1、A1Chinese Shadow playA2 Group:BYDMaker:Wang NitingA3Interpretation Outline -of Shadow Play Introduction Origin Where it is still done Why it is threatened Its cultural significance Its importanceA4Shadow play is a kind of drama in which silhouettes made of hard paper and hide are projected onto a wh
2、ite screen.The performer manipulates the characters behind the screen while singing the libretto to tell the story.The story-telling is accompanied by music.A5A6OriginShadow puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty when one of the concubines of Emperor Wu of Han died from an illness.The emperor wa
3、s devastated,and he summoned his court officers to bring his beloved back to life.The officers made a shape of the concubine using donkey leather.Her joints were animated using 11 separate pieces of the leather,and adorned with painted clothes.Using an oil lamp they made her shadow move,bringing her
4、 back to life.A7The Emperor Wu of Han and his concubine LiA8 Where it is still done Shan Xi A9一、陕西皮影 陕西皮影造型质朴单纯，富于装饰性，同时又具有精致工巧的艺术特色。陕西皮影人物造型的轮廓整体概括，线条优美生动有力度，有势有韵，在轮廓内部以镂空为主，又适当留实，做到繁简得宜、虚实相生。A10The ancient art gradually fell from the limelight due to the impact of modern audio-visual media such as
5、 television and movies.Many shadow play groups have been disbanded,and many of the most talented artists have died.Why it is threatenedA11A12 Its cultural significance 1.Shadwos design and production for graphic design provides a unique materizalA13 2.Shadow reflect the customs,folklore,is the effec
6、tive way of investigating and gathering material folk culture.A14 3.The shadow play melody of an aria is rich,the beat is flexible,and it has the promotion and the development function to music domain.A15Its importanceIt is a comprehensive folk art which assembles different artistic sorts,such as mu
7、sic,performance,literature,painting and carving,and so on.It has distinct literature significance and potential economic significance for today.So,it should not disappear.A16Both Chinese artists and the Government are making great efforts to conserve and propagate the ancient art form.China is applying to the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organizations(UNESCO)for a certification as an intangible cultural heritage.A17Thank you !
