CULTURE THROUGH ART IN CHINA IN 1770 Flashcards
1
Q
When did Xu Yang paint a series of 12 large silk scrolls of the Emperor Qianlong’s tour of his country?
A
1770
2
Q
When did Qianlong rule?
A
1736-1795
3
Q
When was the original tour made?
A
1750
4
Q
How many scrolls did Xu Yang paint?
A
12 scrolls
5
Q
Why were the paintings so detailed?
A
Because Suzhou was Xu Yang’s hometown.
6
Q
What was the hometown of Xu Yang?
A
Suzhou
7
Q
What were the paintings commissioned for?
A
To mark the emperor’s 60th birthday and the 19th anniversary of his great tour.
