北师大版（2019）必修 第一册Unit 3 Celebrations VIEWING WORKSHOP PAPER-CUTTING课件(共12张PPT 内嵌视频)

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北师版（2019）必修一
Unit 3 Celebrations
VIEWING WORKSHOP PAPER-CUTTING
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
1. discuss Chinese paper cuts with your partners;
2. view and learn Chinese paper cuts;
3. get general and detailed information about Chinese paper cuts by
viewing a video;
4. introduce Chinese paper cuts to a group of foreigners.
Brainstorming.
Lead-in
What do you know about Chinese paper cuts
history
Chinese paper cuts
images of
paper cuts
their
meanings
...
Look at the pictures of paper cuts. Answer the questions.
What are in the paper cuts Which one do you like best
What do the paper cuts symbolise Can you name some occasions when people may use paper cuts
Pre-viewing
Watch the presentation about Chinese paper cuts. Answer the questions.
When do paper cuts date back to in history
What are the three purposes that people use paper cuts for
In what places or occasions are paper cuts used Can you list at least five
While-viewing
The earliest paper cuts in existence date back to the 4th century in China.
They have been used for decoration, for religious purposes, and for design patterns.
Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates.
(1) on doors
(2) on presents
(3) on weddings
(4) in temples
(5) on clothing
Suggested Answers
Watch the presentation again. Match the images of paper cuts with their meanings.
Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts in existence date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage. In Chinese culture, paper cuts symbolise the ideas of happiness, good luck and good fortune and they have been used for decoration, for religious purposes, and for design patterns throughout history.
Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it was often attached to front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. The image of a fish often appears together with Fu, which indicates we will have more than enough money to spend.
Paper cuts are also used on presents. People use Fu to wrap presents and it is believed that this will bring good luck to others. A present for parents whose child has recently been born might show a paper cut of children, for example. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is “lian sheng guizi”, which means we wish that the parents will have more children.
Video script
Another popular design is an image of a baby on an animal. This animal is called “qi lin”, which is believed to have the power to bring children to the family. Paper cuts that show the Chinese character of double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. People use them to decorate such occasions by putting them on walls, windows, doors and even furniture.
Paper cuts used for religious purposes are often found in temples. People cut papers into the shapes of animals and make these offerings on special days and during festivals. People also use paper cuts with images of all kinds of gods, such as the god of wealth, the god of kitchen, and the god who can help to drive away evil spirits, to express their hopes for a good life.
The third kind of paper cuts are those used to make design patterns on clothing. The Chinese character Fu, the image of dragon, and flower patterns are often used in the design for clothing. They are very popular choices for clothes to wear during Spring Festival. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewellery boxes.
In the past, paper-cutting was all done by hand. Even a small mistake during the process can ruin the whole piece of work. Nowadays, there are factories for paper cutting in China and paper cutting has also changed from decoration to a kind of art.
Video script
Draw a mind map to summarise what you have learned about Chinese paper cuts.
Post-viewing
Chinese paper cuts
history
symbolic meaning
purposes of use
places of use
images of paper cuts
The earliest paper cuts in existence date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage.
Paper cuts symbolise the ideas of happiness, good luck and good fortune.
They have been used for decoration, for religious purposes, and for design patterns.
Paper cuts are often seen on windows, gates, doors, presents, weddings, temples and clothing.
People use paper cuts with images of animals, all kinds of gods, flowers ...
Prepare to introduce Chinese paper cuts to a group of foreigners.
Make Chinese paper cuts and introduce them to your partners.
Homework