Asian Art: Japan Answers

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Edo, the capital of Japan during the period of the same name, is now known by what name?

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How does the artist create a cold feeling in the painting above?

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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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Who is the artist of the above scrolls?

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A
Rinzai priest Himeji
B
Rinzai priest Sesshu
C
Rinzai priest Ikkyu
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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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Zen gardens were the result of intense __________ and manual _________.

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

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A
The focus of the country had changed and was reflected in the architecture.
B
The rooftops were curved at the ends.
C
European muskets and cannons changed Japanese warfare and subsequently influenced Japanese architecture.
D
Style was placed at a higher priority than defensive capabilities.

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