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