江南銅屋：探索精美的銅藝術

西安外國語大學 程佳雯

“上有天堂，下有蘇杭”，而杭州素來以西湖聞名。但是你聽說過杭州的江南銅屋嗎？它是由工藝美術大師朱炳仁集五代人的藝術精華建造而成的，令人嘆為觀止。那么就讓我們通過這篇文章，一起領略銅的藝術。

題材文章詞數民間工藝364 難度 ★★★體裁建議用時記敘文6′

海詞積累

1.breathtakingadj.驚人的；驚險的

2.calligraphyn.書法；筆跡

3.muraln.壁畫

4.wreckn.破壞；失事v.破壞；毀滅

The city of Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang Province has much to offer visitors.Breathtakingviews of the scenic West Lake area and pleasant weather most of the year are among its perks（額外待遇）.When it comes to the city's culture，one of the“must-see's”is the Jiangnan Copper House.It's China's only museum focusing on copper sculptures，offering a look into the history and development ofthe nation's copper art.

Walking along Hefang Street in Hangzhou，one can't miss Jiangnan Copper House.Occupying nearly 3，000 square meters， the museum unfolds the characteristics of an ancient garden in a southern water town.Except for the walls and the floor，the building's structure and furniture are all made of or decorated with copper.The house contains an estimated （估計的）56 tons of the material.Copper paintings，coppercalligraphy， coppermurals， and copper sculptures can be seen in every corner of the museum.

Owner Zhu Bingren has been known as“the father of modern bronze and copper art in China”. “Many craftsmen came to Hangzhou during the Song Dynasty， about 900 years ago，when the emperor made the city China's capital.Many of them settled along modern-day Hefang Street，so today you can see many shops selling copper artworks here.I built this copper house with my son.Our goal is to pass down this traditional craftsmanship from generation to generation，” said Zhu.

Zhu added that copper is more than just art forhisfamily—it'sa livelihood.Hisgreat grandfather started a bronze and copper workshop and passed his knowledge on to his son，making Zhu a fourth generation craftsman.For decades，he has also been dedicated to the innovative（創新的）development and techniques of copper sculpting.In 2006，a fire broke out when he was building a pagoda （塔）.But the accident didn'twreckhis enthusiasm.Instead，it gave him the inspiration to use copper liquid to create new artworks.In recent years，together with his son Zhu Junming，the master has made his copper house a school where more people can learn the skill.

MuseumsacrossChinahaveshowcased dozens of Zhu's works.Many say they are good combinations of modern art， and the liberal （自由的）style of traditional Chinese culture.

Reading Check

1.Which place is the “must-see” if you don't want to miss the culture of Hangzhou?

A.The West Lake.B.Hefang Street.

C.Jiangnan Copper House.D.Leifeng Tower.

2.What's the purpose of building the Copper House?

A.To sell copper artworks.B.To gain the inspiration.C.To develop the innovative techniques.D.To pass down this tradition and culture.

Language Study

Sentences for writing

1.when it comes to當涉及某事（或做某事）時

When it comes to the city's culture，one of the “must-see's” is the Jiangnan Copper House.當談到這座城市的文化時，“必看”之一就是“江南銅屋”。

【仿寫】但是當涉及政治體系時，西方模式只是為數不多的選擇之一。

2.現在分詞作狀語

It's China's only museum focusing on copper sculptures，offering a look into the history and development of the nation's copper art.它是中國唯一一個以銅雕塑為中心的博物館，可以窺探中國銅藝術的歷史和發展。

【仿寫】他坐在扶手椅里讀報。