On 25 October, 1881, a boy was born in Malage, Spain. This baby grew up to be one of the twentieth century’s greatest painters—Pablo Picasso. He could draw before he could talk.
When his father got a job as an art teacher in 1891, Picasso went with his father to work and watched him paint. Sometimes he was allowed to help. One evening, his father was painting a picture of their pet when he had to leave the room. Picasso had completed the picture when his father returned. It was so beautiful and lifelike that his father gave him much praise. At that time, Picasso was just thirteen.
His talent (才能) as an artist was soon known by many people. He is probably best known for his Cubist pictures (立体画). One of his most famous portraits (肖像画) was of the American writer Gertrude Stein. His work changed ideas about art around the world. To lots of people, modern art means the work of Picasso. Picasso is thought as one of the greatest painters in history. Guernica, which he painted in 1937, is one of the most famous modern paintings.
Picasso created over 6,000 paintings, drawings and sculptures (雕塑). Today, a Picasso costs millions (百万) of pounds.
39. How old was Picasso when he painted Guernica?
A.55 years old. | B.56 years old. | C.57 years old. | D.58 years old. |
40. Why was Picasso thought as one of the greatest painters in history?
A.Because he painted over 6,000 paintings. |
B.Because his paintings were easy to understand. |
C.Because a number of painters learned from him. |
D.Because his paintings changed people’s ideas about art. |
41. What is the correct order of the text?
①Picasso’s father praised him for his painting skills.
②Picasso painted his most famous modern painting—Guernica.
③Picasso helped his father with his painting work.
④Picasso was known by a lot of people because of his talent in painting.
42. What’s the best title for the text?
A.Painting makes people smart | B.One of the greatest painters—Picasso |
C.Children should learn art from a young age | D.The way to be a good painter |