to draw things in perspective.

5).________________, oil paints were also developed at this time.

6). ________. they were convinced they were looking through a hole in a wall at a real scene.

7). ___________________, the impressionists' paintings were controversial.

8). Who can predict what painting styles there will be_____

Period Time Characteristics of the paintings Middle Ages 5th to the 15th century AD religious themes

many religious symbols Renaissance 15th to 16th century AD 　　realistic themes

　　　perspective

　focus more on human Impressionism late 19th century to early 20th century painted outdoors

painted changes in light

not detailed Modern art 20th century to today abstract:concentrated on qualities of the object

very realistic: like photographs 2. Read the passage in detail, discuss in groups and fill in the table

3. True or False.