常春藤生活英语【110】Andy Warhol Exhibition 普普教父：安迪．沃荷世界巡回展

Andy Warhol Exhibition 普普教父：安迪．沃荷世界巡回展

Andy Warhol was one of the central figures in the Pop Art movement, which started in the mid 1950s. His works have been seen by millions and are memorable because of the original ideas behind them. They usually include bright colors and contrasts. It is likely that you already know a few of his works, such as the Campbell's soup can painting or the portraits of Marilyn Monroe. Warhol's interests went beyond art and included film making, record producing, and writing.

Warhol's art is not just nice to look at. It also reflects what was happening in the world at that time. Some examples of this are his famous portrait of Mao and his magazine cover of the Mafia on trial.

Warhol also came up with the phrase "15 minutes of fame." It refers to how quickly the media jumps from one story to the next. This means someone could be hot news today and forgotten tomorrow.

If modern art is right up your alley, then don't miss your chance to see Andy Warhol's works in person. An exhibition of his art is being held at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall until March 29. Make plans to see Andy Warhol's masterpieces right away!

在1950年代中期所开始的普普艺术运动里，安迪‧沃荷是当中的核心人物之一。他的作品已经有上百万人欣赏过，并且因其背后的原创概念而留给人们难以磨灭的印象。它们通常都带有明亮的颜色及显著的反差。他的一些作品您可能早已认识，像是康宝浓汤罐的图画或玛丽莲梦露的各幅肖像。沃荷的兴趣不仅限于艺术，还包括电影、唱片制作和写作。

沃荷的艺术作品不只是好看而已。它还反映出当时世界上的各种现象。其中一些例子就像是他著名的毛泽东画像，以及黑手党受审的杂志封面。

沃荷同时也创造出『成名十五分钟』一词。它意指媒体是何等迅速地从某个新闻故事跳到下一个。这代表某人今天可能是热门新闻，而隔天就遭人遗忘。

如果现代艺术是您的兴趣所在，那就不要错过亲眼欣赏安迪‧沃荷作品的机会。直至三月二十九日止，他的作品都会在中正纪念堂展出。请即刻做好计划，前去观赏安迪‧沃荷的不朽名作吧！

Building Your Vocabulary

1. memorable　a. 难忘的；值得怀念的
Our trip to Italy was memorable.
我们的意大利之旅真是令人难忘。
2. reflect　vt. 反映，显示
This song reflects my feelings about you.
这首歌反映出我对你的感觉。

Phrases for Learning

1. on trial　　受到审判
Toby was on trial for several murders.
陶比因多起谋杀案而受到审判。
2. refer to...　　指的是……
I wasn't referring to you when I made those comments.
当我发表那些意见时，我指的人不是你。
3. be right up + 所有格 + alley　　正合某人胃口
Extreme sports are right up Tony's alley.
极限运动正合东尼的胃口。
4. in person　　亲自地
You need to hand in these forms in person.
你必须亲自去缴交这些表格。

Extra Words

1. movement　n.（政治、社会方面的）运动
2. contrast　n.（颜色、明暗的）反差
3. portrait　n.（人的）画像，肖像
4. the Mafia　n. 黑手党
5. memorial　a. 纪念的，追悼的
6. masterpiece　n. 杰作，名作

Tips In Use

It refers to how quickly the media...
（它意指媒体是何等迅速地……）
以下为您介绍"refer to..."的常见用法：
1. refer to... 指的是……
refer to A as B 把A称作B
Joseph referred to his daughter as his little angel.
（乔瑟夫把他女儿称作是他的小天使。）
2. "refer to..."亦可表『查阅……』，等于 consult。表『查字典』时，其后直接加『字典』作受词，如：refer to/consult a/the dictionary；但受词若是『单字』时，则必须用"look up..."表示之，如：look up the word in the dictionary（在字典里查那个单字），不可说 look up the dictionary。

More to Know

普普艺术（Pop Art）亦常译为『波普艺术』，其名称中的Pop就是popular的简写，由此不难想象这种艺术风潮的基本精神。普普艺术于1950年代始于英国，当时一些年轻的英国艺术家从美国的大众文化中得到启发，因而发展出这种通俗、年轻、创意、大量制作、机智诙谐、商业化的新艺术潮流。尔后，这样的普普精神回传到美国，普普艺术才迅速发展并兴盛于国际间，正式成为一种美术运动。普普艺术主要从媒体影像及日常生活中取材，注重主题而不拘形式，以抢眼的颜色及大方的几何线条为其最大特色。

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