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Indian Art
Chinese Art
Japanese Art
African Art
100
What was the usual medium used by sculptors?
Reddish limestone
100
Which Dynasty marked the end of the Ritual Bronzes' development?
The Later Han dynasty
100
What was the dry-lacquer process?
Lacquer was applied to a solid core of wood or lacquered cloths were placed over some kind of armature
100
What are the Fang recognized for?
mortuary heads and figures that had a dark finish and were carved in a geometric style
200
What were the common themes of Indian painting?
the ragamala series, the legendary romances, and the Krishna's deeds"
200
Who painted "Travelers Amid Streams and Mountains" and in which century was it created?
Artist: Fan K'uan Century: 11C
200
what methods and materials were used in Japanese paintings?
A thin or gauzelike silk or soft paper was used as a base and Chinese ink and watercolors were the writing/painting materials. (Note: Rolled into a rod whn it was not in view)
200
Which culture used women as subjects in their works of art?
The Baluba (people that lived in the Congo-Kinshasa region of African)
300
Describe the characteristic temple of this culture.
A portico was followed by a mandapa that led to the cella. Then the shrine has a large tower that was called the shikhara. In some parts, the tower rose in a series of terraces.
300
How did Buddhism affect Chinese art?
The relegious nature of the work changed: Buddha became the main subject of the art. Also, the art became precise and graceful.
300
"The Great Wave at Kanagawa" "Cherry Blossom in the Evening on the Nakanomachi in Yoshiwara" For these two works of arts state the artist that painted it and when it was created. Bonus: What were these works known as?
- "The Great Wave at Kanagawa" Hokusai - (early 19C) -"Cherry Blossom in the Evening on the Nakanomachi in Yoshiwara" Hiroshige - (mid 19C) Bonus: Ukiyo-e
300
Name the most popular populations/cultures in the African territory
Ashanti, Baluba, Dogon, Fang, Yoruba
400
Describe Indian painting.
Painters normally used delicate but vivid colors and created paintings with Hindu subjects that showed interest perspective and were full of grace.
400
Describe Chinese painting. Bonus: What technique was developed during the Sung dynasty?
Artist of this culture had an amazng mastery of line and silhouette. Historical subjects, general scenes, and landscapes were very common themes. (Note that order was essential in every one of these works of art) Bonus: The technique of ink monochrome
400
Contrast The Muromachi Period and The Momoyama Period.
During the The Muromachi Period, artists concentrated on Chinese-style ink painting- a style that was characterized by forceful brushstrokes, a asymmetrical composition, and an emphasis on unused space. In the other hand, the artists of the The Momoyama Period focused on architecture and its decoration. Great fortresses were also built during this period.
400
Describe the Dogon's style
-ancestor figures that had stressed cylindrical shape of the torso; softwood masks that hadbold abstract forms or even distortion, -There was also high-relief in cubistic forms
500
Describe the Gupta Period in terms of Artistic development. Also mention what type of art was created.
-Buddhist art developed in this period. Gupta manner also florished (extensive attention to details in ornaments and the production has a really high quality). -Large stone figures, stone and terra-cotta reliefs, and large and small bronzes
500
Describe the major architectural works of the culture.
Some options The Great Wall: -Ming dynasty -Man-made and visible from space The Pagoda: -Buddhist type building -6th century -elaborate in shape and adornment. Hall of Highest Harmony: -15th century -Contains splendid halls, galleries, terraces, gateways, many small courts and a main courtyard -Made out of white marble, tiles, terracotta, and painted wood
500
Mention the main characteristics of the Japanese: -Castles -Domestic Architecture
Castles: -They were built on high bases formed by using enormous rock blocks -Based on European donjon -Asymmetrical and flexible plan -Very well decorated Domestic Architecture: -Regard for Natural environment -Upperclass: unexcelled for its refinement and simplicity, movable panels that slide in grooves, airy spaces.
500
Mention some four characteristics of African Art.
Emphasis on the human figure (primary subject) Emphasis on sculpture (favor three dimensional work) Visual abstraction Nonlinear scaling (Some small object will look similar to a larger part)