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-We need pretty things next to us in order to cope with horrible things such as wars, illnesses, etc..
- We all have an enthusiasm for prettiness: flowrs, happy people, etc.
-Beauty prevents us from falling into despair.
- Art is hope bottled and preserved, it is an emblem of hope.

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- It makes human pain publicly visible.
- It reassures the normality of pain.
- Pain, loneliness, sadness or grief are part of the hman condition.

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- All of us are a little unbalanced between what we like and how we actually feel.
- Art compensates for what we lack.
- Art contains qualities that we lack: Serenity, peace, etc.

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Art draws our attention/reminds us of the things that really matter.
It highlights what we really appreciate.
It gives things the value that have been neglected.

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Biography/autobiography
Sci-fi
Romantic
Comedy
etc.
ADJECTIVES - POSITIVE:
Relatable
Fast-paced
Moving/touching
Hilarious
Thought-provoking
Unforgettable/Awe-inspiring
Gripping/engaging
Enlightening
Intriguing/mysterious
A page-turner/unputdownable
Powerful
Memorable
Highbrow
Life-changing
Adrenaline-filled
ADJECTIVES- NEGATIVE
Slow-paced
Dull
Predictable/hackeneyed
Heart-breaking
Harrowing/harsh/poignant
Far-fetched
Bloody
Terrifying
Risqué
Lowbrow
Overrated

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The film/book is set in...
It is based on...
It tells the story of...
The story is a combination of..... mixed with....
Widely Aclaimed/praised/ well-received

Prize-winning/award winning book

Ground-breaking/ to create a stir

An epic film

An awe-inspiring film

Unforgettable

Skillfully directed by…

Harshly/heavily criticised by…Covincingly/sensitively acted by….

One of the most memorable scenes is…
The great strength of this book is...

Spectacular special effects & stunts

It is based on the best-selling book…

It tells the story of…

It has become one of the best known/best loved…

I was delighted to see/discover…

I was pleasantly surprised to find/…..

I had initially expected…

The story/book/ film is a combination of humorous animation mixed with stunning action segments.

The book/film is both entertaining and witty.

With numerous plot twists

It captures the reader like a suspense novel
My only criticism would be...

A rich, impeccable prose

It was a real let down!

It was a complete flop!

CLEFT SENTENCE 1. What I liked the most was….

CLEFT SENTENCE 2. It is the combination of…. that captured me.

I strongly recommend this book

Don’t´miss it!

It is a must read!

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It is a tool that encourages/energises/motivates you to fight for a cause.
A tool to show social injustice.

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Abstract/realist
Still life: motionless
Portrait/self-portrait
Marina
Landscape
Alfresco
Luminous/dark,gloomy
Colourful
Aesthetic
Gothic
Minimalist
Monochrome
Avant-garde
Three dimensional
Evocative
Subtle
Contrasting
Distorted/asimmetrical
Breathtaking
Stunning
EXPRESSIONS
It depicts/shows/portrays...
In the background...
It was skillfully painted by...
With vibrant colours
With vivid images

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Museums make you smarter.
Museums are informal learning environments.
Museums are an effective way of learning.
Museums can bring change into a community.
Museums provide inspiration.
Museums make art accesible to everyone.
Museums are free sometimes but they all need your support to keep their doors open.
Museums are a great way to spend time with your family and friends.

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Technology has changed our cultural taste.
New apps in smartphones give access to new ways of creating art.
Digital media has been incorporated into live theatre & dance.
New forms of interactive performance have emmerged such as participatory installations.
The Google Art project provides users with a tool to enjoy a virtual visit to a museum in any country of your choice.

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There is a worldwide controversy about whether graffiti is art or vandalism.
It can be used to embelish derelict buildings/properties.
It can be a way to take art out of the museums.
It can be used as social propaganda to fight against social injustice.
It´s a powerful tool that attracts young people towards the world of art.
Certain communities support graffiti as a sign of their identity. Example: Belfast
It should be preserved because it can be very thought-provoking.
It can be used as rebellion against the dominant culture.
Graffiti is an important movement against the system. If made on canvas or part of the system it loses its purpose.
Graffiti can be a source of tourist-oriented income: niche holidays.
Graffiti and graffiters are inspirational for youngsters that feel attracted to art and they should be supported by institutions.
Graffiters act in groups, covering large areas and making it difficult for authorities to erradicate it.
It takes a lot of money and time to remove spray from walls.
It can damage/deface public property or historical buildings.
They are used by gangs to mark their territory.
Street artists take big risks as they act outside the law

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There is a conflict of interests involved: artists need to make a living; on the other hand, art should be a public good.
Piracy is theft?
We should raise awareness to get people to understand that "ideas are not for free".
If art was more affordable, more people would pay for it.
Copyright should expire to make art available to everyone after some years.
Artists should be supported as they spend time and ideas on their work.
It is unfair for producers or musicians who can go bankrupt due to this.

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If the leaders of a country decide art is important, the next step is investment on this field.
The better subsidy art can get is lowering the taxes.
As art is subjective, it would be very difficult to decide which artists/museumsor pieces of art should be subsidised.