Asian Art: Japan Answers

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.

Which of the following is a reason why there might not be many visitors to the castle above? 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 select the best answer from the choices provided

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

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

Which of the following artists was one of the most famous during the Muromachi period?a.Katsushika Hokusaib.Hoyogoc.Sesshud.Himeji