Учебное пособие: Архитектура Великобритании

I. PRE-WATCHING ACTIVITIES

1.1. There are some mansions and palaces that simply compel us to describe them in such terms as "magnificent", "opulent", etc. Could you name several places with such excellent characteristics?

1.2. Biblical themes and allusions are many in any form of art. Architecture and painting are no exception. What do know about the Last Supper. Why are so many works of art dedicated to this mythological meal?

1.3. Read the information below about an outstanding English landscape gardener. He is better known under his assumed name. Identify this name, which is a very unexpected one, by the way, while listening to the narration.

Lancelot Brown (1715-1783) is an English landscape gardener who codified and popularized the principles of "English", or "natural", landscape gardening. Building on the work of his predecessor William Kent, he rejected the geometric formality of the reigning French style in favor of more informal designs based on sweeping curves and natural groupings of trees and lawns. His landscapes often included artificially made but natural-looking lakes and watercourses. He landscaped more than 100 estates. Under his influence, the English style spread throughout Europe.

1.4. These word-combinations may come appear very handy while watching the video:

- the cream of the collection

- to complement something

- a huge undertaking

- to take pride of place

- a treasure trove

II. WHILE-WATCHING ACTIVITIES

2.1. While watching the video try to remember all the British monarchs whose names are connected with Audley End. Can you give any details concerning that connection?

2.2. Complete the sentences:

1) Originally Audley End was so magnificent that...

2) Audley End is distinguished by ...

3) At this or that time of its long history Audley End was linked with...

4) …adds to its splendor

5) Different elements like the Tea Houses Bridge, etc were added to.

6) The family accommodation was ... while the first floor was distinguished for....

7) Nowadays Audley End is one third of its..., but... nonetheless.

III. AFTER-WATCHING 'ACTIVITIES

3.1. Explain the meaning of these names and terms used in the narration.

· Lord-treasurer

· East Anglia

· Jacobine

· Venice

· Dodges' Palace

· St Mark