Unit 04 - Punk's not dead
Notion: ART AND POWER Key question: can the spirit of punk still shake society?
Final task:
Fashion :
- distressed clothing (ripped jeans/jackets)
- battle/punk jackets(patched/studded)
- a jean jacket
- combat boots
- leather boots
- creepers
materials and patterns: -leather -pleather/faux leather -denim -tartan -plaid
DIY culture :
- patches
- rips
- safety pins
- stencils
- hand-painted
- bleached
- band logos
- studs
- spikes
- chains
- fanzines
- collages
Hairstyles/Makeup:
- Mohawk
- liberty spikes
- buzzed cut
- bleached hair
- dyed hair
- spiky hair
- eyeliner
- eyeshadow
- heavy eyemakeup
Punk movement
Punk attitude :
- unconventional
- non-conformity
- rebellion
- self-expression
- counterculture
- controversial
- provocative
- rebellious
record sleeve by the sex pistols, 1977
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
God save the queen (U.K national anthem)
Union Jack (U.K national flag)
Rebellion Through Music
The song “God Save the Queen” (1977) by the Sex Pistols is a strong symbol of the punk movement’s rebellion. The band subverts national and royal symbols, such as the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the national anthem, to challenge their authority. The aggressive music breaks away from traditional styles. They use their record sleeve and music, which are both art forms, to reclaim power for themselves. A stark contrast emerges between the respectful anthem and the song’s violent, anti-monarchy, anti-society lyrics.
In groups of 2 : Describe the image, mentioning all important details (people, objects, places, colors, actions).
⇒Blackpool Punk Festival
We are going to listen to a recording (audio only) focus on the following instructions: 1) Pick out the expressions defining the punk attitude. 2)Pick out examples of clothing and accessories mentioned 3)Explain how the interviewees feel about punk fashion.
culture spot
Vivienne Westwood is a famous British fashion designer. Her creations helped shape the look of the punk movement in the 1970s. She was one of the most outspoken fashion designers in the world.
It's all about taking risks...
Punks are known for rejecting social norms and expressing themselves freely. Furthermore, they are often seen as outsiders or as part of a counterculture because they behave differently. Punk culture is also based on the DIY (Do It Yourself) spirit. People are making their own clothes and customising them. They wear unusual items such hair accessories made from chicken bones, and they experiment with their style by taking risks. Former punks keep their rebellious spirit and still consider themselves as outsiders.
Présent BE+V-ING
Rappel: Il faut distinguer le temps et l'aspect
Temps
Aspect
un seul élément (verbe ou auxi) du groupe verbal peut porter la marque du temps (présent ou passé).
Il dit la façon d'envisager l'événement mentionné.
Présent BE+V-ING
He is wearing a leather jacket ↓ Temps présent + aspect BE+V-ING →l'événement "il porte une veste en cuir" a déjà démarré.
Présent BE+V-ING
Valeur: -l'événement est déjà démarée ou alors seulement envisagé. On ne parle pas de sa fin. -Celui qui parle s'implique davantage, il peut montrer qu'il est heureux, agacé/énervé, impatient, etc.
Présent BE+V-ING
Différents usage possibles: - une action en cours de déroulement: Listen! They are singing "God save the Queen"! -un événement déjà prévu: They are performing at the punk music festival next weekend. -un événement qui ne nous laisse pas indifférent sur le plan émotionnel : He is always wearing in black! I hate that! ↓ souvent avec adverbe de fréquence
Le gérondif
Il s'agit d'une forme verbale qui se termine en -ing. Il est souvent utilisé comme un nom → Il peut fonctionner comme sujet, complément d'objet ou objet d'une préposition. Customizing clothes is fun! She is good at singing ↓ ↓ sujet du verbe BE complément de la préposition "at"
1) Describe the scene 2)Explain what is unexpected in this mural. 3)In your opinion, who is the most rebellious: the woman, the man or the artist Banksy?
Banksy mural, 2010
Training Task: Presenting a Punk Artwork (Oral production 2- 3minutes)Search for a work of art that is emblematic of the punk movement (an album cover, a poster, a painting etc.).In your presentation, you should:→Introduce the artwork (title, artist, date, type of work) and describe it (what you can, the style, the atmosphere).→Explain the message it delivers.→Comment on the artist’s intention (what they wanted to express or criticize).→Give your personal opinion. Don't forget to use: present+ BE+V-ING You can use notes, but do not read a full text.Be ready to answer questions from the class.
In groups of 2: -one of you is in charge of the video and the other one of the text. Answer together the following questions: 1)What happened to the works of art? Explain the motives 2)Comment on this attitude and explain what is punk in both events. →Discuss: How can destroying be a way of creating?
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Unit 04 - Punk's not dead
Notion: ART AND POWER Key question: can the spirit of punk still shake society?
Final task:
Fashion :
materials and patterns: -leather -pleather/faux leather -denim -tartan -plaid
DIY culture :
Hairstyles/Makeup:
Punk movement
Punk attitude :
record sleeve by the sex pistols, 1977
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
God save the queen (U.K national anthem)
Union Jack (U.K national flag)
Rebellion Through Music
The song “God Save the Queen” (1977) by the Sex Pistols is a strong symbol of the punk movement’s rebellion. The band subverts national and royal symbols, such as the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the national anthem, to challenge their authority. The aggressive music breaks away from traditional styles. They use their record sleeve and music, which are both art forms, to reclaim power for themselves. A stark contrast emerges between the respectful anthem and the song’s violent, anti-monarchy, anti-society lyrics.
In groups of 2 : Describe the image, mentioning all important details (people, objects, places, colors, actions).
⇒Blackpool Punk Festival
We are going to listen to a recording (audio only) focus on the following instructions: 1) Pick out the expressions defining the punk attitude. 2)Pick out examples of clothing and accessories mentioned 3)Explain how the interviewees feel about punk fashion.
culture spot
Vivienne Westwood is a famous British fashion designer. Her creations helped shape the look of the punk movement in the 1970s. She was one of the most outspoken fashion designers in the world.
It's all about taking risks...
Punks are known for rejecting social norms and expressing themselves freely. Furthermore, they are often seen as outsiders or as part of a counterculture because they behave differently. Punk culture is also based on the DIY (Do It Yourself) spirit. People are making their own clothes and customising them. They wear unusual items such hair accessories made from chicken bones, and they experiment with their style by taking risks. Former punks keep their rebellious spirit and still consider themselves as outsiders.
Présent BE+V-ING
Rappel: Il faut distinguer le temps et l'aspect
Temps
Aspect
un seul élément (verbe ou auxi) du groupe verbal peut porter la marque du temps (présent ou passé).
Il dit la façon d'envisager l'événement mentionné.
Présent BE+V-ING
He is wearing a leather jacket ↓ Temps présent + aspect BE+V-ING →l'événement "il porte une veste en cuir" a déjà démarré.
Présent BE+V-ING
Valeur: -l'événement est déjà démarée ou alors seulement envisagé. On ne parle pas de sa fin. -Celui qui parle s'implique davantage, il peut montrer qu'il est heureux, agacé/énervé, impatient, etc.
Présent BE+V-ING
Différents usage possibles: - une action en cours de déroulement: Listen! They are singing "God save the Queen"! -un événement déjà prévu: They are performing at the punk music festival next weekend. -un événement qui ne nous laisse pas indifférent sur le plan émotionnel : He is always wearing in black! I hate that! ↓ souvent avec adverbe de fréquence
Le gérondif
Il s'agit d'une forme verbale qui se termine en -ing. Il est souvent utilisé comme un nom → Il peut fonctionner comme sujet, complément d'objet ou objet d'une préposition. Customizing clothes is fun! She is good at singing ↓ ↓ sujet du verbe BE complément de la préposition "at"
1) Describe the scene 2)Explain what is unexpected in this mural. 3)In your opinion, who is the most rebellious: the woman, the man or the artist Banksy?
Banksy mural, 2010
Training Task: Presenting a Punk Artwork (Oral production 2- 3minutes)Search for a work of art that is emblematic of the punk movement (an album cover, a poster, a painting etc.).In your presentation, you should:→Introduce the artwork (title, artist, date, type of work) and describe it (what you can, the style, the atmosphere).→Explain the message it delivers.→Comment on the artist’s intention (what they wanted to express or criticize).→Give your personal opinion. Don't forget to use: present+ BE+V-ING You can use notes, but do not read a full text.Be ready to answer questions from the class.
In groups of 2: -one of you is in charge of the video and the other one of the text. Answer together the following questions: 1)What happened to the works of art? Explain the motives 2)Comment on this attitude and explain what is punk in both events. →Discuss: How can destroying be a way of creating?