·$5 members, students, seniors; $8 nonmembers
SelfTaught Genius
·October 27, 2019
Sponsor Sarah Suzuki will discuss selected drawings and prints on view in the exhibition Highlights from SelfTaught Genius on a guided gallery tour.
The program is held together with the exhibition Highlights from SelfTaught Genius at the newly opened SelfTaught Genius Gallery in Long Island City, Queens.
·6:00 pm-7:00 pm
·$5 members, students, seniors; $8 nonmembers
Gender, Politics, and Textiles(纺织品)
·November 3, 2019
Art historian Julia BryanWilson will present an illustrated overview of her publication Fray:Art and Textile Politics. Julia will explore the relationship between textiles, gender, and war. The book signing will follow the discussion.
·6:30 pm-8:00 pm
·$8 members, students, seniors; $10 nonmembers
【解题导语】 该文介绍了几个有关艺术的讨论活动。
21.Who will talk about drawing and stories?
A.Ernesto Caivano. B.Sarah Suzuki.
C.Melvin Edward Nelson. D.Julia BryanWilson.
A 解析:细节理解题。根据第二个活动部分中的“Artist Ernesto Caivano will discuss the connection of drawing and stories in his work”可知,Ernesto Caivano将会讨论绘画和故事之间的联系,故选A。
22.Which of the activities is available in November, 2019?
A.SelfTaught Genius.
B.Art and Storytelling.
C.Gender, Politics, and Textiles.
D.Invisible Dialogues and Invented Languages.
C 解析:细节理解题。根据最后一个活动Gender, Politics, and Textiles(纺织品)的时间介绍November 3,2019可知,应选C项。
23.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To advertise some activities.
B.To introduce some artists.
C.To publicize some books.
D.To sponsor some events.
A 解析:推理判断题。根据对全文的整体理解可知,本文是一篇活动介绍,主要介绍了几个有关艺术的讨论活动,故选A。