London’s Must-See Exhibitions
This year is zipping along at quite a speed, and London's already witnessed some great exhibitions. But big treats are still to come.
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Starry Night at Tate Britain
A major exhibition at Tate Britain, which examines how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, and how he in turn inspired British artists. His famous painting Sunflowers fills the gallery with joy, while a work of a red-haired man with piercing (锐利的) blue eyes stares out at visitors.
The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain. Until 11 August, £22.
Glass Master at Kew Gardens
Dale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible. His bright colorful forms twist and expand as if they are living creatures. With 32 of his sculptures around Kew Gardens, we're looking forward to Kew becoming even more beautiful than it already is.
Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature at Kew Gardens. 13 April-27 October, £13.75.
More of Moore at Museum of London
Henry Moore is best-known for his abstract figure sculptures, with a fantastic collection at the British Museum. What many won't know about is his obsession (痴迷) with armour (盔甲), and the sculptures he created inspired by Renaissance armour. Actually, they're going on display at Museum of London, next to the armour that inspired them.
Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads at Museum of London. Until 23 October, £11.
Shining a Light on Rembrandt at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery commemorates 350 years since the death of Rembrandt with an exhibition on the man who mastered the use of light and dark in his paintings. The last Rembrandt exhibition in London was superb — more of the same, please.
Rembrandt's Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. 2 October-2 December, £15.
1．At which place can you enjoy Van Gogh’s paintings?
A．Tate Britain. B．Kew Gardens.
C．Museum of London. D．Dulwich Picture Gallery.
2．What is the feature of Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads?
A．Henry Moore’s best-known sculptures.
B．A fantastic collection of abstract paintings.
C．Sculptures inspired by Renaissance armour.
D．Paintings of impressive armour in past times
3．Which of the exhibitions is available in November?
A．The EY Exhibition Van Gogh and Britain.
B．Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature.
C．Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads.
D．Rembrandt’s Light.
【答案】1．A2．C3．D
【解析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了伦敦的几个艺术展览。
1．细节理解题。根据题干Van Gogh定位到第一个展览中的The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain可知，在Tate Britain可以欣赏到梵高的画。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第三个展览可知，Henry Moore最著名的是抽象人物雕塑，藏品在大英博物馆。许多人不知道的是他对盔甲的痴迷，以及他受文艺复兴时期盔甲的启示而创作的雕塑，而这些将会在伦敦博物馆展出。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据每个展览介绍部分的最后一行时间信息可知，Rembrandt’s Light在11月举办。故选D。
