Asian Art: China and Korea

What does the image above depict? a. the lake region in the artist's home area b. the Northern Great Mountains c. the Buddhist Four Sacred Mountains d. the Qiao and Hua mountains Please select the best answer from the choices provided

a. the lake region in the artist's home area

What is silhak? a. the most sacred of all Korean instruments b. a truly Korean style that emphasizes the study of things Korean c. a traditional Korean male hat d. the Korean word for picnic Please select the best answer from the choices provided

b. a truly Korean style that emphasizes the study of things Korean

The painting above is done entirely with ___________. a. watercolors b. ink c. pencil d. tempera Please select the best answer from the choices provided

b. ink

What is literati? a. a type of calligraphy b. refers to the scholarly class c. Chinese art that contains all of the elements of nature d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

b. refers to the scholarly class

What other characteristics in the silk painting above were commonly used in court paintings? a. flowers and birds b. the large format and multiplication of details c. bright and bold colors d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

b. the large format and multiplication of details

Which of these characteristics are typical of Korean artwork? a. action scenes b. vast, panoramic views and botanical themes c. aristocratic figures d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

b. vast, panoramic views and botanical themes

What is going on in the image above? a. The evil men have come to rob the women. b. The aristocratic men and women are eating in the park. c. Korean gentleman are enjoying themselves in the countryside with a group of female entertainers. d. Korean male musicians are training female students. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

c. Korean gentleman are enjoying themselves in the countryside with a group of female entertainers.

Who painted the image above? a. Wang Hui b. Ni Zan c. Zhao Mengfu Please select the best answer from the choices provided

c. Zhao Mengfu

What do the peacocks and the birds symbolize in the silk painting above? a. the artist and other artists of the time period b. peace and tranquility c. the homage of court officials to the emperor d. There is not meant to be any symbolism, they are just birds. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

c. the homage of court officials to the emperor

What basic Chinese elements are displayed in the image above? a. mountains b. rivers c. trees d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

d. all of the above