Chinese Arts 1

Chinese Arts 1 (上册) is a Level 1 Chinese reading practice book. It would introduce you to the 10 different types of traditional arts that the primary kids are expected to learn in China. Each of the chapters is accompanied with 10 multiple answer type questions. The answer keys are as well included in the book (only one option is correct for a particular question).



The book has 10 chapters in the following order:

Chapter 1: Chinese Painting (第一章：中国画)

Chapter 2: Porcelain (第二章：瓷器)

Chapter 3: Shadow Puppets/Play (第三章：皮影戏)

Chapter 4: Mural Painting (Fresco) (第四章：壁画)

Chapter 5: Chinese Calligraphy (第五章：书法)

Chapter 6: Sculpture (第六章：雕塑)

Chapter 7: Architecture (第七章：建筑)

Chapter 8: Paper Cutting (Scissor-cut)) (第八章：剪纸)

Chapter 9: Seal Cutting (第九章：篆刻)

Chapter 10: Weaving/Knitting (第十章：编织)



The new volume in the Chinese Primary School Education Series (中国人如何教育孩子) includes both the Chinese text (simplified characters) and pinyin Romanization. The volume would be suitable for the beginners, lower intermediate and advanced level Chinese language learners (HSK 1-6). Overall, the series offers you a variety of elementary level books (Level 1/2/3/4/5/6) to understand China and Chinese culture as you practice Chinese reading fast.