Question 1

Compare the production of ceramics in China and in Korea.Consider the relationship of the two cultures and how each developed distinctive stylistic traditions in these works.

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1.Korean ceramicists were very influence...

Question 2

Discuss the rise of literati painting in Chinese art history,and describe the literati influence on furniture,architecture,and garden design.Cite examples and discuss their characteristics.

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1.Literati painting began in the Ming dy...

Question 3

What feature distinguishes Korean porcelains from those of the Ming dynasty in China?

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A)   asymmetrical designs
B)   underglazing
C)   natural subjects
D)   irregular shapesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which work reflects the study of Western modernism,as well as Eastern roots?

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A)   Roof Tiling
B)   Reminiscences of Qinhuai River
C)   Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land
D)   Universe 5-IV-71 #200E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The Forbidden City was built for the most part by rulers from which dynasty?

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A)   Qing
B)   Ming
C)   Joseon
D)   YuanE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Explain the significance of the dragon in Chinese tradition.Cite a specific example of its representation in the arts.

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The dragon symbolized the imperial power and sudden manifestations of nature and enlightenment,as seen in the two flasks from the Ming dynasty .

Question 7

What is the derivation of the word porcelain,and how was it made?

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Porcelain was made from a rare white cla...

Question 8

Discuss the formats of Chinese painting.

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1.Most paintings were created from ink a...

Question 9

The symmetrical layout of the Forbidden City intentionally emphasizes the emperor's role as

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A)   the Son of the Seas.
B)   the greatest Ruler.
C)   the Son of Heaven.
D)   the Son of Buddha.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

How did conditions in Korea from the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century affect its artistic development?

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Korea closed its borders in the late nineteenth century and was annexed by Japan in 1910.This led to the seclusion of Korean artists from Western developments that were spreading across the world elsewhere.

Question 11

Who was the primary audience of literati paintings?

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A)   patrons from court
B)   lower government officials
C)   close friends and scholars
D)   private collectorsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What makes the Korean buncheong ware resemble more expensive white porcelain?

Accepted Answer

A)   crackle glaze
B)   brown slip
C)   white slip
D)   red slipE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which individualist from the Qing period painted Reminiscences of Qinhuai River?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shitao
B)   Guang Zhou
C)   Wang Hui
D)   Qiu YingE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which kilns were destroyed by invading Japanese armies in the last decade of the sixteenth century and brought the ware's production to a halt?

Accepted Answer

A)   barbarian
B)   kaolin
C)   buncheong
D)   literatiE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The earliest extant and dated Joseon secular painting is

Accepted Answer

A)   Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land .
B)   Returning Home Late from a Spring Outing .
C)   A Thousand Peaks and Myriad Ravines .
D)   The Qingbian Mountains .E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Artist Zhao Mengfu,a descendant of the imperial line of Song who chose to serve the Yuan government,was well known for his finely rendered paintings of which animal?

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A)   birds
B)   horses
C)   turtles
D)   catsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 17

The Garden of the Cessation of Official Life was designed to

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A)   encourage leisure and foster the owner's scholarly pursuits.
B)   reflect Confucian beliefs about the individual's role in society.
C)   show an ideal plan for balance and harmony in the universe.
D)   recall the owner's successful career as a government official.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

After the Mongol invasions,how did China view itself in relation to the rest of the world?

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China grew increasingly intros...

Question 19

What was often part of a handscroll and could consist of inscriptions related to the work,such as a poem or comments by various owners of the scroll over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   index
B)   antiphon
C)   forward
D)   colophonE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What is the Forbidden City ? Who built it? Consider its origins,its design,and its symbolism.

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The Mongols created the Forbidden City w...

Exam 25: chinese and Korean Art After 1279

Compare the production of ceramics in China and in Korea.Consider the relationship of the two cultures and how each developed distinctive stylistic traditions in these works.

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Discuss the rise of literati painting in Chinese art history,and describe the literati influence on furniture,architecture,and garden design.Cite examples and discuss their characteristics.

Correct Answerverified1.Literati painting began in the Ming dy...View AnswerShow Answer

What feature distinguishes Korean porcelains from those of the Ming dynasty in China?

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Which work reflects the study of Western modernism,as well as Eastern roots?

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The Forbidden City was built for the most part by rulers from which dynasty?

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Explain the significance of the dragon in Chinese tradition.Cite a specific example of its representation in the arts.

Correct AnswerverifiedThe dragon symbolized the imperial power and sudden manifestations of nature and enlightenment,as seen in the two flasks from the Ming dynasty .

What is the derivation of the word porcelain,and how was it made?

Correct AnswerverifiedPorcelain was made from a rare white cla...View AnswerShow Answer

Discuss the formats of Chinese painting.

Correct Answerverified1.Most paintings were created from ink a...View AnswerShow Answer

The symmetrical layout of the Forbidden City intentionally emphasizes the emperor's role as

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How did conditions in Korea from the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century affect its artistic development?

Correct AnswerverifiedKorea closed its borders in the late nineteenth century and was annexed by Japan in 1910.This led to the seclusion of Korean artists from Western developments that were spreading across the world elsewhere.

Who was the primary audience of literati paintings?

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What makes the Korean buncheong ware resemble more expensive white porcelain?

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Which individualist from the Qing period painted Reminiscences of Qinhuai River?

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Which kilns were destroyed by invading Japanese armies in the last decade of the sixteenth century and brought the ware's production to a halt?

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The earliest extant and dated Joseon secular painting is

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Artist Zhao Mengfu,a descendant of the imperial line of Song who chose to serve the Yuan government,was well known for his finely rendered paintings of which animal?

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The Garden of the Cessation of Official Life was designed to

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After the Mongol invasions,how did China view itself in relation to the rest of the world?

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What was often part of a handscroll and could consist of inscriptions related to the work,such as a poem or comments by various owners of the scroll over time?

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What is the Forbidden City ? Who built it? Consider its origins,its design,and its symbolism.

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