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The Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E. 70th Street) Many art lovers would rather visit this small a...
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The Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E. 70th Street)
Many art lovers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collections to American people. Frick had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick’s beautiful house and garden which are well worth a visit
Guggenheim Museum (5th Avenue and 88th Street)
This museum owns 5,000 excellent modern paintings, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building i$ also world-famous. The best way to see the paintings is to start from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs,just a circular(环形的) path.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)
The reputation of this museum lies in the variety of its art collection. This covers more than 5,000 years of civilization from many parts of the world. The museum displays more than just the visual delights of art It introduces you (o ancient ways of living. You can visit an Egyptian temple,a fragrant Ming garden, n typical room in an 18th century French house and many other special exhibitions.
Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madsion Avenue, near 75th Street)
The Whitney holds an excellent collection or contemporary American paintings and sculptures. There are no permanent displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time. Every two years, the Whitney holds a special exhibition of new art by living artists. The museum also shows videos and films by contemporary video artists.
1.What can we know about Henry Clay Frick?
A. He once lived a poor life.
B. He had a deep love for his country.
C. He left all his possessions to his family.
D. He loved twentieth century paintings very much.
2.What do Guggenheim Museum and Whitney Museum of American Art have in common?
A. They both have stairs in their buildings.
B. They both hold art works by living artists.
C. The exhibitions in them are always changing.
D. They both display modern paintings, sculptures and drawings.
3.If you are interested in ancient civilization, you can go to ____
A. The Frick Collection B. Guggenheim Museum
C. Whitney Museum of American Art D. Metropolitan Museum of Art
4.What can we infer about Whitney Museum of American Art?
A. There are only paintings of great artists.
B. It is located in the same avenue as the others.
C. You can’t enjoy new art of living artists each year.
D. It is not as popular among art lovers as the other museums.
5.The passage is mainly about ________
A. some famous artists B. some famous paintings
C. some famous places of interest D. some famous art museums
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