2022_심화영어독해와작문
conceive slope invert embed gaze up at Find words which mean: • to form or devise a plan or idea in the mind: • to fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass: As I was heading for the next installation, I decided to stop by Münster University to check out Square Depression , which was a huge success at SPM 2007. I wanted to see how the project had changed since 2007. The artist had conceived this artwork during the very first exhibition in 1977, but it wasn’t finished until 30 years later, due to a lack of funding and resources. It is a concrete structure that slopes from the edges to the center, gradually losing height. Instead of referring to it as a sculpture, it would be more appropriate to call it a structure or landscape. It offers a variety of views depending on the viewer’s position. Standing in the middle of Bruce Nauman’s artwork, you can enjoy the exceptional experience of seeing its horizon. Square Depression gives the impression that an inverted pyramid has been embedded in the ground. Visitors would walk on the sloping surface or even lie down on top of the construction to rest while gazing up at the sky. It functions as a sort of plaza and a massive resting spot. Unlike in a museum, where the artwork frequently takes center stage, in this piece it seemed that the people on the plaza were the main characters. Skimming Q4 What impression does Square Depression give to visitors, and how does it function as both a plaza and a resting spot? Square Depression Square Depression by Bruce Nauman 5 10 15 16 I Unit 1
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