2D Works
3D Works
Locations: Asia
Fun Facts
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100
Which of the following is a visual characteristic of Travelers among Mountains and Streams that contributes to the illusion of deep space?
The overlapping forms of the foreground, middle ground, and background
100
Works like the one shown from Micronesia utilized abstract geometric lines and shapes because they functioned to record
ocean currents and landforms
100
The structure's central arched indentation and the smaller arched indentations that flank it are called
iwans
100
Largest complete palace complex in the world
Forbidden City
200
Which of the following characteristics helps attribute this work to Katsushika Hokusai?
The inclusion of a view of Mount Fuji in the background
200
On the island Rapa Nui, there was a lack of confidence in ancestral power because of what?
ecological collapse (overpopulation led to deforestation, 2 groups constantly at war)
200
Both the Longmen caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to
protect Buddhist values and beliefs
200
What is the most reproduced artwork in history?
Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan
300
Portraits like this one were made when someone was given the title __________.
"meritorious subject"
300
What were the functions of these capes?
Frighten the viewer, contain the mana, protect the wearer
300
The Great Stupa at Sanchi and Borobudur Temple are similar in that each are in the shape of a _______
a mandala, a cosmic diagram of the universe
300
How many Moai (mow-eye) statues are on Rapa Nui? Exact number
887
400
Name the 3 things that European artists influenced on this piece.
- low horizon line
- perspective, illusion of deep space by making the mountain small in the distance
- Prussian blue (a German-produced synthetic pigment)
400
The importance of the ceremony seen in the photograph was reinforced by the presentation of
tapa cloth and woven mats
400
The temple on the left is the Lakshmana Temple in India.
The creation of the temple on the right demonstrates the...
importation of Hinduism from India
400
The giant Buddha statue at Todai-ji nearly bankrupted the state because it what?
used all the copper in Japan
500
Moko tattoos, used by Maori people, have what function in their culture?
Body wrapping to protect them, spiritual armor.
500
Explain different elements included in this Shiva statue.
Ring of fire destroying the universe
Hair flying loose while dancing
Double sided drum used for recreation of universe
Standing on top of dwarf of illusion/ignorance
Hand posed in a friendly welcoming gesture
500
The Great Buddha statue located in the main hall at Todai-ji was constructed of
bronze
500
Boroudur Temple is the largest ______________ in the world.
Buddhist structure