Asian Art: Japan

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

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muromachi

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the focus of Japanese art?

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nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power

Question 5

What is the name of the castle above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Himeji Castle

Question 6

What period is the piece above from?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Edo

Question 7

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 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the path to enlightenment

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What form of art is the image above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

woodcut

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