Asian Art: Japan Answers
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What is the focus of Japanese art?
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complexityB
nature and its simplicity, beauty, and powerC
the four elements of natureD
all of the above2
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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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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.3
Which of the following artists was one of the most famous during the Muromachi period?
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Katsushika HokusaiB
HoyogoC
SesshuD
Himeji4
Which of the following is true about Japanese calligraphy and painting?
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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.5
During what period was calligraphy most well-known?
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MomoyamaB
EdoC
MuromachiD
Maruyama-Shijo6
What form of art is the image above?
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watercolorB
woodcutC
ink wash paintingD
tempera7
What is the name of the castle above?
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Heiji CastleB
Himeji CastleC
Himeju CastleD
Kyeji Castle8
How does the painting above differ from the paintings of other periods?
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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 above9
What have the dry gardens (like the one above) been interpreted to represent?
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volume through shading and perspectiveB
the path to enlightenmentC
thoughtsD
the lack of water that can take life10
What period is the piece above from?
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MuromachiB
MomoyamaC
MaruyamaD
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