African Art

Question 1

How does the painting above differ from the paintings of other periods?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It incorporates volume through shading and perspective.

Question 2

What is the focus of Japanese art?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power

Question 3

Which of the following artists was one of the most famous during the Muromachi period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sesshu

Question 4

The image above is one of the most famous pieces of Japanese art. Who is the artist of this image?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Katsushika Hokusai

Question 5

What was the Momoyama period known for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

its images of bold warriors and luxurious palaces

Question 6

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muromachi

Question 7

How was the castle seen above different from other Japanese castles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

European muskets and cannons changed Japanese warfare and subsequently influenced Japanese architecture.

Question 8

What have the dry gardens (like the one above) been interpreted to represent?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the path to enlightenment

Question 9

What period is the piece above from?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Edo

Question 10

What is the name of the castle above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Himeji Castle

African Art Answers