CHINESE
What is Chinese cinnabar?
Layered on to carve into, similar to lacquer
How is Chinese lacquer made & what was the purpose of using a lacquer finish on furniture?
Made from sap from the lac tree. Used for protection for furniture against insect damage
What type of construction is typical of Chinese architecture?
Mortise & Tenon
How were Chinese buildings made earthquake proof?
The dougong system
What does yellow, white, & red represent in Chinese culture?
Yellow - royal white - morning/funeral red - prosperity/happy
How does the Chinese culture use color?
A lot of surface painting, don't leave anything plain. Walls & beams in vivid colors
In Chinese cultures, what do the philosophies of Feng Shui represent?
Arrangement of space affects harmony in environment be affecting Qi
What forms are prioritized by the Chinese culture?
Asymmetrical animal forms
What is significant about Chinese architecture?
Bright colors & decorative patterns
What are typical Chinese forms of art?
Carvings, pottery, paper, ink, & printing, hanging scroll
Why do Chinese buildings contain odd numbers & some asymmetry?
Connected to Feng Shui. Relationship to balance - even & odd, asymmetric & symmetrical
What is the name of the ruling groups of China?
Dynasties
In Chinese cultures, what do the philosophies of Ying & Yang represent?
Everything can be divided into opposites, creating balance
In Chinese culture was is Qi?
Flow of energy
What is a dougong & how are they decorated?
Interlocking beams cut to precise measurements & flexibility, carries roof load & weight
What is unique about the Chinese designed bed?
It can be moved & reassembled, can hang drapery on frame to screen out insects
Where were upturned roofs more common?
Southern areas
Which Chinese periods were associated with production of great art & architecture?
T'ang & Min dynasties
When were chairs introduced to the Chinese culture?
T'ang dynasty
How does the Chinese traveling chair function?
x-form collapse, scissors down