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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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Men’s hand _________________________

A
is characterized by delicate lines, strong muted colors, and asymmetrical compositions.
B
depicted the lower class as equal to higher classes.
C
were created on scrolls and used for teaching about the Buddhist deities.
D
satirized different levels of society
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The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________

A
protect the emperor’s daughter.
B
honor the Chinese gods.
C
frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.
D
guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
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Which of the following is not true of Japanese pottery during the Jomon period?

A
The pots often displayed an artistically playful spirit.
B
During the Jomon period, pots were made using coil technique.
C
Pieces of Jomon pottery held magic powers of good fortune.
D
The pots were used mainly for cooking.
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Which of Xie He’s principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?

A
bone method
B
spirited resonance
C
suitability of type
D
creative flow
6

What are two types of Buddhism?

A
Mayvana and Thevada
B
Mayana and Theravana
C
Mahayana and Theravada
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Ancient Indus sculptures _____________________

A
were extremely large and usually made out of clay or sandstone.
B
were created to show people how Buddha came to become deity.
C
contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.
D
were always carved into the sides of mountains and in the walls of caves in the valley.
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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 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 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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In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.

A
by abstract forms
B
realistically
C
always along side Buddha
D
as reincarnated animals
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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 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 schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.

A
Bone method
B
Spirited Resonance
C
Division of Spirit
D
Calligraphy
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha’s life?

A
Gandhara
B
Mathura
C
Amaravati
D
Gupta
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Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles?

A
Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles.
B
Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics.
C
Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one.
D
Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.
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Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?

A
The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi.
B
The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time.
C
The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China’s strongest leader throughout all of history.
D
The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.
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Which of the following is not true of women’s hand?

A
It had a refined, subtle emotional impact.
B
It was used mainly by secular painters.
C
It was characterized by delicate lines and asymmetrical compositions.
D
It was a style only used by women.

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