中英雙語話中國民風民俗 第113期:宋代的剌繡
Embroidery in Song Dynasty
宋代的剌繡The Song Dynasty saw a peak of development of embroidery in both quantity and quality. Embroidery developed into an art by combining calligraphy and painting. Newtools and skills were invented. The Wenxiu Department was in charge of embroidery in the Song court. During the reign of Emperor Hui Zong，they divided embroidery into four categories ：mountains and waters,pavilions,people,and flower and birds. During this period,the art of embroidery came to its zenith and reputed workers popped up. Even intellects joined this activity,and embroidery was divided into two functions：art for daily use and art for art’s sake.
宋代是刺繡數量和質量發展的高峯期。刺繡與書畫相結合發展成為一門藝術。新的工具和技術被髮明。文繡部在宋代負責刺繡。在皇帝徽宗年間，他們把刺繡分為四類：山水，亭台樓閣，人物，和花鳥。在此期間，刺繡藝術達到了頂峯，並被譽為工人彈出。即使知識分子加入了這個活動，刺繡分為兩種功能：日常使用的藝術和為藝術而生的藝術。
