arts and crafts of china

Question 1

Invented 5000 years ago, these vessels are intricately decorated with diverse motifs and design. These are used for several purpose such as for cooking, storing meat, and as ritual and sacrificial vessels.

Answer 1

BRONZE VESSELS

Question 2

Has a long history beginning from the Neolithic age. It is usually done in silk with various intricate stiches.

Answer 2

EMBROIDERY

Question 3

This style of writing is widely practiced in China. It is considered as an art form

Answer 3

CALLIGRAPHY

Question 4

is a gemstone highly prized by the Chinese and is considered a lucky charm. Jade can be carved or engraved with designs. A favorite motif is the dragon, the symbol of the emperor.

Answer 4

JADE

Question 5

are made of metal, jade, animal tooth or horn and are carved with character. Many people in China possess a personal name seal

Answer 5

SEALS

Question 6

Patterns are cut vividly and perfectly on red paper. This craft is done by female artisan. The images are mostly animal and flowers figures. Papers cutouts are used as decorations and lucky charm.

Answer 6

PAPER CUTOUTS

Question 7

This is an art form that developed in China in 4500 B.C. Lacquer is a hard and shiny applied to materials such as wood and bamboo.

Answer 7

LACQUERWARE

Question 8

Chinese lantern are well-known symbols of China towns around the world. They are red, oval shaped, and are made of bamboo, rattan ot steel wire frame; the shade is made of paper silk.

Answer 8

LANTERN

Question 9

Objects such as jars, bowls, and vases are made of clay and hardened by heat in a kiln. China pottery was developed during the Neolithic Period. They come in different kind: earthenware, and porcelain.

Answer 9

POTTERY

Question 10

originated in China around 475-221 B.C. At first it was used as an emergency warning device. Later, it became a form of entertainment. The first form of a kite was in the shape of a bird. Now, it comes several shapes. It is made of silk and paper with a bamboo frame

Answer 10

KITE

Question 11

originated in China 2000 years ago. It has been a wide spread folk arts in the country. Today, it is not as popular as before because of cultural changes like urbanization and modern forms of entertainment.

Answer 11

SHADOW PUPPETS

Question 12

started in China, and were made of paper or silk with bamboo frames or mulberry bark. They were painted with various designs of dragons, nature, animals and landscapes.

Answer 12

UMBRELLA

Question 13

are a traditional folk art. They are used not only as simple objects but also as festivals decorations.

Answer 13

FOLK TOYS