Основные понятия. The Norman conquest; national language; R

The Norman conquest; national language; R. Bacon; Geoffrey Chaucer (1342-1400); “The Canterbury Tales”; Salisbury Cathedral; Wells Cathedral; Cambridge; the Renaissance; ancient Greek art and philosophy; W. Shakespeare; Sir Thomas More; “Utopia”; the Elizabethan theatre; Classicism; Inigo Jones; Sir Christopher Wren; St.Paul’s Cathedral; John Milton; “Paradise Lost”; “Paradise Regained”; antique of the 18^th century; W. Hogarth; J. Reynolds; Th. Gainsborough; W. Blake; J. Constable; J. Turner; Th. Lawrence; the Pre-Raphaelites; J. Nash; R. Smirke; G.G. Byron; the National Theatre Company; National Theatre; the royal Shakespeare Theatre; the Royal Albert hall; the Royal Opera House; Covent Garden; the Royal Ballet; the “Beatles”; pop-revolution; the British Museum; the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Science Museum; the National Gallery; the Tate Gallery; the Modern Tate Gallery; the national Portrait Gallery; the Geological Museum; the Natural History Museum; the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland; the Royal Scottish Museum; the National Museum of Wales; the Ulster Museum.

Вопросы для самоконтроля

1) Describe cultural life in feudal England as to the development of the English language, education, literature, architecture.

2) Describe the influence of the Renaissance on English culture, literature, art, architecture.

3) What main developments occurred during the 17^th century in England in architecture, literature and theatrical life?

4) What trend affected art and sculpture in England in the 18^th century?

5) Describe the contribution made to the English art by Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Blake.

6) Name the representatives of the English school of painting of the 19^th century.

7) Give an account for the development of critical realism in English literature in the 19^th century.

8) Describe the activities of the leading professional companies, theatres and festivals in GB.

9) Comment on the reputation of English music in Europe and the world.

10) Describe the main art and science museums.

Практическое занятие №9

British Character. Customs and Traditions. Holidays in the UK

1. The British: Making the British Character.
2. The British Traditions and Customs.
3. Leisure, Pubs and Clubs.
4. Bank Holidays in the UK.
5. Religious Holidays in the UK.
6. National Holidays of Great Britain.
7. Other Important and Favourite Holidays in GB.