Many art museums offer virtual tours and other ways to access their collections. Here are some museums you can virtually visit from the comfort of your home.
The Louvre (Paris)
One of the most famous and largest museums in the world, the Louvre, offers a selection of online tours of its exhibition rooms, galleries, and even its glass pyramid. For example, explore the recently restored Galerie d'Apollon. Access the virtual Louvre by going directly to the museum's website for online tours.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City)
The Met has a collection that represents more than 5,000 years of art worldwide. Online, the museum has six videos that explore different parts of the museum through their Met 360° Project. The app and website 82nd and Fifth has its own collection of short videos, each focused on specific pieces in the collection, while MetKids features online art-related activities for little ones.
The Guggenheim (New York City and Bilbao, Spain)
While you may not be able to see the famous building first hand, you can view more than 1,700 pieces of art by 625 artists from the museum's various locations through the Guggenheim's online collection on your computer. The pieces are searchable by artist, medium, time period, movement, and special collection.
The Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)
The major works of great Dutch painters are on display in the Rijksmuseum. Besides a visit in person, you can still see the museum's highlights virtually. You can also walk through the museum virtually, thanks to Google's street view.
Gerald Swindle was waiting to check out in a store when he noticed the elderly woman checking out in front of him was talking endlessly about herself to her cashier(收银员), who just stayed attentive all the time.
Gerald Swindle was a bit annoyed with how long their conversation was going. But as Gerald waited for his turn, his attitude began to change. Not only did he conclude that their conversation was very important, but found himself captivated by what the elderly woman said once he stopped to listen.
"You were patient with this lady," Gerald later said in a video recalling what had happened. "You did nothing but followed her conversation, listening to every word she said, and never rushing her."
He added, "You showed me what people ought to be. Sometimes it might be the only person they talk to this week. Sometimes I need that, so I appreciate it."
"I never expected this to come about because it was just a regular day for me. I was just doing my job," Emily, the cashier, said.
But since posted online, the video has become popular with nearly 2 million views! The comment section was quickly filled with others sharing how inspired they felt by Emily's kindness.
Best of all, that elderly woman has since come back to the store several times, and the two of them are becoming quite close. "What I've learned is so amazing—you can have an effect on people just by being yourself working at the store," Emily said.
Women in the US never had the chance to become astronauts until 1983, when Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space.
Since Ride's historic trip, more than 40 other American women have traveled to space. On July 23, 2012, Ride died at the age of 61."Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model," former President of the USA, Barack Obama said in a statement. "She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars."
Ride became interested in space when she was a kid. "If you asked me when I was 12 whether I wanted to be an astronaut, I'm sire I would have said yes," she said in a 2010 interview. "But I didn't even think about that as a possible career."
After studying physics in college and graduate school, Ride got her chance. She was accepted into NASA's astronaut training program in 1978, and then chosen to be the first American female in space. In 1983, she got into space aboard the Challenger shuttle. "There is no amusement park ride on the Earth that even comes so close," she said.
Ride returned to space on the Challenger a second time in 1984. After that, she remained involved with the space program and also worked to share her love for science with kids. She wrote six science books with others for children, and started her own science education company.
Ride knew that she held a unique place in history. "I realized how important it was for a woman to break that barrier(屏障) and open the door for other women to be able to do the same exciting things that the men had been doing," she said.
The closest thing to our heart is family. Most of your "firsts" happen with your family. Naturally, this leads to the establishment of a tradition. Family and its traditions greatly influence a child. Most families pass on family values as a tradition, so that parents help their children become better individuals through them.
For parents, the teenage years of their child are a test. The values you have taught your kids are put to use. The values you put in your child in the early years keep your child from walking the wrong path even when times get tough.
Many families hold the tradition of having dinner together. The flavor(滋味) of love and togetherness makes you forget about your bad day. Merely a simple meal with your loved ones can lighten your shoulders like no other thing. Small traditions like sharing a meal or cooking on Sundays help you stay connected to your family.
Having traditions makes you feel special in your own space. When you have things in common, you'll enjoy the company a little more, and no other company is better than family. Lastly, traditions may not necessarily be celebrated each year; they can be enjoyed in their own sweet way on the dining table, kitchen, or even at the door.
Daffnee Cohen told Healthy Cells Magazine in an article, "Tradition is one of the most beautiful beliefs we have created and experienced as living and loving humans."
In the current fast-paced life, family traditions bring in moments you wish to keep for a lifetime. They shape you, comfort you, give you a sense of belonging, create unforgettable memories, and make you better and stronger individuals. So, instead of doubting their presence, treasure each moment.
Children often visit museums. Then do field trips(实地考察旅行) help students with learning?
Teachers might not see the value of art-related museum field trips. He and his research team are studying how attending cultural events can help with a student's education.
For this study, his team looked at 11,000 students. Students who visited an art museum were more tolerant(宽容的) and more empathetic(有同理心的). Besides, they learned a lot of content about the art they saw and developed stronger critical thinking skills about art.
Greene's team also examined how going to a live theater performance can affect students. It found that students who saw a live performance experienced improvement in tolerance and empathy. A different group of students watched a movie version(版本) of the same play. The students who saw the live performance learned the story and related vocabulary better than those who watched the movie version. Therefore, there are differences between in-person cultural experiences and digital ones. In-person cultural experiences are very important to the success at school.
Apart from their usual field trips, the museums also offer STEM-based tours. STEM-stands for science, technology, engineering and math. These tours look at connections between art and science, art and math, and art and architecture.
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A. This is true for students of all ages. B. This is where Jay Greene comes in. C. Great importance is attached to field trips. D. This study involved(涉及) two groups of students. E. Some museums are looking for ways to provide new programs for schools. F. Greene's team wanted to learn how a trip to an art museum affects a student. G. Though the number is relatively small, the results of the study are convincing(令人信服的). |
At 91 years old and with Alzheimer's disease, Gene McGehee was finding his golden years to be his loneliest. That all1one day when he heard the clear sound of children's laughter right outside his home.
When Gene2outside, he couldn't believe his good3to discover a group of lively young kids playing. The children, from the daycare center across the street, were more than 4to include Gene in their fun. They5him Big Gene, and a special, long-lasting friendship was6between Gene, the kids and Megan Nunez, the daycare teacher.
Gene's7Alzheimer's disease means he now has only short-term memory. For the last three years, Gene has been8Megan and the kids every day for what he thinks is the 9 time. "Every day, I cross the street, and we stay together," explained Megan. "I always tell the kids that his10is kind of sick, but his heart11us."
Gene's daughter, Cathy, said he12from loneliness until the kids came into his life and 13his days. He now gets to just go outside and make new friends on a daily basis. "They have been such a14to Daddy, and he lights up," Cathy15shared.
Gene and the kids enjoy their one-hour "playdate" every afternoon. They16jokes, stories, laughs and hugs. He sometimes even17their games. Even though the day's precious memories disappear as the sun18, something remains in the depths of Gene's mind. It is that19feeling that makes him go outside as soon as he hears the children's20once again.
Last Sunday journalists for Beijing 2022 (invite) to an online city tour of Wuhan at the Main Media Center.
During the tour, journalists were able to overlook the city landscape on the top floor of Yellow Crane Tower, one of the most (fame) towers with a long history. They also learned about local food.
Video reporter Zhu Shuying said, "I'm very happy to join in this activity, makes my life more colorful."
This was the 19th online tour (organize) by the Beijing 2022 organizers since January 7. So far, the online tour (attract) more than 900 Chinese and foreign reporters. Previous tours included themes like (visit) the Palace Museum and exploring the music culture of China in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong.
Ian said in interview in January that the online tour gave him the chance to feel the charm of Chinese (tradition) culture and get a better understanding of Beijing and other Chinese (city).
The online city tours continued till the end of the 2022 Paralympic Games March 13.
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Dear Editor,
I am studying abroad. With any problems with my housemate Alex, I am written to ask you for help.
Tom is basical a good guy. But sometimes he doesn't care much about my behavior. He pays no attentions to keeping the room neat, often leaving his things about. He played very loud music during the rest time. At times, I find him using others' daily things without permit. What's bad, he often brings his friends here to drink, talking and laughing loudly. I have been trying to ask for him not to do that, but he doesn't listen to me. Would you be so kind to give me some advice?
Yours,
Zhang Hua
