The “泥老虎” (ní lǎo hǔ), or mud tiger, originated in the early years of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a traditional folk art form that has been preserved in China, featuring unique craftsmanship and artistic characteristics. The waist of the mud tiger is connected with cowhide after being broken. When you squeeze the head and tail of the mud tiger, it will make a sound, hence the name soundable mud tiger.
The content of this course includes:
- Introductory teaching videos
- An offline intangible cultural heritage handcrafting experience (with guided instruction from a teacher)
- Course completion certificate
- Additional learning chapters for further exploration
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Roaring Tiger: A Talking Mud Sculpture
- The Past and Present of the Soundable Mud Tiger
- The Origin and Development of the Soundable Mud Tiger
- Tools and Techniques for Creating the Soundable Mud Tiger
- Structure and Sound Production Principle of the Soundable Mud Tiger
- Exploring the Impact of Materials on Sound
- Post-lesson Quiz on the Soundable Mud Tiger
