AnswersCR Art History I S2 ELECTIVE A1560OXAsian Art: China and Korea

Asian Art: Japan Answers

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What is the focus of Japanese art?

A
complexity
B
nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power
C
the four elements of nature
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is true about Japanese calligraphy and painting?

A
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and the necessity of rapt attention to the present moment in the creation of one of these paintings.
B
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist lays down the brush.
C
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist represents the idea he or she portrays.
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During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

A
Momoyama
B
Edo
C
Muromachi
D
Maruyama-Shijo
4

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

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A
The focus of the country had changed and was reflected in the architecture.
B
The rooftops were curved at the ends.
C
European muskets and cannons changed Japanese warfare and subsequently influenced Japanese architecture.
D
Style was placed at a higher priority than defensive capabilities.
5

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

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A
Sesshu
B
Ikkyû
C
Katsushika Hokusai
D
Himeji
6

What form of art is the image above?

Question illustration
A
watercolor
B
woodcut
C
ink wash painting
D
tempera
7

Which of the following is a reason why there might not be many visitors to the castle above?

Question illustration
A
It is bad luck in the Japanese culture because of the damage from earthquakes.
B
This castle is difficult to reach by foot and there is not sense of direction or progress as one progresses through the maze of steep walls.
C
Only monks live there and they do not allow visitors.
D
Some of the defensive traps are still activated and can cause serious injury.
8

How is the piece above different from previous works?

Question illustration
A
no color
B
sharper, jagged brushstrokes
C
minimal details
D
all of the above
9

What is the name of the castle above?

Question illustration
A
Heiji Castle
B
Himeji Castle
C
Himeju Castle
D
Kyeji Castle
10

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

Question illustration
A
volume through shading and perspective
B
the path to enlightenment
C
thoughts
D
the lack of water that can take life
11

How is the piece above different from previous works?

Question illustration
A
no color
B
sharper, jagged brushstrokes
C
minimal details
D
all of the above
12

What is the focus of Japanese art?

A
complexity
B
nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power
C
the four elements of nature
D
all of the above
13

Which of the following is a reason why there might not be many visitors to the castle above?

Question illustration
A
It is bad luck in the Japanese culture because of the damage from earthquakes.
B
This castle is difficult to reach by foot and there is not sense of direction or progress as one progresses through the maze of steep walls.
C
Only monks live there and they do not allow visitors.
D
Some of the defensive traps are still activated and can cause serious injury.
14

Which of the following is true about Japanese calligraphy and painting?

A
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and the necessity of rapt attention to the present moment in the creation of one of these paintings.
B
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist lays down the brush.
C
There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist represents the idea he or she portrays.
15

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

Question illustration
A
Sesshu
B
Ikkyû
C
Katsushika Hokusai
D
Himeji
16

What form of art is the image above?

Question illustration
A
watercolor
B
woodcut
C
ink wash painting
D
tempera
17

What period is the piece above from?

Question illustration
A
Muromachi
B
Momoyama
C
Maruyama
D
Edo
18

What was the Momoyama period known for?

A
unique architecture and bold lines
B
its images of bold warriors and luxurious palaces
C
simplistic design of architecture
D
its images of poets and artists
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What was the Momoyama period known for?

A
unique architecture and bold lines
B
its images of bold warriors and luxurious palaces
C
simplistic design of architecture
D
its images of poets and artists
20

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

Question illustration
A
It incorporates more color variation.
B
It incorporates volume through shading and perspective.
C
It incorporates more details in the tree branches.
D
none of the above

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