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