1、 By the end of the period, you will be able to: locate and describe some specific information related to the Qingming Scroll; introduce the Qingming Scroll in your own words based on its structure, artistic technique, value and the message it conveys; discuss the possible measures to keep a balance
2、between the protection of masterpieces and the publics wish to have more access to them. Do you know anything about Zhang Zeduan? Who is he? When did he live? What is his most famous masterpiece? Who: a famous Chinese painter When: the Northern Song Dynasty What: Qingming Scroll Enjoy the video abou
3、t Qingming Scroll. 本版块的语篇是一篇本版块的语篇是一篇介绍性散文介绍性散文，作者一开始从，作者一开始从清明上河清明上河 图图的的总体描述总体描述入手，引出对这幅名画入手，引出对这幅名画宏观结构宏观结构和和创作手法创作手法 的介绍；再由此进入对画中的介绍；再由此进入对画中微观细节的展现微观细节的展现，并揭示画作中，并揭示画作中 反映的反映的表面繁荣背后所隐藏的一系列表面繁荣背后所隐藏的一系列政治、社会问题政治、社会问题；最后；最后 介绍了这幅传世之作的介绍了这幅传世之作的艺术价值、历史价值艺术价值、历史价值及及深远影响深远影响。 Read the passage quickl
4、y and summarize the main idea of each paragraph. Match the paragraph with the proper main idea. Para. 1 The basic information of the Qingming Scroll. Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 6 The main sections of the Qingming Scroll. The artistic technique reflected in the Qingming Scroll. The message conveye
5、d in the Qingming Scroll. The value and influence of the Qingming Scroll. The popularity of the Qingming Scroll. Para. 5 Read paragraph 1 and fill in the table. Qingming Scroll Artist Style Chinese art Painted on Topic Now housed in The Palace Museum in Beijing Zhang Zeduan A five-metre-long silk sc
6、roll The life in ancient city Bianjing, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty in the 12th century Read paragraph 2 and fill in the table. TopicDetails Section 1 Farmers hard at work Section 2 The central bridge alive with activity Section 3 A peaceful scene of rural life near Bianjing Crop fields
7、 A river winding through the landscape The river banksBoats sail in and out of Bianjing Civilians walking through the city gate in both directions The life inside the city itself People from all walks of life going about their daily business Read paragraph 3 and answer the following questions. 1 Wha
8、t materials did Zhang Zeduan use? 2 Whats the most impressive aspect of the painting? 3 What enables Zhang to show an enormous amount of detail? He used ink on silk. It is probably Zhangs precise brushwork. His well-developed ability, as well as the scrolls ambitious size. Qingming Scroll Content de
9、picted _ _ _ The 12th century Chinese _ _ A wide range of buildings, such as _ _ The life during the Northern Song Dynasty customs, clothing, transportation methods, business practices temples, teahouses and government structures Read paragraph 4 and finish the map. Message delivered Superficial mea
10、ning and deep meaning Superficial meaning _ _ Deep meaning Serious political and social problems: The government has lost control of _. _. A boat is in danger of crashing into the bridge. Peaceful and cheerful life in the capital city food supplies and transportation Soldiers appear to ignore their
11、duties Qingming Scroll Read paragraph 5 to 6 and answer the following questions. 1 What does the value of the Qingming Scroll lie in? 2 What happened to the copies of the scroll? 3 Why is the scroll not often displayed to public now? Its value lies in its great scale, artistic quality, attention to
12、detail, and its representation of daily life. Some of the copies are now regarded as precious works of art in their own right. Because it is extremely delicate. Write a summary of the essay. Use the following questions to help you. What is the painting about? What technique does the painter use? It
13、describes peoples lives in Bianjing in the 12th century. He uses ink on silk to create realistic images and display perspective. His brushwork is precise and shows enormous detail. What message does the painter want to get across? What is the value of the painting? The painter tells us about the cus
14、toms, clothing, transportation methods, business practices and architecture styles of that time. It also exposes serious political and social problems. It greatly influenced Chinese art and inspired future artists. The Qingming Scroll describes peoples lives in Bianjing in the 12th century, includin
15、g scenes of rural life, the riverbanks, the splendid central bridge and life inside the city. The painting shows people from all walks of life and the atmosphere appears to be one of peace and happiness. Zhang Zeduan uses ink on silk. He creates realistic images and displays a remarkable mastery of
16、perspective. His brushwork is so precise that the painting shows an enormous amount of detail. By showing the detail, the painting reveals a great deal about life during the Northern Song Dynasty. It tells us about the customs, clothing, transportation methods, business practices and architecture st
17、yles of that time. However, on closer inspection, it also exposes serious political and social problems. The painting greatly influenced Chinese art and inspired future artists. Discuss the writing technique of this essay by answering the following questions. 1. Could you find out the topic sentence
18、 of Paragraphs 15? The first sentence is the topic sentence in each paragraph. 2. What do you think of the function of the topic sentence? A topic sentences main purpose is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence has other functions: support the writings primary topic through
19、out the essay unify the content of each paragraph further enable readers to determine the subject and perspective of the paragraph make the change of subject between two paragraphs smoother. (In this case, the topic sentence is also the transitional sentence.) Read the essay again and answer the que
20、stions. 1.Whats the authors purpose of writing this essay? The author wants to convey the message to readers that the Qingming Scroll not only occupies an important position in the history of Chinese painting due to the artists well-developed ability, but also has extremely high historical and reali
21、stic value because of its in-depth and detailed description of life in China in the 12th century. The author wants readers to feel the extensive, profound history and culture of our country to enhance our national pride and cultural confidence. 2. How do you feel after reading this essay? I not only
22、 marvel at the superb painting skill levels of ancient China but also take pride in being Chinese, for the brilliant culture, art and history we have. Museums may choose not to display some masterpieces to protect them from damage, but at the same time the public wish to have more access to them. Ho
23、w can we deal with this issue? Make a list of possible measures. 从理论上说，几乎所有光线都会对文物造成损从理论上说，几乎所有光线都会对文物造成损 伤，尤其是伤，尤其是紫外线和红外线紫外线和红外线，能对器物表面造，能对器物表面造 成结构性的伤害，促使其老化。因此，无论什成结构性的伤害，促使其老化。因此，无论什 么文物，最理想的保存环境都应该绝对么文物，最理想的保存环境都应该绝对无光无光。 秦兵马俑在刚出土时很多表面都有彩绘，然而秦兵马俑在刚出土时很多表面都有彩绘，然而 出土后不久多因温湿度、光线等保存环境突变出土后不久多因温湿度、
24、光线等保存环境突变 而脱落。但是，光线对博物馆展览显然必不可而脱落。但是，光线对博物馆展览显然必不可 少。因此，针对各种文物对于光线的敏感程度，少。因此，针对各种文物对于光线的敏感程度， 文物保护部门也出台了相关的规定，文物保护部门也出台了相关的规定，严格控制严格控制 文物在展览过程中所承受光照的限度文物在展览过程中所承受光照的限度。 有学者针对丝绸的实验就说明，有学者针对丝绸的实验就说明，闪闪 光灯的使用对丝织品的损害十分明光灯的使用对丝织品的损害十分明 显显。被闪光灯拍摄的丝绸不仅会出。被闪光灯拍摄的丝绸不仅会出 现褪色、变暗，甚至还会形成肉眼现褪色、变暗，甚至还会形成肉眼 都能观察到的焦
25、化点。都能观察到的焦化点。 Possible measures: uMaking digital models of a gallery for online tours is commonplace nowadays. It can help museums protect vulnerable masterpieces, but the online tour benefits museum visitors too. It allows armchair tourists to make virtual visits to online galleries around the worl
26、d, where digital models of museum pieces can be comfortably viewed while a variety of relevant information about the exhibits is available at the click of a button. uLimiting the number of people to exhibitions is vital in preventing overcrowding which can damage delicate exhibits. For example, a ro
27、om full of people can cause changes in temperature that can affect the items on display. Museums can limit the number of people by implementing a system where visitors must pre-book tickets. The exhibit could also only be available for viewing at scheduled times. These changes will help museum offic
28、ials monitor and maintain tourist numbers better, thus protecting the exhibits from possible damage. uBuilding underground exhibition halls may be necessary for delicate masterpieces and fragile artefacts. Museums may choose this measure when exhibits are likely to be damaged by the natural elements
29、 like sunlight, temperature, or humidity. The underground halls would normally not have windows, so light exposure is manually adjusted, and the temperature and humidity level would also be monitored and controlled. Watch the video and appreciate the great work. Then, try to describe the painting in your own words.
