艺术课堂，绽放美育之花 | 树人小学部艺术课堂探访系列（4）

      2022-2023第二学期已进入正轨，树人学校在”五育并举--艺体教融合”的一贯方针下，小学部将在本学期继续开展美术素养课程，陪伴孩子们用发现美的眼睛看周围的世界。

      本系列将会带你深入探访小学部的艺术课堂，看一看中外方美术教师是如何根据不同学段孩子的特点，因人而异设计出最适合他们的艺术课堂。

      本期内容带你探访树人小学部外教美术教师Madi的艺术课堂。作为国际1--8年级、双语1--3年级的视觉艺术教师。她以活泼有趣的教学风格，给孩子们带来别样的艺术体验。今天跟随她走进课堂：梅特佩克的太阳脸。

      The mysterious Metepec Sun Faces are an ancient form of Mexican folk art that originated in the city of Metepec, Mexico. The figures are made from terracotta or cornhusk, and decorated with colorful paints, feathers, and other elements. The figures depict a sun with a face that can range from sorrowful to joyful and can even include a jaguar motif to represent strength and defiance.

      神秘的梅特佩克太阳脸是一种古老的墨西哥民间艺术形式，起源于墨西哥的梅特佩克市。这些人物是由赤土或玉米须制成的，并以彩色颜料、羽毛和其他元素进行装饰。这些人物描绘了一个太阳，其脸部表情可以从悲伤到喜悦，甚至可以包括一个美洲虎的图案，代表力量和反抗。

      Metepec Sun Faces have a long history and have been around for many centuries, but the exact origin of them is a bit of a mystery. It is believed that they are linked to an ancient Aztec ritual that was used to celebrate the rising of the sun. The ritual was used to honor the sun god, and the figures were used to represent the god himself.

      梅特佩克太阳脸有着悠久的历史，已经存在了许多个世纪，但它们的确切起源却有点神秘。据认为，它们与古代阿兹特克人用于庆祝太阳升起的仪式有关。这个仪式是用来纪念太阳神的，而这些人物被用来代表太阳神本人。

     The Sun Faces are also used to decorate homes and churches in Mexico and are prized by many locals. The decorative pieces embody the beauty and culture of Mexico, and they are often used to bring a special touch of tradition to a room. They aren't just decorative. They can also be seen as symbols of protection, reminding those who pass by that god watches over them.

      太阳面像还被用来装饰墨西哥的家庭和教堂，受到许多当地人的珍视。这些装饰品体现了墨西哥的美丽和文化，它们经常被用来给房间带来特殊的传统气息。它们不仅仅是装饰品。它们也可以被看作是保护的象征，提醒那些路过的人，神在保佑他们。

      The children were interested in learning about a different culture’s ancient art. The Metepec Sun Faces were technically challenging and required the students to put all the knowledge they had gathered about working with clay into practice. Overall, the students had a lot of fun creating a sun face they felt represented them as the sun faces are meant to represent a person’s heritage and where they originated.

      孩子们对了解不同文化的古老艺术很感兴趣。梅特佩克的太阳脸在技术上具有挑战性，需要学生们将他们收集到的关于粘土工作的所有知识付诸实践。总的来说，学生们在创作他们认为能代表自己的太阳脸时，体会到了很多乐趣，因为太阳脸是为了代表一个人的遗产和他们的起源地。

      Each Sun Face is unique, and the designs vary from figure to figure. They are often painted with a variety of colors and are made to depict different anthropomorphic figures.

      每个太阳脸都是独一无二的，设计也因人而异。它们通常被涂上各种颜色，并被用来描绘不同的拟人形象。

      The Metepec Sun Faces are beloved by many, as they exude an aura of mystery and beauty that can't be found anywhere else. They aren't just a museum piece, but rather an enduring symbol of Mexican folklore and tradition.And the rich inner world and imagination of our children are the most precious gifts.

      梅特佩克太阳脸受到许多人的喜爱，因为它们散发着一种神秘和美丽的光环，这是其他地方所没有的。它们不仅仅是一件博物馆作品，而是墨西哥民俗和传统的一个持久的象征。而树人孩子们丰富的内心世界和想象力，是我们最为珍贵的礼物。

      树人小学部艺术探访系列，将继续给大家带来精彩的艺术体验。
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