听力原文: Broadly speaking, there are two types of paintings: representational and abstract. The former portrays specific, recognizable physical objects.
For most of history, the primary purpose of painting had been to portray images. Starting with the Post-Impressionists, however, the emphasis began to shift to unconscious feeling.
There are two types of abstract paintings. "Abstracted" paintings may not look realistic, but you can get an idea of what you are looking at. "Pure" abstract paintings are just shapes, colors, lines, patterns, and so on.
In truth, there is a lot more to abstract art than what meets the eye. To truly appreciate a work of art, you need to understand there must be context involved and a particular environment created. More importantly, art allows us indirect access to our inner psyche. Great art affords a way to get in touch with the unconscious part of our existence, even if we don't realize what we are doing.
The reason abstract art has the potential to be so powerful is that it keeps the conscious distractions to a minimum. This, of course, only works if you cooperate with the artist. If you are to truly appreciate a work of art, you must be willing to let yourself go, to put yourself in the hands of the artist, so to speak, and let him take you wherever he wants.
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For most of history, the primary purpose of painting had been to portray images. Starting with the Post-Impressionists, however, the【22】began to shift to unconscious feeling.
There are two types of abstract paintings. "【23】" paintings may not look realistic, but you can get an idea of what you are looking at. "【24】" abstract paintings are just shapes, colors, lines, patterns ,, and so on.
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听力原文: There are many products and services on the market / which are similar in content / though produced by different Companies. It is vital, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors / by having a strong company image / which is immediately recognizable.
Logos are part of this image. They are symbols which often include a name or initials / to identify a company. The logo establishes a visual identity for the company, just as different groups of young people express their identity / through hairstyles and clothes.
Logos are used on letterheads, packaging and brochures / as well as on the product itself. They may also appear in newspapers or on television / as part of an advertising campaign.
The logos of large international companies / are instantly recognizable throughout the world. Many companies have, over the years, renewed their logos to fit in with contemporary design / and to present more power ful images.
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