Art of Asia - Topic Test

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

A

What is depicted in the image above? a. an early Bon teacher of the 8th century from the Shangshung Kingdom b. an early Bon teacher of the 7th century from the Shang Kingdom c. an early Shang teacher from the 7th century from the Bon Kingdom d. an early Shang teacher from the 8th century from the Bon Kingdom

A

Which of the following describes the scene in the image above? a. Krishna is sitting with a group of women while another woman is jealous. b. Krishna is sitting among his many wives. c. Krishna is teaching the women in the scene. d. Krishna is sitting with his many sisters.

A

Which of the following is true about Japanese calligraphy and painting? a. There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and the necessity of rapt attention to the present moment in the creation of one of these paintings. b. There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist lays down the brush. c. There is a philosophical link in the importance of the present moment in Zen, and how the artist represents the idea he or she portrays.

A

Who is the artist of the image above? a. Sin Yunbok b. An Gyeon c. Shen Zhou d. Ni Zan

A

How is the piece above different from previous works? a. no color b. sharper, jagged brushstrokes c. minimal details d. all of the above

B

The painting above is done entirely with ___________. a. watercolors b. ink c. pencil d. tempera

B

What is a tangka? a. a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a generous deity b. a Tibetan scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity c. a Indian scroll-like painting of a generous deity d. a Indian scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity

B

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

B

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

B

What is the focus of Japanese art? a. complexity b. nature and its simplicity, beauty, and power c. the four elements of nature d. all of the above

B

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

B

What was the Momoyama period known for? a. unique architecture and bold lines b. its images of bold warriors and luxurious palaces c. simplistic design of architecture d. its images of poets and artists

B

What would you see if you looked in the pool in front of the building above? a. carved Islamic symbols from the Qur'an b. a vision of Paradise as described in the Qur'an c. images of religious stories d. none of the above

B

Which of the following best describes the style in which the artist painted the image above? a. painted with great naturalism b. resembles more archaic paintings for a previous great dynasty and era c. very realistic and detailed, common to Chinese painting d. all of the above

B

Which of the following is a reason why there might not be many visitors to the castle above? a. It is bad luck in the Japanese culture because of the damage from earthquakes. b. This castle is difficult to reach by foot and there is not sense of direction or progress as one progresses through the maze of steep walls. c. Only monks live there and they do not allow visitors. d. Some of the defensive traps are still activated and can cause serious injury.

B

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

B

Why did the artist of the above image use such bold lines and colors on the trees? a. to create a more realistic interpretation b. to suggest spring and to heighten emotional tensions c. to mimic the motion of the figures d. all of the above

B

During what period was calligraphy most well-known? a. Momoyama b. Edo c. Muromachi d. Maruyama-Shijo

C

How was the castle seen above different from other Japanese castles? a. The focus of the country had changed and was reflected in the architecture. b. The rooftops were curved at the ends. c. European muskets and cannons changed Japanese warfare and subsequently influenced Japanese architecture. d. Style was placed at a higher priority than defensive capabilities.

C

The image above is one of the most famous pieces of Japanese art. Who is the artist of this image? a. Sesshu b. Ikkyû c. Katsushika Hokusai d. Himeji

C

What are two types of Buddhism? a. Mayvana and Thevada b. Mayana and Theravana c. Mahayana and Theravada

C

What is bhakti? a. a type of devotional art that depicts the Buddha on large hand-woven panels b. a Hindu manuscript c. a Hindu devotional movement d. a scroll-like painting of Hindu gods

C

What is depicted in the image above? a. a deity associated with honor and respect b. a deity associated with charity and faith c. a deity associated with truth and overcoming obstacles

C

What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal? a. rubberwood b. marble c. metal d. cypress

C

Who painted the image above? a. Wang Hui b. Ni Zan c. Zhao Mengfu

C

What basic Chinese elements are displayed in the image above? a. mountains b. rivers c. trees d. all of the above

D

What is Zen? a. a form of meditative Hinduism b. a period of Japanese art c. an approach to everyday problems d. none of the above

D

What is the name of the building above? a. Gandhi Bhavani b. Gandhi Bhadavista c. Gandhi Bindhi d. Gandhi Bhavan

D

What period is the piece above from? a. Muromachi b. Momoyama c. Maruyama d. Edo

D