Final Flashcards
What are the three main religions and philosophy practiced in China?
Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism
What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? (Choose all that apply)
- One can eliminate desire by following the Middle Way
- Life is full of suffering
- To end suffering, one needs to eliminate desire
- Suffering is caused by desire
What were some of the earliest types of materials printed in China before the Song dynasty (960–1279) using the woodblock printing methods? (Choose all that apply)
- Buddhist sutras
- Prayer sheets
The earliest Buddhist sutras printed in China were translated from this language.
Sanskrit
What are the main materials and tools for traditional woodblock printing in East Asia? (Choose all that apply)
- Fist knife
- Water-based ink
- Painting brush
- Woodblock
- Paper
During the Song dynasty China, what types of books were printed using the woodblock printing method? (Choose all that apply)
- Confucian texts
- Books on history
- Encyclopedias
- Dictionaries
- Medical texts
What were the main reasons for the popularity of the printed materials during the Song dynasty? (Choose all that apply)
- The literati’s enthusiasm for examining and collating classical texts
- Printed material was available through government sponsored print shops
- The civil examination system
Before the invention of paper, Chinese books/scrolls were made with these types of material. (Choose all that apply)
- Silk
- Bamboo slips
What does the term ‘registration’ mean in the printing process?
The alignment of the paper and the block/plate during each impression
During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) China, what were the main factors that led to the growth of the printing industry? (Choose all that apply)
- The emergence of a readership among the non-elite public (the urban middle class)
- The rise of the mercantile class in the Yangzi Delta region who had an interest in collecting art
- The popularity of non-scholarly works such as novels
What types of books are included in the genre called huapu? (Choose all that apply)
- Painting manuals
- Treatises on art
- Art albums
Which of the following are true about painting manuals? (Choose all that apply)
- They were used as pattern books for artists to learn how to compose a painting
- They contain images and texts about painting techniques
- They were used by novice artists to learn how to paint
Which of the following are true about the Tripitaka Koreana? (Choose all that apply)
- It was a project began in the 11th century and sponsored by the court of the Goryeo dynasty
- It consists of 81,200 woodblocks
- It is a set of Buddhist sutras/canon
Which of the following are true about the Hyakumanto Dhāraṇī? (Choose all that apply)
- It was commissioned by Empress Shotoku of Japan
- Each one of the printed scroll is inserted into a miniature wooden pagoda
- The purpose of the commission was to appease the Buddhist clergy and honor the souls lost in a recent revolt
What is the meaning of a ‘folio’ in print terminology?
Two opposing, consecutive pages of printed material
The use of movable type printing was limited in East Asia before the 19th century due to these main reasons. (Choose all that apply)
- The number of movable types required for printing text was too extensive
- The typesetters needed to be literate and therefore led to the increase in labor cost
Which of the following can best describe the concept of yin and yang pairing?
Moon and Sun
This is the main ingredient in paper making in East Asia.
Mulberry
The early forms of ukiyo-e were developed from these types of images (Choose all that apply)
- Simple-line painting that was quick to produce
- Moji-e
What are the common subject matter and genre of ukiyo-e produced during the Edo period? (Choose all that apply)
- Landscapes
- Manga
- Female beauties / courtesans
- Kabuki theater
- The Yoshiwara district
What is the correct Confucian social order according to the ideology of the Edo centralized government?
Samurai > Peasant > Artisan > Merchant
What is the meaning of manga during the Edo period?
Random sketches
Other than the image, a typical ukiyo-e would have these elements on the print. (Choose all that apply)
- Name of the publishing house
- The censor’s kiwame seal
- The artist’s signature
Which of the following are true about ukiyo-e print production during the Edo period? (Choose all that apply)
- The artists were the first generation of artists who made a living by the mass sale of their work to the public
- The publishers played an important role in determining the subject matter of the prints
- The artists generally followed the styles/schools of their teachers
Which of the following can best describe the ronin (wandering samurai) during the Edo period? (Choose all that apply)
- They often worked for the chonin merchants to make a living
- They were masterless samurai
- They were the product of a peaceful time without warfare
Which of the following were the reasons for the rise of the Chonin class in the city of Edo? (Choose all that apply)
- Increase in the pursuit of consumption and pleasure
- System of alternate attendance imposed on the daimyo
- The rise of popular entertainments
- Blurring of the Confucian social class structure
The color blue on Katsushika Hokusai’s print Under the Wave off Kanagawa (commonly known as The Great Wave) was printed with the ink made with this synthetic pigment.
Berlin Blue
