Kultura umeni

1. Culture and Art
(Kultura a umění)

2. Culture and art
Culture and art are important parts
of human civilization.
They enrich human life.
Every nation has its folk customs, traditions
and cultural heritage.

3. Cultural life
Cultural life includes:
Music
Literature
Theatre
Film
The media
Visual arts (užité umění)

4. Music
Styles of music:
Classical music
Brass music
Folk music
Rock
Pop
Jazz
Soul
Blues
Techno music
Hip hop

5. Musical instruments
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drums
LINK: http://www.slideshare.net/EFA_06_08/types-of-musical-
instruments
Flute
Saxophone
Bass

6. Do you play any instrument?
Examples of answers:
I have been playing the guitar for six years.
I have been playing the piano since the age of ten.
I played the violin when I was a child,
but I haven’t got time for it now.

7. What kind of music do you prefer?
Do you sometimes visit any concerts or outdoor
musical festivals?
Examples of answers:
I like listening to ………. music.
My favourite singer is……………………..
I listen to the music of the bands like………
From time to time I also visit some concert, for
example the concert of…………………..

8. Literature - Literary Genres
Fiction (smyšlená literatura, beletrie):
Science fiction novels
Love stories
Thriller novels
Detective stories
Psychological novels
Historical novels
Adventure tales
Fairy tales
Short stories
Poetry

9. Literature - Literary Genres
Non-fiction:
Encyclopaedias
Textbooks
Dictionaries
Atlases
Maps
Biography
Technical literature
Scientific literature
Travel books
Cookery books
Manuals
LINK: http://www.slideshare.net/ACurd/genres-of-literature

10. Do you read regularly? What kind of literature do
you prefer?
Where can we buy or borrow books?
Examples of answers:
I don’t read books very much; I prefer reading of
newspapers and magazines.
We can buy books in a bookshop.
Because books are rather expensive, we can borrow
them from the library. There are libraries in nearly
every town.

11. Theatre performances
Drama
Comedy
Opera
Ballet
Musical
Pantomime
Cabaret show
Poetry reading

12. Theatres in Prague
There are more than 30 theatres in Prague.
The best - known Prague theatres are:
• The National Theatre
• Prague State Opera
• Vinohrady Theatre
• Musical Theatre Karlín

13. Film Genres
Action film
Adventure film
Animated film
Biography
Cartoons
Comedy
Drama
Documentary film

14. Film Genres
Romance/love story
Romantic comedy
Horror film
Science fiction film
LINK: http://www.slideshare.net/AlexandraRamirez/types-of-films-vocabulary-
presentation
Thriller
War film
Western

15. Do you sometimes go to the cinema? What
are you favourite genres?
Have you got any favourite actor or actress?
Examples of answers:
I don't often go to the cinema, because the tickets
are very expensive.
I prefer watching films on DVD.
My favourite genres are…………………..

16. Do you sometimes go to the cinema? What
are you favourite genres?
Have you got any favourite actor or
actress?
Last time I saw the film……with……
He/she is my favourite actor/actress. I also like
films with………………..

17. Visual Arts (užité umění)
Architecture (churches, castles)
Sculptures
Painting, drawings
Design
Crafts
Decorative art
Street art