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Lesson 2 The art of calligraphy
Unit 3
Arts enrich our life
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Lead in
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brush
ink stick
paper
ink slab
What tools are needed for calligraphy? Match the objects to the words.
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Think and match
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Read the passage and answer the questions.
A What are the steps to write a character?
B Why does the grandpa like calligraphy?
First begin by laying a piece of paper on the desk and using the ink stick to grind ink in the ink slab. Then take a brush and immerse it with enough ink. Finally use hands to write a character.
He likes the beauty of calligraphy. Its beauty lies in its balance, harmony, and rhythm. He thinks Chinese characters can be used by calligraphers to create amazing works of art.
Read and answer
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positive
interested
unimpressed
bored
disinterested
enthusiastic
loving
negative
Choose the tags that best describe the author’s attitude towards Chinese calligraphy and give reasons for your choices.
Read and choose
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mix... with lie in be into
Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the phrases.
Li Ming: What are you doing, Jack?
Jack: I am practicing Chinese calligraphy.
I __________ it indeed.
Li Ming: It is a timeless expression of beauty. That's why many people love it.
Jack: I find the Chinese characters in Wang Xizhi's copybook so beautiful.
Li Ming: You know, the beauty of calligraphy _________ its balance and harmony.
Jack: That sounds interesting. Please tell me more.
Li Ming: Calligraphers ______ writing characters ______ their feelings and emotions into each stroke.
Jack: That's cool! I'm going to create my style.
Li Ming: You certainly can, and begin by writing the first Chinese character of Jack's style.
am into
lies in
mix
with
Read and complete
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Work in pairs. Talk about a calligrapher you know. Share his/her stories and works with your partner.
Pair work
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Sample:
Wang Xizhi is one of the most famous calligraphers in Chinese history. People call him "the Sage of Calligraphy".
He lived in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He loved writing and practiced calligraphy every day. It’s said that he washed his writing brushes in the pond near his home, and the water turned black over time.
His most famous work is Preface to the Lanting Collection. Many people think it is the greatest calligraphy work. His handwriting is beautiful, natural and full of feelings.
He has great influence on Chinese calligraphy, and lots of people still learn from his works today.
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1. He always began by laying a piece of paper on the desk and using the ink stick to grind ink in the ink slab.
他总是先在桌上铺一张纸,然后用墨条在砚台里研磨墨汁。
begin by + doing(动作) → 先做……
begin with + n.(事物) → 以……(事物)开头
e.g. He began by sharing a short story. 他先分享了一则小故事。
His speech began with a short story. 他的演讲以一则小故事开篇。
Language points
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lay v. 放置;铺放;产(卵)
lay→过去式laid →过去分词laid →现在分词 laying
lay down 放下
lay out 铺开,摆放
e.g. Lay all your notebooks neatly on the table.
把你所有笔记本整齐摆放在桌上。
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2. He directed me to take a brush and immerse it in enough ink.
他指导我拿起毛笔,蘸足墨汁
immerse v. 使浸没于;沉浸在
immerse sth. in sth. 把某物浸入……
immerse oneself in 专心沉浸于
immersed adj. 沉浸的
e.g. She immerses herself in reading every weekend.
她每个周末都沉浸在阅读之中。
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3. It lies in its balance, harmony, and rhythm.
这种美蕴藏在平衡、协调与韵律之中。
lie in 在于;存在于
e.g. The secret of success lies in persistence.
成功的秘诀在于坚持不懈。
原形 含义 过去式 过去分词 现在分词
lie 躺;位于 lay lain lying
lie 说谎 lied lied lying
lay 放置;产卵 laid laid laying
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harmony n. 和谐;协调
harmonious adj.和谐的
in harmony 和谐共处
in harmony with 与……协调一致;与……和谐相处
e.g. We should live in harmony with nature.
我们应当与自然和谐共处。
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4. Chinese characters are considered to be a source of great beauty.
汉字被视作美的源泉。
source /sɔːs/n. 来源;起源;原因
source of …… 的源泉
resource /rɪˈsɔːs/n. 资源;资料
natural resources 自然资源
e.g. Reading is a valuable source of knowledge.
阅读是宝贵的知识来源。
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5. Each character has a distinct shape and form, which calligraphers can use to create amazing works of art 每个汉字都拥有独特的形体,书法家可以借汉字创作出绝妙的艺术作品。
distinct adj. 独特的;有区别的
distinctly adv.明显地;清晰地;独特地;与众不同地
distinction n.区别
be distinct from 与…… 截然不同
e.g. This fruit has a distinct sweet smell.
这种水果带有一种独特的香甜气息。
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calligrapher n. 书法家
calligraphy n. 书法
e.g. Many visitors admire the works of this great calligrapher.
许多参观者欣赏这位知名书法家的作品。
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6. The art of calligraphy mixes writing the characters beautifully with emotions and feelings into each stroke.
书法艺术将优美的书写与情感融入每一笔。
mix ... with ... 把…… 与…… 混合
e.g. You can mix lemon juice with honey.
你可以把柠檬汁和蜂蜜调配在一起。
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emotion n. 情感;情绪
emotional adj.情绪的;情感上的
e.g. This film brings out different emotions in viewers.
这部电影唤起观众各种各样的情绪。
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7. When we write Chinese characters, we need to carefully control the pressure, speed, and angle of the brush
书写汉字时,我们需要细心把控运笔的力度、速度与角度。
angle n. 角度;立场
right angle 直角
triangle n. 三角形
from this angle 从这个角度来看
e.g. Try to look at the problem from a new angle.
试着从全新的角度看待这个问题。
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8. Now I am really into Chinese calligraphy.
如今,我深深迷上了中国书法。
be into 被....深深吸引;很喜欢(= be interested in /love)
be + into + 名词 / 动名词
e.g. Lots of young people are into outdoor cycling.
很多年轻人热爱户外骑行。
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9. I am learning to appreciate their beautiful, impressive, and artistic works. 我学着去欣赏他们优美动人、富有艺术气息的作品。
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/v. 欣赏;感激
e.g. I truly appreciate your sincere help.
我由衷感谢你真诚的帮助。
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impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/adj. 令人赞叹的;给人印象深刻的
impress v. 使印象深刻
impression n. 印象
e.g. The view from the mountain top is really impressive.
山顶的景色令人叹为观止。
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artistic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/adj. 艺术的
artist n. 艺术家;
art n. 艺术
e.g. This small town is full of artistic buildings.
这座小镇遍布富有艺术气息的建筑。
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10. As a traditional art, calligraphy has the same position as painting in the history of Chinese art. 书法作为一门传统艺术,在中国艺术史上拥有与绘画同等重要的地位。
position n. 地位;身份;层级; 位置;方位 v. 放置;安置;定位
e.g. She has a high position in the local education field.
她在当地教育领域拥有很高的地位。
Can you find the position of the city on this map?
你能在这张地图上找到这座城市的位置吗?
Position the chair near the window.
把椅子摆放在窗边。
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Homework
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