Art IELTS Speaking Practice

Art 

Part 1

1. Do you like art? 

Yes, I like it. Art is really a good subject. I believe and if it is about drawing things here and there, I would say, absolutely I like it. I think I am good at it. I attended art classes during my teen years. They were a great help during my growing years and taught me a lot of creativity.

2. Do you think that art should be taught in schools? 

yes, of course. Because, Art instruction helps children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness.  Arts experiences boost critical thinking, teaching students to take the time to be more careful and thorough in how they observe the world.

3. How does learning art helps children to develop?

Art education affects children in learning developmental work. It is through the colours and shapes, that they learn activities. Also, it helps children in making decisions.

 Children learn how to express their ideas depending on their developmental levels. and turn the concepts they learn into artistic forms.  Art help children express themselves, develop the skills of communication and problem-solving.

4.  If you were a famous painter, what sort of pictures would you paint?

There is nothing peculiar about the paintings that I like. So, you can say that I don’t follow the great artist and buy paintings just because they drew them. I buy a painting that is mostly I like. because this painting has a woman who is staring at the sky and feet on the ground. It's the reality, I love it because of the way and colours used to show it.

Part 2

Describe a work of art that you really like.

You should say:

1. what it is

Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait painting that I really like. It is extremely famous in the whole world. It was created by Leonardo da Vinci. And, in fact, this is the most known and most praised painting in the world. A wide number of criticisms are found in this painting. I am really lucky to have this candidate task card and will explain this painting which is one of the finest artworks the world has ever produced.

2. who created it and where you first saw it?

Leonardo da Vinci created it. I first saw the painting at My cousins home. I was a kid then. Later, I came to know about the vastness of this piece of art. It is said that the painting is the portrait of a woman named Lisa who was the wife of a nobleman at that time.

3. where you saw it and explain why you like it.

I like the painting for a few specific reasons. The most important reason for liking the painting is the mysterious smile of the character portrayed. The historical value of this painting is also notable. Though no exact date of origin for this painting is found, it is assumed that it has been painted in 1506. The past history of this painting also attracts me. It was acquired by King Francis but later, the painting has become the property of the French government. Moreover, it has been exhibited since 1797 in the display of this museum permanently.  

Honestly, I did not have any special feeling when I first saw it. Actually, I was small then. But gradually I came to know about the history of the painting and a special attraction grew in me. Now I am a diehard fan of this painting indeed.

Part 3

1. In your opinion, is art an important part of the culture?

The arts play a big role in humans interaction with the world in general. Art influences society by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time. Research has shown art affects the fundamental sense of self. Painting, sculpture, music, literature and the other arts are often considered to be the repository of a society's collective memory. Art helps us emotionally, financially, psychologically, and even helps to shape individual and collective personality. There are so many reasons why art is important in the world, today and always.

2. What would life be like without art?

Without art, we would be living on a blank slate, where there is no thought or joy just dullness.  There would be no museums. since there would be no visual art, public art commonly seen in cities would not contribute to the aesthetic appeal of our communities. Furthermore, a lack of visual art would mean that children would not learn to draw, finger paint, and sculpt with clay. Without art, design, and architecture there would be no creativity. Without creativity, there is no individuality, and without individuality, there is no true human being.

3. Why do you think people like to have paintings in their homes?

Art helps us validate and recognize our emotions.

Whether it's a memory or feeling, a piece of art can evoke powerful emotions when we look at it. Art can cheer us up after a bad day, make us remember, or inspire us to do more in life. It can provide comfort that we are not the only ones feeling a certain way.

So that, I think people like to have paintings in their homes.

4. Do you agree with this statement? “Graffiti is a form of art and should be respected.”

After much consideration, I feel like graffiti can be seen as art therapy; however, it would need to be under certain circumstances.

Graffiti has a negative connotation and meaning from a sociological point of view. When most people see graffiti, they think that the community is poor and that it is a sign of gang activity and it is unfortunately these misconceptions that lead to these types of stereotypes. Most of the time, these people are wrong in their assumptions and graffiti is more of a way of expressing themselves. I feel as though if communities had a designated area for graffiti, then it would be much more beneficial and accepted by the community. Graffiti is a form of expression and can be considered art therapy because the artist is expressing their feelings through the art that ends up on the wall (or building). A story is being told and some communities have even used this form of art as a means of expressing political points of views

5. Why do you think people create graffiti?

Some people do graffiti because they feel that their lives are a bit dull and boring without it.  Another reason why people do graffiti is that they're marking their territory. Usually, gangs or groups do this to warn other gangs or groups to stay out of the area.

6. Who do you think should pay for public works of art?

Some feel governments should invest more in public art in cities to boost the quality of life. Personally, I am in disagreement with this idea because it has little actual importance for the average citizen.

On the one hand, public art beautifies a city. A city stripped of all art gives off the dreary appearance of being purely for utilitarian value and the daily rigour of work. In contrast, cities that have invested heavily in public art, such as New York City, offer their residents a beautiful and inspiring home. A child who sees sculptures and murals working home will feel the city is a nicer place to live and workers passing by works of art will have some emotional relief from the demands of the day. This not only builds up the character of urban areas for local inhabitants and instils a sense of pride, but also attracts tourists and professional artists to the city, both of which contribute to a vibrant city.

Nonetheless, public art has little quantifiable positive value. Most city-dwellers are too engrossed in their hectic schedules to notice public art. This art, therefore, means nothing to most locals, while also diverting an outsized share of a city’s budget. There are other more vital areas requiring development such as high-end infrastructure, well-rounded healthcare systems, and modern recreational facilities. Moreover, the public space used to house these works of art cannot be used for practical purposes including critical public facilities like restrooms, bus stops or parks. Those who rely on these other facilities will have more trouble finding them and their quality of life may be somewhat impacted by a preference for art.

Despite the aesthetic value of public art, government bodies should focus more on urban issues that truly matter to their constituents. There must be a degree of balance but it should always tip more towards pragmatic concerns.