cooked

The Qing dynasty was overthrown in which year?

1911

Who is the deity associated with the Ise Shrine?

Amaterasu

According to the traditional interpretation, the Korean ruler of Paekche sent to the ruler of Japan a gilded bronze statue of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures, sutras. What period marks this event?

Asuka

The Phoenix Hall, Byodoin, with its light exterior pillars, elevated wings, and reflective pond, is a physical metaphor for which of the following?

Buddha's celestial palace in the Pure Land

How does this bronze sculpture from ca. 1200 - 1050 BC compare to bronze sculptures from the same period from Shang artists?

It is completely different in size and style

Adopting the low horizon line typical of Western painting, ________________'s woodcut The Great Wave off Kanagawa also uses the traditional flat and powerful graphic forms of Japanese art to depict the threatening wave in the foreground.

Katsushika Hokusai

The last Chinese native dynasty was which of the following?

Ming

Which of the following dynasties designed the core of the imperial palace in the Forbidden City?

Ming

How tall are the figures in Qin Shi Huangdi's terra cotta army?

Nearly 6 ft

What is the building type most often associated with Buddhism in China?

Pagodas

Paintings and sculptures of the Amida Buddha descending with a retinue to greet his followers were popular with members of which of the following sects?

Paradise sects

China is credited with the invention of which of the following?

Porcelain

Who is considered China's First Emperor?

Qin Shi Huangdi

Which was the first great Chinese dynasty of the Bronze Age?

Shang Dynasty

The sculptor who created the Shaka triad for the Horyuji Kondo was ____.

Tori Busshi

How did Buddhism, which originated in India, travel to China?

Travelers on the Silk Road brought Buddhism to China.

During which Chinese dynasty were panting of bamboo favored?

Yuan

Korean pottery of the twelfth century was recognized worldwide and highly sought, which of the following is that pottery?

celadon ware

During the Six Dynasties, Buddhism arrived in China. The oldest Chinese Buddhist texts describe Buddha as golden and radiating light. The Shakyamuni Buddha of the Six Dynasties is the first precisely datable Chinese Buddhist image. Which of the following is the medium used for this image?

gilded bronze

The Great Wall of China was constructed as a defense against the nomadic peoples of the north, in particular the ____

huns

Marco Polo's travels in China during the Yuan Dynasty resulted from which of the following?

increased trade between Europe and China

Which of the following is the preferred medium for East Asian literati?

ink on paper

In Shang bronze vessels the external embellishment is an integral part of the vessel. Which of the following could also describe Shang bronze vessel work?

multiple designs and fields are fully integrated with the vessel form

The phoenix may represent the yin, the principle characterized by which of the following?

passive feminine energy

Which of the following is a characteristic of literati painting?

personal conversation in pictures and words

One of the most important tasks of the Chinese artist was which of the following.

serve as an instrument through which nature could reveal itself

Which of the following is most characteristic of the paintings of the northern Song artist Fan Kuan?

shifting perspective

The Silla rulers of Korea embraced Buddhism not only as a source for religious enlightenment but also as a protective force. They constructed Buddhist temples in and around their capital city, Kyongju. Based on this premise, which of the following would describe the Silla perception of these Buddhist temples?

supernatural defense against external forces

In Japanese sacred architecture, pagodas served as which of the following?

temples

Impressive celadon ceramics were developed during which of the following periods?

the Koryo dynasty

In addition to his work on the Great Wall, the Qin ruler Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, is remembered in art history for which of the following?

the army of life-sized ceramic and bronze warriors and horses he commissioned for his tomb at Lintong

The silk banner discovered in the tomb of the Marquise of Dai depicting dragons, immortal beings, and possibly the Marquise herself is thought to represent which of the following?

the heavenly, human and underworld realms

In addition to his work on the Great Wall, the Qin ruler Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, is remembered in art history for which of the following?

the numerous bronze vessels buried with him

Hokusai's The Great Wave Off Kanagawa combines Western and Japanese traditions. Which of the following describes the Japanese tradition?

the wave is more traditionally flat and in the foreground

The Ise Shrine is ritually rebuilt every ____.

twenty years

Hiragana script became the primary script for court poetry during the Heian period. Originally this script served the needs of which of the following?

women of the court

The commissioning of the Todaiji and its Great Buddha was an imperial attempt to unify and strengthen the country and imperial power. How was this attempt made?

By utilizing religious authority to reinforce imperial power

The Silla Crown with its uprights interpreted as stylized trees and antler forms has no counterpart in which of the following countries?

China

The Tale of Genji supports the notion of the significant role played by which of the following in developing the painting style as seen in this scroll?

Court Ladies

The Chinese interest in landscape painting was most strongly influenced by which of the following?

Daoist harmony with nature and poetic themes

after the overthrow of the Tokugawa, a new period ensued, called the Meiji that translates to _______

Enlightened Rule

For Daoists, where does strength come from?

Flexibility and inaction

What is another name commonly used for the former Imperial Palace Compound?

Forbidden City

Which of the following generals repelled the Chinese attempt to control northeastern Korea during the Ming Dynasty?

General Yi Song-gye

Korea's Golden age occurred during which of the following periods?

Great Silla

Which of the following buildings was the focus of the north-south axis of the Forbidden City?

Hall of Supreme Harmony

Zen temples often incorporated gardens to facilitate meditation. The upper garden of the Saihoji temple in Kyoto is an early example of the________________ Period dry-landscape gardening.

Muromachi

More direct relations and influences with China shortened the time lag between developments in China that subsequently transferred to Japan. This occurred during which of the following periods?

Nara

Bronze ritual vessels were most characteristic of the artistic expression of which period?

Shang

The broad range of subject matter, such as musicians on camel or Semitic traders, can be found in the ceramic figural tradition of which of the following?

Tang

What do the fabulous animal motifs covering Shang Bronze sculptures suggest, in addition to their beautiful decoration?

The ability of Shang kings to communicate with the spirits.

The treasures found in this temple serve today as significant holdings in eighth century pan-Asian culture. Many of the sculptures were inspired by the finest Tang Chinese art forms. Which of the following is that temple?

Todaiji

During the Kamakura period, there was more frequent and positive contact with China. Which of the following developments was brought to Japan as a result of this contact?

Zen Buddhism

Which dynasty proved to be the longest lasting in China's history?

Zhou Dynasty

In Japanese sacred architecture, pagodas served as which of the following?

a house for reliquaries

A dragon may represent the yang, the principle characterized by which of the following?

active masculine energy

The Noon Gate in the Forbidden City has five portals. Only the emperor can walk through the center portal. The next two portals immediately to the left and right of the center portal are reserved for the imperial family and high officials. The final two portals provide passage for everyone else. Which of the following rituals does this gateway describe?

an imperial court ritual

In the Tale of Genji, the metaphor, which came to mean fading life and love and the season of autumn, is which of the following?

bush-clover

How does Fan Kuan reflect the Daoist sensitivity of individuality in Travelers Among Mountains and Streams?

by focusing on the mountains and minimizing the human element

Many Shang bronze vessels were used for rituals and the shape of the vessel matched its function in the ritual. Therefore it can be said that the fabulous animal shape is not purely decorative. Which of the following supports this statement?

each fabulous animal shape connected with the world of spirits in the ritual

the Saihoji temple gardens show the continuities and changes in the religious art of the Muromachi period, which combines Pure Land buddhist and Zen Buddhist traditions. Which of the following describes a characteristic trait of Zen Buddhism?

emphasized rigorous discipline and personal responsibility

Chinese gardens encourage the viewer to wander and ponder. The viewer was to look with a meditative eye at the arrangements of natural and artificial elements. Which of the following elements would appear in Chinese garden design?

fantastic rockwork

Which of the following garden designs would not conform to the Chinese aesthetic?

geometric design of flowers

The Buddhist monument at Sokkuram was constructed under the supervision of Kim Tae-song, a member of the royal family and prime minister. He initiated the construction to honor his parents. It is also thought this was a private chapel for royalty. Which of the following would support this statement?

intimate scale and quality of reliefs and freestanding figures

How does the Tale of Genji differ from its Chinese prototypes such as Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions scroll?

it focuses on emotionally charged personal relationships

Xu Bing, a contemporary Chinese artist, has created a work with an enormous number of woodblock prints. Which of the following would describe this work?

it is no hymn to tradition

During the Ming dynasty, which of the following was considered the most prestigious painting style?

landscape painting

The Hwangnamdong crown with its gold band and uprights, and jade comma-shaped pieces, is thought symbolize which of the following?

life and supernatural power

The Vairocana Buddha is not the historical Buddha. The Tang sculptors have created a serenely majestic figure of the Buddha. The smooth planes emphasize the figure's massive volume; the folds of his robes fall in a few concentric arcs. Therefore it can be said surface detail has been repressed and replaced with which of the following?

monumental simplicity

The leading philosophy that flourished during the Southern Song period was a blend of traditional Chinese thought and selected Buddhist concepts. What was this philosophy called?

neo-confucianism

The central figure from the Shaka triad is the historical Buddha; he is presented in a trans historical guise. Which of the following phrases supports this statement?

presented as having achieved a higher state of being

Which of the following is characteristic of the Han pictorial style?

rounded forms with rhythmic contours

Which of the following typifies the Tang court and the art it commissioned?

worldly and self-assured