IELTS Speaking Part 3 Question: What makes a good painting?

Believe it or not, this is actually a pretty frequently tested question… So we are sharing some Ideas, vocabularies & a model answer you can study, if you ever encounter this question.

Ideas and Vocabulary

1. the composition of all the parts

2. the painter has a good eye (to know when something is good)

3. perspective and symmetry (sizing and balance of all parts)

4. using a particular style or an unusual technique (skill)

5. the subject (person / landscape / animal etc)

6. the balance of colours and contrasts

7. to bring about an emotional response – it touches people

8. to evoke a memory or idea

9. impact – something you can’t take your eye off

10. historical background or relevance

Model Answer

From my perspective, I suppose a good painting is one you can’t take your eye’s off, and from my perspective, it’s either due to the colours and images or because of the emotional reaction I might have to the painting. This is largely due to the fact that I tend to like things I personally appreciate or enjoy. But of course, I also know that for other people, they think a good painting is usually because of the skill involved in painting it or because of the unique creativity of the artist. So all in all, I guess that a good painting means something different to everybody.

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