中国传统文化(英文版讲解).ppt

Let’s enjoy some pictures;Symbols of Chinese culture;Two different definitions;Tell the difference ;Symbols of Chinese Culture;The paper-cut is one of Chinese most popular folk tradition decoration art, has the glorious history.Because its material is probably easy, the cost inexpensive, the effect stands sees, the adaptation surface broad and generally is welcome; Because it most suits the rural women leisure manufacture, both may make practical, and may beautify the life.Each place all can see the paper-cut, even has formed the different place style school. ;;Folk paper-cut;Spring Festival Paper-cut;Wind Instruments (吹管乐器);Sheng(笙);Pipa（琵琶）;Erhu(二胡);Bangtze(梆子);calligraphy ;Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture, Shu Fa (calligraphy) is often thought to be most revealing of ones personality. During the imperial era, calligraphy was used as an important criterion for selection of executives to the Imperial court. Unlike other visual art techniques, all calligraphy strokes are permanent and incorrigible, demanding careful planning and confident execution. Such are the skills required for an administrator / executive. While one has to conform to the defined structure of words, the expression can be extremely creative. To exercise humanistic imagination and touch under the faceless laws and regulations is also a virtue well appreciated. ;admire;;Four symbols in China;orchid ;Everybody knows that bamboo,chrysanthemum/kr??s?nθ?m?m/ ,orchid/???k?d/ ,plum blossom are the four symbols in China.We treat them higher than other plants,because they represent some elegant quality we admire for. Plum blossom represent a kind of haughty, orchid represent secluded while bamboo represent strong mind,chrysanthemum representthe balance. Ancient Chinese are eager to use plants to show their spirit. And actually,there must be some reasons that the poets would like to chose this kind of plants. Then,I would like to chose bamboo as an example to show s