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

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What is literati?

A
a type of calligraphy
B
refers to the scholarly class
C
Chinese art that contains all of the elements of nature
D
none of the above
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What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal?

A
rubberwood
B
marble
C
metal
D
cypress
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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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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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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 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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What are two types of Buddhism?

A
Mayvana and Thevada
B
Mayana and Theravana
C
Mahayana and Theravada
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What period is the piece above from?

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A
Muromachi
B
Momoyama
C
Maruyama
D
Edo
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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
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How is the piece above different from previous works?

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A
no color
B
sharper, jagged brushstrokes
C
minimal details
D
all of the above
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What is the name of the castle above?

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A
Heiji Castle
B
Himeji Castle
C
Himeju Castle
D
Kyeji Castle
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Under what rulers was the above sculpture made?

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A
Gandharas
B
Guptas
C
Mathuras
D
Buddhas
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Which of the following artists was one of the most famous during the Muromachi period?

A
Katsushika Hokusai
B
Hoyogo
C
Sesshu
D
Himeji
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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
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Why did the ruler Shah Jahan have the building above constructed?

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to serve as a mausoleum for his wife
B
to make his people worship more
C
to serve as a thank you present for his wife
D
to serve as a monument to his gods
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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.
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Who painted the image above?

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A
Wang Hui
B
Ni Zan
C
Zhao Mengfu
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This metalwork sculpture is an example of _________.

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A
Buddhist art in Tibet
B
Buddhist art in Nepal
C
Buddhist art in India
D
Hindu art
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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

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