Art Final Q15

Founded upon the teachings of the Buddha, it emphasizes the attainment of Enlightenment through the acceptance of difficulties in life.

Buddhism

Founding upon the philosophies of Master Kong, it emphasizes self-discipline, moral duty, and respect to one's ancestors.

Confucianism

Calligraphy, painting, and poetry were three entirely separate artforms for the Chinese.

False

In Islamic faith, gardens are symbolic of Paradise on Earth.

False

In the Ajanta cave painting of Padmapani the bodhisattva (3.3.5), he is shown as a cruel individual who was punished for his actions by having to live as a poor gardener.

False

The term Ukiyo-e means "pictures of the floating world."

True

Founded upon the teachings of Lao Zi, it emphasizes living in harmony with "The Way" of nature and the universe, incorporating the concepts of Yin and Yang and other balancing forces.

Daoism

A Chinese scroll is likely to comprise only illustrations and not include any writing.

False

Buddha is always represented as a seated figure with a raised hand and one finger pointing up toward the sky.

False

Syncretism is the altering of an old artwork with modern techniques.

False

The Kandariya Mahadeva is dedicated to Vishnu, the god who preserves the universe.

False

The Kandariya Mahadeva is the only Hindu temple in India.

False

The attention to detail and craftsmanship in Lady Dai's silk funeral banner shows that the Chinese probably did not believe in the idea of the afterlife.

False

The design on the side of the Shang dynasty ritual wine vessel (3.3.10) features a t'ao t'ieh, a realistic depiction of the owner's face.

False

The gardens at the Taj Mahal were heavily influenced by the royal palaces and gardens of the Christian French monarchy.

False

The story of Vishnu dreaming the universe, as depicted in an Indian relief carving (1.6.9), is derived from the ________ religion.

Hindu

Founded in India, it encompasses belief in several gods, each with their own individual responsibilities and worship practices, including the concept of karma, the idea that one's actions cause reactions in the universe.

Hinduism

The Ajanta caves, filled with paintings and sculptures, are located in ________.

India

Founded on the recitations of Muhammad as recorded in the Qur'an, it originated in Saudi Arabia but is now practiced worldwide.

Islam

Founded in Japan, it emphasizes respect for nature and ancestor spirits called Kami.

Shinto

Mount Fuji, the Japanese mountain that features in Hokusai's famous print "The Great Wave off Shore at Kanagawa," is sacred to followers of ________.

Shinto

A continuous narrative shows multiple scenes of a story in one pictorial space.

True

The Chinese have great respect for their ancestors and often make artworks for the dead to enjoy.

True

In "The Great Wave off Shore at Kanagawa," the curl of the wave intertwines with the sky to create an abstract ________.

Yin and Yang

The Gupta Seated Buddha (3.3.4) is portrayed as:

a teacher

The Great Stupa ________.

holds the Buddha's remains

The Taj Mahal ________.

is surrounded by gardens that represent Paradise

Artworks based on which of these religions can be found in India?

All of the answers

What event is portrayed in the "Hungry Tigress" panel from the shrine in the Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Japan?

Buddha sacrificing his life to feed a tigress and her cubs