听力音频：
L1
讲座
1. What does the professor mainly discuss?
An art movement that emerged in Britain in the early twentieth century
The influence of a literary journal on modern art
Reasons why Futurist art did not gain popularity in Britain
The political movements that influenced European art in the twentieth century
2. Why does the professor mention The Tower Bridge?
To give an example of British architecture that was often depicted in Vorticist art
To challenge the idea that Vorticism only influenced painters
To point out the influence of technological progress on Victorian architectural design
To show that some Victorian architects drew their inspiration from the past
3. What does the professor cite as influences on British artists in the early twentieth century?（多选题）
Country life in Britain
European art movements
The First World War
Industrialization
4. What does the professor imply about the Vorticists when he discusses Futurism?
Many Vorticists had traveled to Italy to see contemporary art.
Many Vorticists started out as Futurists.
Vorticists wanted to be seen as creators of an original art movement.
Vorticists imitated the Futurists’ style of landscape painting.
5. What difference does the professor emphasize between Vorticist art and Futurist
art?
Futurist art focused more on motion and speed B.
Futurist art was not as well received in Europe.
More artists were associated with Vorticism.
Futurist art was more influenced by literature.
6. What points does the professor make about the journal BLAST?（多选题）
Its design was innovative.
It was published in Italy
It was critical of British society
It included photographs of Vorticist art.
