阅读理解
The Four Famous Embroideries (刺绣) of China refer to the Xiang
embroidery in Hunan Province, Shu embroidery in Sichuan Province, Yue
embroidery in Guangdong Province and Su embroidery in Jiangsu Province.
Xiang embroidery
The earliest piece of Xiang embroidery was unearthed at the
No. 1 Tomb of Mawangdui, Changsha City of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. —A.D. 220).
The weaving technique was almost the same as the one used in modern times,
which shows that embroidery had already existed in the Han Dynasty. In its
later development, it absorbs the characteristics of traditional Chinese
paintings and reaches a high artistic level. Xiang embroidery crafts include
valuable works of art, as well as products for daily use.
Shu embroidery
Shu embroidery has formed its own unique characteristics:
smooth, bright, neat, etc. The works choose flowers, animals, mountains, rivers
and human figures as their themes. The craftsmanship of Shu embroidery
involves a combination of fine art and practical uses, such as
the
facings of quilts, pillowcases, coats and screen covers.
Yue embroidery
Influenced by national folk art, Yue embroidered pictures
are mainly of dragons and phoenixes (凤凰), and flowers and birds, with neat
designs and strong, contrasting colors.
Gold-and-silk thread embroidery is widely used, even for
crafts of daily use.
Su embroidery
The weaving techniques of Su embroidery are characterized by
the flat surface, dense lines, even pictures and harmonious colors. Su
embroidery products fall into 3 major categories: costumes, decorations for
halls and crafts for daily use. Double-sided embroidery is an excellent
representative of Su embroidery.
(1)
The unearthed embroidery at Mawangdui shows Xiang embroidery's .
A . time-honoured history
B . excellent designs
C . artistic value
D . advanced techniques
(2)
If you receive a double-sided embroidery as a gift, it must be .
A . Xiang embroidery
B . Shu embroidery
C . Yue embroidery
D . Su embroidery
(3)
What do we know about the four famous embroideries?
A . All are rooted in folk art.
B . All are valuable artworks.
C . All share the same themes.
D . All have practical use.
答案: A
D
D