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A shadow play can turn a simple screen, a lamp, and a few cutout figures into a lively story.
一场影子戏，往往只要一块幕布、一盏灯和几个剪影角色，就能变成很生动的故事。正文预览
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The key idea is that light travels in straight lines until something blocks it.
影子戏最关键的原理，是光通常会沿着直线传播，直到被东西挡住。
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When a puppet or a hand stands between the light and the screen, it blocks part of the light and creates a shadow shape.
当皮影角色或手放在灯和幕布之间时，它会挡住一部分光，于是幕布上就出现了影子形状。
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Artists cut shapes carefully so the audience can recognize faces, animals, clothing, or movement from the outline alone.
制作影子戏的人会把形状剪得很讲究，这样观众只看轮廓，也能认出人物、动物、服饰和动作。
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If the puppet moves closer to the light, the shadow can look larger. If it moves closer to the screen, the shadow may look sharper.
如果角色更靠近灯光，影子会显得更大；如果更靠近幕布，影子通常会显得更清楚。继续看同类型内容
