04 传统工艺：烙画、泥塑、剪纸、紫砂壶、中国结-2024年中考英语时文热点专题重大题型考前必练

04 传统工艺：烙画、泥塑、剪纸、紫砂壶、中国结 本专题内容切合2022年版新课标主题内容“人与社会”范畴“之文学、艺术与体育”主题群中“中外影视、戏剧、音乐、舞蹈、绘画、建筑等艺术形式中的文化价值和作品赏析，优秀的艺术家及其艺术成就”这一子主题内容。 一、阅读理解 A Welcome to the world of clay sculpting (泥塑)! Shape your imagination and show your creativity. Here are some tips to help you pick the right clay and improve your sculpting skills. What type of clay should you use? There are several types of clay used for sculptures, depending on how you can use them and the type of finished product you would like to have. Oil-based modeling clay ※hard and does not dry out like water-based clay ※not easy to work with as it requires heat to soften Polymer-based modeling clay ※soft and does not dry out, making it easy to mold (成形) “Firing” clay ※water-based clay ※easy to sculpt with this clay to create different shapes Walter E. Disney clay ※water-based clay ※used by experienced sculptors Using water-based clay is the best for beginners to practice sculpting skills at home. It is by far the easiest to use to create shapes with simple tools and it can be cleaned up easily with soap and water. How do you start sculpting? Follow the five useful tips to make clay sculptures. Think of the final piece Before you start, design how you imagine the final product to look like in different ways. Test clay for wetness Pull off a small piece of the clay and roll (卷) it in your hand until it forms a cylindrical (圆柱形的) shape. If it is soft, it is usable. If it breaks, try adding more water. Shape your clay Coiling the clay is a good way of turning clay into circles to create detailed shapes. This prevents the shaped clay from breaking into pieces. Try out and practice Check how different tools affect the material. Try out ways of building up clay, connecting pieces and adding details. Have fun All sculptors improve by learning from their mistakes. Working with clay is supposed to be a relaxing and fun experience. Do not be afraid to try even if you know nothing. 1．If you start to learn sculpt