Chat with AIExam 19: Japan
Painters of the Momoyama period were asked to create folding screens in ink, color, and gold leaf for _____.
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What was the shogunate in Japan?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThe shogunate in Japan was a form of military government that lasted from 1185 to 1868. It was led by the shoguns, who were military dictators and the de facto rulers of the country, although the emperor remained the nominal head of state. The shogunate system emerged at the end of the Heian period, when the power of the central government and the imperial court was waning, and the country was transitioning into a feudal society dominated by powerful regional clans.
There were three main shogunate periods in Japanese history:
1. The Kamakura Shogunate (1185-1333): Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, this was the first shogunate. It was established in Kamakura, away from the imperial court in Kyoto. The Kamakura shogunate is known for repelling two Mongol invasions and for the establishment of a warrior code that later evolved into the samurai code of bushido.
2. The Ashikaga (Muromachi) Shogunate (1336-1573): After the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, the Ashikaga clan came to power and established their government in the Muromachi district of Kyoto. This period is known for the cultural development, including the arts, garden design, and the tea ceremony, but it was also marked by political instability and constant warfare among competing feudal lords (daimyo), leading to the Sengoku period, or "Warring States" era.
3. The Tokugawa (Edo) Shogunate (1603-1868): Founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, this shogunate was the most stable and lasted the longest. The Tokugawa shoguns established their capital in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and implemented a strict class system and policies of isolationism (sakoku), which limited foreign influence and trade. The Tokugawa period is also known for its cultural achievements and the growth of a merchant class.
The shogunate system came to an end during the Meiji Restoration in 1868 when the emperor was restored to power, and the modernization of Japan began. This marked the end of feudalism and the transition to a centralized, modern state.
The term _____ applies to objects that have a refined rusticity.
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Discuss the importance of the Kano School in the spread of artistic ideas during the Edo period.
(90) The tomb of Emperor Nintoku is the largest of a type of Japanese tomb known as the _____.
(83) Describe the style and subject matter of ukiyo-e. How does this style reflect its period? Use examples to support your essae.
(80) Compare and contrast the Nara and Heian periods. Include outside influences. How did these influences change Japanese art and society during these periods? Consider the importation of Buddhism as a religion. How did this new philosophy and religion reshape Japanese esoteric thought and art? Use examples to support your essae.
(81) What aesthetic qualities were emphasized in the Katsura Imperial Villa?
(75) The sculptor who created the Shaka triad for the Horyuji Kondo was _____.
(88) The Tale of Genji gives the viewer insight into Heian _____.
(78) The artworks of the _____ school used vivid color and gold and silver leaf.
(84) Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.
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(75) In the _____ period, many continental features, including Buddhism, were established in Japan.
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