IV.Discuss the following. 1.
Ellsworth tried to prove to everybody that business is more important
than art. Did he succeed? What do you consider more important?
2.
Why do you think Ellsworth didn't give up taking lessons after he had
sent the picture to the show? Was it a part of his plan of deception?
Comment on his plan. Find in the text other details of his clever scheme.
3.
Why didn't Ellsworth read the letter himself? Were his eyes really
tired?
4.
All Ellsworth's financial transactions ended in failure. Do you think
the purchase of the Gallery was also a transaction of this kind?
5.
What do you think he will do with the Gallery later?
6.
"Life is short, art is long." Do you agree with it?
7.
Why do people need art?
8.
What is more satisfying art or business?
V. Retell the text on the part of 1) Ellsworth, 2) Koppel, 3) Dr.
