Asian Art: Japan

Question 1

What is the focus of Japanese art?a.complexityb.nature and its simplicity, beauty, and powerc.the four elements of natured.all of the above

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B: B

Question 2

How is the piece above different from previous works? a. no color b. sharper, jagged brushstrokes c. minimal details d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B: B

Question 3

What is the focus of Japanese art?a.complexityb.nature and its simplicity, beauty, and powerc.the four elements of natured.all of the above

Question 4

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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A: A

Question 5

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.

Question 6

During what period was calligraphy most well-known?a.Momoyama b.Edo c.Muromachi d.Maruyama-Shijo

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C: C

Question 7

What form of art is the image above? a. watercolor b. woodcut c. ink wash painting d. tempera Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question 8

How was the castle seen above different from other Japanese castles? 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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C: C

Question 9

What period is the piece above from? a. Muromachi b. Momoyama c. Maruyama d. Edo Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question 10

The image above is one of the most famous pieces of Japanese art. Who is the artist of this image? a. Sesshu b. Ikkyû c. Katsushika Hokusai d. Himeji Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C: C

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