Woodcut is a kind of art work on a piece of wood. Many traditional woodcuts are printed either black and white or simple in color, but reduction woodcuts (绝版木刻) often show rich colors like Western oil paintings.
The reduction woodcuts are famous for their rich colors. On the same piece of wood, the artist cuts and prints different layers (层) in order. The artwork was listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in Pu’er city, Yunnan province, in 2009.
Leng Guangmian, 40, is a reduction woodcut artist. He started learning the art at college in 2003. He thinks that making reduction woodcut prints is just like an amazing journey. “Every time we cut a model on the woodblock and then print, we never know what it will be like in the end.” As he sees beautiful models layer by layer, he gets more excited.
But finishing such work is not easy. Before cutting, he needs to plan for the whole print and choose colors for different layers. A big print usually takes months to finish.
Leng hopes his artwork can show not only excellent woodcutting skills but also local culture and life. “My works have two series (系列). One is called the Tea Horse Road, since Pu’er is one of the starting points of that road. The other is the Disappearing Villages.” Leng said. “Many old villages in Pu’er need rebuilding for safety, so I want to make people remember their beauty before they are gone.”
32. What’s special about the reduction woodcut?
A.It has one layer. | B.It is colorful. |
C.It uses a piece of wood. | D.It is simple in color. |
33. What is the correct order of making reduction woodcuts?
① Start to print
② Cut on the wood
③ Plan for the whole print
④ Choose colors for different layers
34. What is Leng’s purpose (目的) of making reduction woodcuts?
A.To tell his personal stories. | B.To rebuild old local villages. |
C.To teach woodcut skills in Yunnan. | D.To show local life and culture. |
35. What may be the best title for the passage?
A.An artist’s story | B.A Chinese artist |
C.Making a colorful artwork on wood | D.Learning special works in Yunnan |