(共17张PPT)
Unit 3
Celebrations Viewing Workshop
To view and talk about paper cutting
To read for understanding
To summaries information
To introduce Chinese paper cuts to a group of foreigners
Learning objectives
Intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) includes song, music, drama, skills, crafts, and the other parts of culture.
Can you say some Intangible cultural heritages in China
Kunqu Opera
Shadow Play
Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China, with its origins dating back to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368).
The shadow play is a typical traditional entertainment that has survived and thrived over the centuries. It is also one of the earliest arts introduced by China to the West.
The Guqin
Acupuncture
Chinese Guqin started from Han Dynasty and is the traditional Chinese instrument.
Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years.
Paper-cutting
Chinese paper cutting, or Jianzhi, is a kind of folk art which uses scissors or knives to cut papers for decoration or other folk activities. Having a wide mass base in China, paper cutting has been involved in the social life for different peoples and has presented multiple social values in cognition, amusement and communication etc. In 2006, Jianzhi was enlisted into the first group of National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the State Council, and it was listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists in 2009.
What do you know about Chinese paper cuts This video introduces the history of paper cuts and the meanings of different images.
Look at the pictures of paper cuts. Answer the questions.
1 What are in the paper cuts Which one do you like best
2 What do the paper cuts symbolise Can you name some occasions when people may use paper cuts
1 What are in the paper cuts Which one do you like best
The Chinese character Fu, the image of dragon, the image of a fish and flower patterns.
2 What do the paper cuts symbolise Can you name some occasions when people may use paper cuts
In Chinese culture, paper cuts symbolise the ideas of happiness, good luck and good fortune. The paper cuts have been used for decoration, for religious purposes, and for design patterns for clothing.
Watch the presentation about Chinese paper cuts. Answer the questions.
1 When do paper cuts date back to in history
2 What are the three purposes that people use paper cuts for
3 In what places or occasions are paper cuts used Can you list at least five
1 When do paper cuts date back to in history
2 What are the three purposes that people use paper cuts for
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.
3 In what places or occasions are paper cuts used Can you list at least five
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
Images of paper cuts
Character Fu
fish
Lian sheng gui zi
莲生贵子
Qi lin songzi
麒麟送子
Character of double happiness
双喜
Shape of animal
Watch the presentation again. Match the images of paper cuts with their meanings.
Their meanings
to have the power to bring children to the family
when it is put upside down, happiness arrives
to have more than enough to spend
the wish for the parents to have more kids
to celebrate weddings
offerings on special days and during festivals
Images of paper cuts
Images of paper cuts
Prepare to introduce Chinese paper cuts to a group of foreigners.
To list the main points you want to share
To order the information
相关词汇:
名词:
art, form, origin, shape, festival, celebration, style, theme, knife, scissors, symbol, wish, heritage ...
形容词:
ancient, traditional, national, intangible, cultural, folk, popular, favorite, fond, unique ...
动词:
cut, pass, decorate, observe, express, represent, list, add, preserve ...
常用句型:
历史(由来):
1. ... can date back to ...
2. ... has a history of ... years.
3. There are many different beliefs about the origin of ... But one thing for sure is that ...
评价 / 意义:
1. ... is one of the most popular traditional Chinese folk arts.
2. It was added to / included in / listed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List in ...
Research some simple paper cuts templates and create, then display your work.
Homework