江南铜屋：探索精美的铜艺术

西安外国语大学 程佳雯

“上有天堂，下有苏杭”，而杭州素来以西湖闻名。但是你听说过杭州的江南铜屋吗？它是由工艺美术大师朱炳仁集五代人的艺术精华建造而成的，令人叹为观止。那么就让我们通过这篇文章，一起领略铜的艺术。

题材文章词数民间工艺364 难度 ★★★体裁建议用时记叙文6′

海词积累

1.breathtakingadj.惊人的；惊险的

2.calligraphyn.书法；笔迹

3.muraln.壁画

4.wreckn.破坏；失事v.破坏；毁灭

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（额外待遇）.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 （估计的）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（创新的）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当涉及某事（或做某事）时

When it comes to the city's culture，one of the “must-see's” is the Jiangnan Copper House.当谈到这座城市的文化时，“必看”之一就是“江南铜屋”。

【仿写】但是当涉及政治体系时，西方模式只是为数不多的选择之一。

2.现在分词作状语

It's China's only museum focusing on copper sculptures，offering a look into the history and development of the nation's copper art.它是中国唯一一个以铜雕塑为中心的博物馆，可以窥探中国铜艺术的历史和发展。

【仿写】他坐在扶手椅里读报。