Read the following
conversations and see how the new words are used.
[M] The art historians say that this painting is a significant contribution to the field.
Do you like it?
[W] I don't know if I can always tell what abstract art is trying
to express.
[M] Neither can I, but I admire the use of color.
[M] How will the museum
staff respond to the charges that
they have an insufficient number of works by minority artists?
[W] They are certainly embarrassed by the criticism.
[M] I think they should acquire a more diverse range of works.
[M] We have hired Ms. Jessup to mount an exhibit from our collection of Southeast Asian art.
[W] She's one of the best known specialists in Southeast Asian sculpture.
[M] There's really a broad spectrum
of sculpture from that region.
[M] I can't believe how
crowded it is in here. When did it become fashionable
to visit the museum?
[W] Since people have more leisure
time, I guess they like to spend it looking at art.
[M] I'll have to schedule another time when it is less
crowded to come.