Quiz 3

Question 1

What were the characteristics of bronzes produced during the Shang dynasty in China?

Answer 1

Intricate zoomorphic designs / “taotie” mask motif- stylized animal face with prominent eyes and a split body, decorating ritual vessels like food and wine containers

Question 2

What were in the Book of Rites composed during the Western Zhou period (ca. 1050-771 BCE)?

Answer 2

detailed descriptions of social norms, governmental organization, and ceremonial rites, including rules for proper conduct in various social situations, rituals for ancestral worship, and guidelines for court ceremonies

Question 3

What were the characteristics of bronzes produced during the Zhou dynasty?

Answer 3

Lengthened and often recorded some honor or achievement of the living aristocrat, reflecting the elite’s desire to document their status and prestige

Question 4

How do the inscriptions on the Zhou bronzes reflect the social-political practices and philosophical thoughts of the Zhou dynasty?

Answer 4

documenting the lineage of ruling elites, recording important events like royal achievements and religious rituals, highlighting the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize power, and showcasing the hierarchical social structure through the language used, with specific terms indicating nobility and their roles within society

Question 5

What ethnic group ruled China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912)?

Answer 5

The Manchu people ruled China during the Qing dynasty.

Question 6

What was and still is the main ethnic group in China?

Answer 6

The Han Chinese are the main ethnic group in China.

Question 7

Why were the ‘leftover’ subjects so keen on the study of antiquities during the Qing dynasty?

Answer 7

They were interested in antiquities as a means to connect with their cultural heritage.

Question 8

What is Jinshixue?

Answer 8

Jinshixue is the study of metal and stone

Question 9

What is a composite/full-form rubbing?

Answer 9

A composite/full-form rubbing is created by combining multiple impressions to create an overall complete image

Question 10

What is the story in the painting Monk Dashou Cleaning the Antique Lamp Stand by Chen Geng?

Answer 10

The painting depicts a monk engaged in the act of cleaning an antique lamp stand, symbolizing reverence for history.

Question 11

What type of object do the images in the set of albums Chengshi moyuan (The Ink Garden of Mr. Cheng; Ming dynasty, 1606) mainly depict?

Answer 11

The designs of gardens on ink stones

Question 12

What are the main subject matters and stylistic characters of ‘Suzhou prints’ popular in mid eighteenth-century Qing dynasty China?

Answer 12

Depicting scenes of elegant female figures engaged in leisurely activities within refined settings like private gardens

Question 13

What were some of Lang Shining’s (Giuseppe Castiglione) important contributions to Chinese art during his time in the Qing dynasty court?

Answer 13

He introduced Western techniques such as perspective and realism into Chinese painting.

Question 14

What main political event happened during the Meiji Restoration in Japan, and when did it occur?

Answer 14

Overthrowing of Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule on January 3, 1868.

Question 15

What are some of the new subject matters of Ukiyo-e published during the Meiji period?

Answer 15

scenes of modernization, Western culture, landscapes of newly opened ports like Yokohama, portraits of foreign people, journalistic events, war scenes, and everyday life in a rapidly changing Japan, often incorporating elements of social commentary and political critique

Question 16

List some European and American artists influenced by ukiyo-e.

Answer 16

Artists include Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and James Whistler.

Question 17

What are some characteristics of Nihonga?

Answer 17

Nihonga is characterized by the use of traditional materials and techniques, often depicting natural subjects with a focus on harmony and simplicity. Differentiate Japanese painting from Western-style painting, also known as Yōga. No shadow, perspective, realistic vision

Question 18

What are some stylistic characters and subject matters of Japanese avant-garde printmaking in the early twentieth century?

Answer 18

“Sōsaku-hanga” movement, characterized by embracing experimental approaches to color, composition, and subject matter. Depicting modern life, social commentary, and abstract interpretations of landscapes. Still included elements of Japanese aesthetics, with a focus on individual artistic expression rather than mass production. A woodblock printing movement that emphasized the artist as the sole creator of the work, from design to execution

Question 19

What is the meaning of ‘Japonisme’?

Answer 19

‘Japonisme’ refers to the influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Western art, particularly in the late 19th century.