Asian Art: Japan

Question 1

What is the focus of Japanese art?

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nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power

Question 2

What was the Momoyama period known for?

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its images of bold warriors and luxurious palaces

Question 3

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?

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Muromachi

Question 4

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

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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 5

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

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

Question 6

How is the piece above different from previous works?

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sharper, jagged brushstrokes

Question 7

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

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Sesshu

Question 8

What is the name of the castle above?

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Himeji Castle

Question 9

What form of art is the image above?

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woodcut

Question 10

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

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the path to enlightenment

Asian Art: Japan Answers

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