Question 1

Zhao Mengfu's Sheep and Goat exemplifies the style of __________.&#10;A)Japanese ukiyo-e prints&#10;B)Mughal court painting&#10;C)Korean genre scenes&#10;D)Chinese literati painting

Accepted Answer

Zhao Mengfu was a prominent painter and calligrapher during the Yuan dynasty in China. He is known for his literati painting style, which emphasized personal expression and traditional Chinese techniques, rather than focusing on realistic representation. Sheep and Goat, which depicts two animals in a naturalistic landscape, showcases this style with its ink washes, calligraphic brushstrokes, and emphasis on poetry and symbolism.

Question 2

How does Shiva Nataraja exemplify the bhakti movement?&#10;A)Shiva displays his benevolent power to the believer.&#10;B)Shiva appears self-absorbed and introspective.&#10;C)Shiva emphasizes his heroic feats and important rituals.&#10;D)Shiva wears clothing that identifies his worldly life.

Accepted Answer

Shiva Nataraja exemplifies the bhakti movement by displaying his benevolent power to the believer. The dancing posture of Shiva Nataraja is seen as a symbol of liberation, and devotees believe that he helps them to achieve spiritual growth and success. The Nataraja form of Shiva is also associated with the idea of Ananda Tandava, which means the Dance of Bliss, emphasizing the joy and ecstasy that come from devotion and love for the divine.

Question 3

The City Palace at Udaipur exemplifies the fortified architecture of the __________.&#10;A)Mughal Dynasty&#10;B)Rajput court&#10;C)Edo period&#10;D)Ming Dynasty

Accepted Answer

The City Palace at Udaipur exemplifies the fortified architecture of the Rajput court, a dynasty of Indian rulers who ruled in Rajasthan from the 6th century to the late 20th century. The Mughal Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and Edo period were all from different regions and time periods and are not connected to the architectural style of Udaipur's City Palace.

Question 4

The metaphysical belief system that developed during the Song dynasty is called __________.&#10;A)Daoism&#10;B)Zen Buddhism&#10;C)Neo-Confucianism&#10;D)Hinduism

Accepted Answer

Neo-Confucianism was the metaphysical belief system that developed during the Song Dynasty. It combined elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism and emphasized the importance of moral cultivation and the pursuit of knowledge. Zen Buddhism, also known as Chan Buddhism, did have a significant influence during the Song Dynasty but was not the primary metaphysical belief system that developed. Hinduism is not relevant, as it is not a belief system that originated in China.

Question 5

In Neo-Confucianism,the li is the force in the universe that represents __________.&#10;A)objects or matter&#10;B)a principle or idea&#10;C)the middle path&#10;D)the Great Ultimate

Accepted Answer

In Neo-Confucianism, the li represents a principle or idea. It is often translated as "pattern" or "order" and refers to the underlying moral and ethical principles that govern the universe. It is seen as the force that brings harmony and balance to the world.

Question 6

Which of the following structures is both a temple dedicated to Vishnu and a symbolic mountain?&#10;A)Angkor Wat&#10;B)the Taj Mahal&#10;C)the Forbidden City&#10;D)Byodo-in

Accepted Answer

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia that is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is also designed to represent Mount Meru, the home of the gods in Hindu mythology, making it both a symbolic mountain and a temple.

Question 7

Which of the following features of the Taj Mahal embodies the Islamic notion of paradise?&#10;A)the mosque&#10;B)the cenotaphs&#10;C)the iwan&#10;D)the garden

Accepted Answer

The garden in the Taj Mahal embodies the Islamic notion of paradise as it represents the idea of a beautiful, lush garden with flowing water and shade, which is believed to be a central feature of paradise in Islamic teachings.

Question 8

Fan Kuan's Travelers Among Mountains and Streams demonstrates the Neo-Confucian interest in the __________.&#10;A)concept of sudden enlightenment&#10;B)fleeting pleasures of life&#10;C)eternal essence of nature&#10;D)portrayal of actors and courtesans

Accepted Answer

Fan Kuan's Travelers Among Mountains and Streams depicts the eternal essence of nature, which was a common theme in Neo-Confucianism. The painting encourages the viewer to contemplate the cycle of nature's processes and the harmony that can be found in the natural world.

Question 9

Which of the following artistic traditions developed rapidly due to the rise of Hinduism in India?&#10;A)manuscript illumination&#10;B)landscape painting&#10;C)temple architecture&#10;D)glazed ceramics

Accepted Answer

Temple architecture developed rapidly due to the rise of Hinduism in India, as temples were central to the worship of Hindu deities. The intricate and elaborate designs of temple architecture were meant to reflect the beauty and majesty of the gods and goddesses being worshipped. Manuscript illumination, landscape painting, and glazed ceramics were also important artistic traditions in India, but they did not develop specifically as a result of the rise of Hinduism.

Question 10

Which of the following elements of the Guan ware vase corresponds to the beliefs of the School of the Mind?&#10;A)graceful shape&#10;B)irregular cracks&#10;C)lustrous off-white glaze&#10;D)controlled form

Accepted Answer

The irregular cracks on the surface of the Guan ware vase are seen as an artistic imperfection by the School of the Mind. This aligns with their belief that perfection lies in imperfection, and that beauty can be found in asymmetry and irregularities.

Question 11

During the Yuan dynasty,Chinese literati __________.&#10;A)took government positions&#10;B)created art for public display&#10;C)used their talents for the arts&#10;D)educated the Mongol court

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the Yuan dynasty,Chinese literati __________.&#10;A)took government...

Question 12

Late twelfth-century Song dynasty paintings incorporated the concept of sudden enlightenment from __________.&#10;A)Chan Buddhism&#10;B)Hinduism&#10;C)Daoism&#10;D)Pure Land Buddhism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Late twelfth-century Song dynasty paintings incorporated the...

Question 13

The first Mughal emperor,who conquered an empire stretching from Afghanistan to Delhi,was named __________.&#10;A)Suryavarman II&#10;B)Shah Abbas&#10;C)Jahangir&#10;D)Babur

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first Mughal emperor,who conquered an empire...

Question 14

Unlike other literati of the Yuan dynasty,Zhao Mengfu __________.&#10;A)was a high official in the Yuan government&#10;B)combined poetry,calligraphy,and painting&#10;C)alienated himself from the Mongol court&#10;D)produced many artworks for public display

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike other literati of the Yuan dynasty,Zhao...

Question 15

Which of the following aspects of Rama,Sita,and Lakshmana at the Hermitage of Bharadvaja gives the scene a dreamlike quality?&#10;A)the overlapping of flattened topographical features&#10;B)the naturalistic details of the trees and their leaves&#10;C)the arrangement of the Hindu sages in the composition&#10;D)the realistic colors of the landscape and the figures

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following aspects of Rama,Sita,and...

Question 16

Neo-Confucian beliefs were expressed in __________.&#10;A)royal manuscripts&#10;B)ukiyo-e prints&#10;C)rock gardens&#10;D)landscape paintings

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neo-Confucian beliefs were expressed in __________.&#10;A)royal manuscripts&#10;B)ukiyo-e...

Question 17

The series of three halls in a typical Hindu temple are known as __________.&#10;A)the shikhara&#10;B)iwans&#10;C)the bhakti&#10;D)mandapas

Accepted Answer

The answer of The series of three halls in a...

Question 18

What was the purpose of the painting Jahangir and Shah Abbas by Nadir al-Zaman?&#10;A)to educate the elite of the Mughal court&#10;B)to encourage trade with countries in East Asia&#10;C)to show Jahangir's strength and superiority&#10;D)to portray the power of the Persian empire

Accepted Answer

The answer of What was the purpose of the painting...

Question 19

At the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple,the decoration at the top of the temple that leads the eye to the point where earthly and cosmic worlds are thought to join is called __________.&#10;A)the axis-mundi&#10;B)a finial&#10;C)the shikhara&#10;D)a mandapa

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple,the decoration at...

Question 20

During the period between&#10;A)Islam&#10;B)Hinduism&#10;C)650 and 1526,the most prominent religion in India became __________.&#10;C)Buddhism&#10;D)Confucianism

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the period between&#10;A)Islam&#10;B)Hinduism&#10;C)650 and 1526,the most...

Question 21

Woodblock prints depicting &#34;pictures of the floating world&#34; are called __________.&#10;A)fusuma&#10;B)ukiyo-e&#10;C)shikharas&#10;D)yamato-e

Accepted Answer

The answer of Woodblock prints depicting &#34;pictures of the floating...

Question 22

Japanese paper-covered sliding doors are called __________.&#10;A)ukiyo-e&#10;B)hanging scrolls&#10;C)fusuma&#10;D)shikharas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Japanese paper-covered sliding doors are called __________.&#10;A)ukiyo-e&#10;B)hanging...

Question 23

A ceramic vessel made from kaolin is called __________.&#10;A)Guan ware&#10;B)ukiyo-e&#10;C)porcelain&#10;D)raku ware

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ceramic vessel made from kaolin is...

Question 24

During which of the following periods was Zen Buddhism introduced to Japan?&#10;A)Heian&#10;B)Kamakura&#10;C)Momoyama&#10;D)Edo

Accepted Answer

The answer of During which of the following periods was...

Question 25

The Byodo-in temple complex was designed to evoke the __________.&#10;A)symbolic mountain on the axis of the world&#10;B)palace of Amida in the Western Paradise&#10;C)the spiritual communion with nature&#10;D)gardens of the Islamic concept of Paradise

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Byodo-in temple complex was designed to...

Question 26

Ming Dynasty porcelain,such as Two Flasks,is characterized by __________.&#10;A)inlaid designs&#10;B)underglaze painting&#10;C)gilding&#10;D)block printing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ming Dynasty porcelain,such as Two Flasks,is characterized...

Question 27

The Japanese construction method in which a large wooden sculpture is made from smaller carved blocks is called __________.&#10;A)kana&#10;B)fusuma&#10;C)joined-block&#10;D)collage

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Japanese construction method in which a...

Question 28

Toshusai Sharaku's Otani Oniji in the Role of Yakko Edobe exemplifies the style and iconography of __________.&#10;A)ukiyo-e&#10;B)fusuma&#10;C)literati painting&#10;D)yamato-e

Accepted Answer

The answer of Toshusai Sharaku's Otani Oniji in the Role...

Question 29

Which of the following aspects of the Forbidden City correspond to the Chinese beliefs about the harmony of the universe?&#10;A)directional orientation and symmetrical arrangement&#10;B)terra-cotta-tile roofs and red lacquered columns&#10;C)thin columns and pair of phoenix images on the roof&#10;D)dry landscape gardens and series of stone mandapas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following aspects of the...

Question 30

The Tale of Genji demonstrates the characteristics of the Japanese style called __________.&#10;A)ukiyo-e&#10;B)fusuma&#10;C)yamato-e&#10;D)Kangra

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Tale of Genji demonstrates the characteristics...

Question 31

Kao Ninga's Monk Sewing embodies the spirit of __________.&#10;A)Zen Buddhism&#10;B)Pure Land Buddhism&#10;C)Neo-Confucianism&#10;D)Hinduism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kao Ninga's Monk Sewing embodies the spirit...

Question 32

The technique that uses pasted colored papers is called __________.&#10;A)gilding&#10;B)collage&#10;C)block printing&#10;D)fusuma

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technique that uses pasted colored papers...

Question 33

Kim Hongdo's Roof Tiling exemplifies the style and iconography of __________.&#10;A)Japanese woodblock prints&#10;B)Chinese ink painting&#10;C)Korean genre painting&#10;D)Indian illuminated manuscripts

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kim Hongdo's Roof Tiling exemplifies the style...

Question 34

During the Heian period,Japanese culture was influenced by __________.&#10;A)China and India&#10;B)India and Korea&#10;C)Cambodia and India&#10;D)China and Korea

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the Heian period,Japanese culture was influenced...

Question 35

In Kano Tokinobu's Appreciation of Painting,the drunken poet Li Bo symbolizes the __________.&#10;A)union of the li with the Great Ultimate&#10;B)fleeting pleasures of earthly life&#10;C)ritual drinking of tea,or chanoyu&#10;D)ideal of an unencumbered life

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Kano Tokinobu's Appreciation of Painting,the drunken...

Deck 9: Later Asian Art