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Asian Art: Japan Answers

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During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

A
Momoyama
B
Edo
C
Muromachi
D
Maruyama-Shijo
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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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Which of the following is a reason why there might not be many visitors to the castle above?

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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.
4

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
5

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

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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
6

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.
7

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
8

What form of art is the image above?

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A
watercolor
B
woodcut
C
ink wash painting
D
tempera
9

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
10

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.
11

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
12

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
13

What period is the piece above from?

Question illustration
A
Muromachi
B
Momoyama
C
Maruyama
D
Edo
14

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

A
Katsushika Hokusai
B
Hoyogo
C
Sesshu
D
Himeji
15

What is the name of the castle above?

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A
Heiji Castle
B
Himeji Castle
C
Himeju Castle
D
Kyeji Castle
16

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

A
Momoyama
B
Edo
C
Muromachi
D
Maruyama-Shijo
17

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
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
19

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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