Asian Art: China and Korea Practice Flashcards
What makes the figures in the above image recognizably Korean?
The women have short jackets and full skirts and the men have wide-brimmed black hats and white beards
What is the term for the artistic writing that was popular in Chinese arts?
The term for the artistic writing that was popular in Chinese arts is Calligraphy
What unusual credentials did the artist of the painting above possess?
He was a high official in the arts and in the Chinese government
Describe the technique the artist used in the image above.
He used a dry brush technique in which ink is applied to a dry brush allowing the paper to show through
How does the artist emphasize the importance of the figure in the image above?
The figure of the poet is very large in relation to his surroundings
The “spirit of ___________” was an important aspect of literati painting.
The “spirit of antiquity” was an important aspect of literati painting
What dynasty is the above silk painting from?
The above silk painting is from the Ming Dynasty
What is a zither?
The most sacred of all Korean musical instruments
Why did the artist put calligraphy near the figure in the painting above?
To seem as if the figure were projecting his thoughts
What was a court painting?
Court paintings were painted by court appointed artists for the emperor or other high officials
