IELTS Speaking Part 2 Question:
Describe a piece of art that you find particularly moving. You should say:
- what the art piece is
- who the artist is
- why you find it moving
- and what emotions it evokes in you.
Answer #1
One piece of art that I find particularly moving is Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night". Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter, and "Starry Night" is one of his most famous works. I find the painting moving because of its vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and emotion. When I look at "Starry Night", I am struck by the beauty and grandeur of the night sky. The painting evokes a sense of wonder and awe in me, as if I am witnessing a magical moment in time. The swirls of blue and yellow in the sky suggest a sense of movement and energy, while the dark village below adds a sense of calm and stillness.
Answer #2
One piece of art that I find particularly moving is Michelangelo's "David". Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist, and "David" is a marble sculpture that depicts the biblical hero David. I find the sculpture moving because of its realism and attention to detail. When I look at "David", I am struck by the intricate details of the sculpture, from the veins in his arms to the folds in his drapery. The sculpture evokes a sense of strength and power in me, as if David is ready to face any challenge that comes his way. The marble seems to come to life, and I can almost feel the texture of the stone under my fingertips.
Answer #3
One piece of art that I find particularly moving is Frida Kahlo's "The Two Fridas". Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter, and "The Two Fridas" is a self-portrait that depicts Kahlo in two different styles. I find the painting moving because of its emotional depth and personal symbolism. When I look at "The Two Fridas", I am struck by the contrast between the two Fridas, one with a traditional Mexican dress and the other with a more modern dress. The painting evokes a sense of vulnerability and introspection in me, as if Kahlo is revealing her innermost thoughts and feelings. The symbolism in the painting, like the hearts and the severed blood vessels, adds to the emotional impact.
Answer #4
One piece of art that I find particularly moving is Pablo Picasso's "Guernica". Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, and "Guernica" is a large mural that depicts the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. I find the painting moving because of its political message and social commentary. When I look at "Guernica", I am struck by the chaotic and violent images of war, from the wounded horse to the broken sword. The painting evokes a sense of anger and frustration in me, as if I am witnessing the horrors of war firsthand. The abstract and distorted figures add to the emotional impact, and the painting is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
Answer #5
One piece of art that I find particularly moving is Edvard Munch's "The Scream". Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter, and "The Scream" is a series of paintings that depict a figure screaming against a background of swirling colors. I find the painting moving because of its existential themes and emotional intensity. When I look at "The Scream", I am struck by the sense of loneliness and despair that the figure conveys. The painting evokes a sense of fear and uncertainty in me, as if I am facing the unknown. The swirling colors add to the emotional impact, and the painting is a powerful representation of the human condition.
