This detailed form of writing, used with graceful brushstrokes, is still practiced by the Chinese and other cultures today.
What is calligraphy
100
Shiva is one of the many gods highly praised and decorated in art. You will often find him and his partners dancing in statues made by followers of this religion
What is Hindu (Hinduism)
100
This civilization followed a brutal god named Huitzilopochtli, who wanted sacrifices, as shown in their paintings.
Who are the Aztec
100
These were used by many African cultures in rituals to talk to the spirits.
What are masks
100
This religion came from influence of the Chinese and is used frequently in the early art.
What is Buddhism
200
This Chinese structure was created to keep enemies out and stretches across the country
What is The Great Wall
200
These round mound shaped temples were highly decorated and found in the Indus Valley region.
What is a Stupa
200
The Mayans created a Long Count one of these
What is a calendar
200
An emakimono, or a long, narrow horizontal one of these usually had a narrative scene or paintings on it.
What is a scroll
300
During the Shang period, ritual statues were covered with this 3rd place metal
What is bronze
300
The Inca left most of their art at Cuzco and this other South American ruin.
What is Machu Picchu
300
The Momoyama period brought us these great interior works found on non-walls.
What are screen paintings
400
Formerly called the Forbidden City, the capital of China has been this place since 1421
What is Beijing
400
Highly decorated or embellished buildings are also called this type of construction.
What is sculptural architecture
400
The Olmecs carved giant heads, mixing human features with this wild cat's facial features.
What is a jaguar
400
Disc-headed dolls created by the Ashanti people to promote fertility were know as this.
What is Akua'ba
500
These Buddhist temples were derived from Indian structures and found throughout Asian countries
What is a pagoda
500
The "breath of life" shown in Hindu art, is also referred to as this.
What is prana
500
Mysterious lines a long with weavings and painted ceramics were produced by this ancient Peruvian civilization
Who are the Nazca
500
Known for their mortuary figures, members of this tribe are thought of as the finest carvers and sculptors in Africa.
Who are the Fang
500
These wood-block prints were scenes taken from everyday life in the Edo period.