文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。介绍了独特的北京民间艺术面人郎及其传承。面人郎充满了首都丰富的历史和习俗。他们精致可爱的手工艺品讲述着新旧北京的故事。2008年被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录。
Chinese people love food made of flour, whether it be dumplings, or flatbread. In the hands of skilled artisans(手艺人), flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with, which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art form is called dough figurine(面塑). Among the various art styles of dough figurines, Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art, which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city. Their delicate and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of old and new Beijing. In 2008, it was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
It was created by Lang Shao’an. Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends, historical stories, and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick, or on a table for display. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with, with simple forms and vivid decorations, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason, during the making process, they are often mixed with additives(添加剂)to prevent them from breaking up, being eaten by insects or growing moldy. Over the course of his long career, Lang Shao’an developed a set of skilled fingers with an elegant artistic sense.
Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15, he created Beijing Olympic Mascot-shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans. In his skilled hands, pop culture icons such as figures based on Marvel comics characters and Chinese mythological figure Nezha with smoky makeup, are resonating with young people.
Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public. Many young people are unwilling to take the time to master a skill that does not make money, which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.
4. Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines?
A.To make dough figurines taste good. |
B.To keep colors brighter and last longer. |
C.To help shape dough into various forms. |
D.To better preserve the finished products. |
5. Which of the following is close in meaning of the underlined phrase?
A.are ignored by. | B.are well accepted by. |
C.are concerned with. | D.are familiar with. |
6. What is the best title of the passage?
A.A Traditional Chinese Culture. | B.History and Customs of Beijing. |
C.Dough Figurine and Its Inheritance. | D.An Intangible Cultural Heritage. |
7. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To call on people to master a skill. |
B.To appeal to people to value this folk art. |
C.To teach people ways to appreciate the handicraft. |
D.To persuade people to protect national cultural heritage. |