<p> Speaking and listening: iconic objects</p><p>Group interaction Discuss / argue / persuade</p><p>At the close of the 20th century, a number of major museums across Europe created exhibitions of iconic objects and images that they felt captured the ‘personality’ of the last 100 years.</p><p>For example, in London a Red Ducati 998 was suspended in a giant frame from the ceiling; beneath it was the first Mini Cooper ever to roll off the production line. In New York a pair of faded and ripped original Levi jeans took pride of place, whilst opposite, the Microsoft logo was displayed. Berlin housed a large blown up photograph of the celebrations surrounding the first gaps that appeared in the Berlin wall. </p><p>These were objects and images that people could relate to: things that summed up an era and that were recognisable to all.</p><p>Your task:</p><p>The Baltic Museum is planning an exhibition of modern objects and images that have captured the imagination of people in the opening years of the 21st century. </p><p>You have been asked to contribute your ideas by selecting five items that you feel should be included in this exhibition. As a group you will be required to present your ideas and choices to the curators of the museum. </p><p>You need to persuade the curators to include your selections in their final exhibition, giving relevant reasons and background information to support your choices.</p><p>Your presentation should be interesting, effective and should include all members of your group. You may want to use PowerPoint or a poster presentation to help you make your ideas clear.</p><p>You could think about:</p><p> everyday objects that have become iconic within our culture today  objects that are both functional and beautiful  images of events that have captured people’s imagination  images of events that have shocked and stayed in the public conscience  artwork, images, album covers etc. that you think will become indicative of this period  key fashion items that can be associated with the period  key sporting achievements that will be remembered.</p><p>© 2007 www.teachit.co.uk 0b46f7ad98abe698c078f99352b678a8.doc Page 1 of 1</p>