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What is silhak?

A
the most sacred of all Korean instruments
B
a truly Korean style that emphasizes the study of things Korean
C
a traditional Korean male hat
D
the Korean word for picnic
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Which of the following played a role in Maruyama Okyo’s style of painting?

A
Okyo spent a significant amount of time in the West and incorporated the color techniques.
B
Okyo studied Western perspective painting when he was younger and was able to incorporate these concepts in his work.
C
Okyo was influenced by the use of detail in Western art.
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What is the title of the image above?

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A
Dharma and Manjital Bawa
B
Dharma and the God
C
Manjit Bawan
D
Dharma Bawa
4

Where is the above building located?

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Answer:

Agra, India

5

Which period are the scrolls above from?

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Answer:

Muromachi period

6

What is bhakti?

A
a type of devotional art that depicts the Buddha on large hand-woven panels
B
a Hindu manuscript
C
a Hindu devotional movement
D
a scroll-like painting of Hindu gods
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What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal?

A
rubberwood
B
marble
C
metal
D
cypress
8

What unusual credentials did the artist of the painting above possess?

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Answer:

Answers may vary. He was a high official in the arts and in the Chinese government.

9

How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?

Answer:

Answers may vary. They are marked by religious symbols that differ by region.

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What is written on the scrolls above?

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A
do no evil, perform every good
B
hear no evil, see no evil
C
do no evil, do good
D
perform no evil, do every good
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What is a tangka?

A
a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a generous deity
B
a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity
C
a Indian scroll-like painting of a generous deity
D
a Indian scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity
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Who is the artist of the above scrolls?

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A
Rinzai priest Himeji
B
Rinzai priest Sesshu
C
Rinzai priest Ikkyu
13

What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above?

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Answer:

Answers may vary. They recall the ancient Sanskrit letter forms.

14

Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based?

A
Shah Jahan
B
Gautama Siddartha
C
Krishna
D
Mumtaz Mahal
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Why did the artist put calligraphy near the figure in the painting above?

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Answer:

Answers will vary. To seem as if the figure were projecting his thoughts.

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What basic Chinese elements are displayed in the image above?

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A
mountains
B
rivers
C
trees
D
all of the above
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Which of the following describes the scene in the image above?

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A
Krishna is sitting with a group of women while another woman is jealous.
B
Krishna is sitting among his many wives.
C
Krishna is teaching the women in the scene.
D
Krishna is sitting with his many sisters.
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What is the name of the building above?

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A
Gandhi Bhavani
B
Gandhi Bhadavista
C
Gandhi Bindhi
D
Gandhi Bhavan
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Why did the artist of the above image use such bold lines and colors on the trees?

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A
to create a more realistic interpretation
B
to suggest spring and to heighten emotional tensions
C
to mimic the motion of the figures
D
all of the above
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What is depicted in the image above?

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A
a deity associated with honor and respect
B
a deity associated with charity and faith
C
a deity associated with truth and overcoming obstacles

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