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• ☐ ☐ ☐ scan [v] - examine closely using technology (such as X-rays or infrared)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a sculptor [n] - an artist who creates sculptures
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Bohemian [adj] - an artistic and free-spirited lifestyle, often associated with artists and writers
• ☐ ☐ ☐ muted [adj] - not bright
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a signature style [n] - a unique and recognizable way of creating art
• ☐ ☐ ☐ clearly defined [exp] - easy to see, recognize, or understand
• ☐ ☐ ☐ paint marks [n] - visible traces of paint left on a surface
• ☐ ☐ ☐ infrared [n] - a type of light that is invisible to the human eye but can be used in technology to detect hidden layers in paintings
• ☐ ☐ ☐ render [v] - produce an image
• ☐ ☐ ☐ clear as day [exp] - very obvious
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the naked eye [exp] - just using one's eyes, not using special tools or technology
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a canvas [n] - a surface for painting (a type of strong fabric)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a reputation [n] - the general opinion or belief about someone
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a Lothario [n] - a man known for having many romantic relationships
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an interior setting [exp] - an indoor location
• ☐ ☐ ☐ paint over [phv] - cover with new paint

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

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1. Picasso’s Blue Period is characterized by muted blues and greens.
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   False
   
   
2. The painting depicts a sculptor named DeSoto.
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   False
   
   
3. Experts discovered the hidden figure by using X-ray and infrared technology.
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   False
   
   
4. The painting is usually kept in gallery in London.
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5. The painting was loaned to a gallery in Switzerland.
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   False
   
   
6. Picasso was likely around 30 years old when he painted over the original image.
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7. The hidden figure is thought to be Picasso's wife.
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   False
   
   
8. The hidden figure is impossible to see without special technology.
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   False
   
   
9. The discovery suggests Picasso may have painted over the woman after many years.
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1. What is the main topic of the discussion?
   A) A new exhibit of Picasso’s artwork in London.
   B) A hidden painting discovered beneath a Picasso artwork.
   C) The influence of Picasso’s Blue Period on modern art.
   D) How new technology is being used to examine art.
   
   
2. Why did experts decide to scan the painting?
   A) They noticed paint marks that did not match the visible portrait.
   B) They suspected Picasso had used unusual paint materials.
   C) The painting had been damaged during transportation.
   D) The owner of the painting requested an authenticity check.
   
   
3. What can be inferred about Picasso’s artistic habits?
   A) He usually painted portraits of his closest friends.
   B) He regretted many of his early paintings and erased them.
   C) He may have painted over older works to save money.
   D) He often used bright, vibrant colors in his Blue Period.
   
   
4. What do the speakers imply about Picasso when he was young?
   Select two answers.
   A| He was known for dating many women.
   B| He often visited his friend in Paris.
   C| He carefully preserved all of his early works.
   D| He was relatively poor at this time.
   
   
5. Where was the painting kept before being loaned to the London gallery?
   A) Paris
   B) New York
   C) Switzerland
   D) Madrid
   
   
6. Why did the man say this?
   
   A) To explain that the hidden figure is now completely visible
   B) To show how the technology they used altered the painting
   C) To suggest that knowledge of the hidden figure makes it easier to see
   D) To describe what the woman looked like and what she was wearing
   
   
7. Which of these images best matches the description of the painting?
   
   A)
   
   B)
   
   C)
   
   D)
   
   

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London / gallery / use / new / technology / scan / painting / Picasso / and / discover / hidden / figure / beneath / it

A London gallery used new technology to scan a painting by Picasso and discovered a hidden figure beneath it.

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painting / depict / friend / Picasso / name / DeSoto

The painting depicts a friend of Picasso's named DeSoto.

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expert / gallery / London / examine / it / use / X-ray / infrared / scans

Experts at a gallery in London examined it using X-ray and infrared scans.

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they / discover / image / woman / beneath / visible / portrait

They discovered an image of a woman beneath the visible portrait.

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once / discover / her / ghost / image / become / noticeable / naked / eye

Once (it [was/is]) discovered, her ghostly image [became/becomes] noticeable to the naked eye.

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expert / believe / Picasso / paint / over / portrait / save / money / by / reuse / canvas

Experts believe (that) Picasso painted over [her/the] portrait (in order) to save money by reusing the canvas.

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woman / identity / remain / uncertain / but / she / may / be / friend / lover / model

The woman’s identity remains uncertain, but she may have been a friend, (a) lover, or (a) model.

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1. What do you know about Pablo Picasso—his life or his art?
2. Do you think Picasso would want people looking at these images that he painted over? Do you think these types of analysis should be done?
3. Some people believe that learning too much about an artist's personal life changes how we view their work. Do you agree or disagree?
4. Can you think of any artists (painters, musicians, writers, etc.) whose personal lives have changed the way that you view their art (for the better or worse)?
5. Who is your favorite artist? Why?
6. What is your favorite piece of art? Can you describe what it looks like? Why is it your favorite?