Exam 18: China and Korea

Ming gardens attempt to reproduce _____.

What are the characteristics of this artist's style?

Compare and contrast the Vairocana Buddha, Longmen Caves, with the Paradise of Amitabha, Dunhuang Caves. How does each reflect the Indian prototype? How has each been modified to reflect the Chinese aesthetic?

Discuss the development of painting in China, noting the materials and techniques used. What philosophical systems distinguish Chinese painting? How does painting describe these systems? Use examples to support your essae .

How was paint used in the decoration of Chinese buildings?

The Tang dynasty marks the golden age of Chinese _____.

Why was it significant that when this work was first exhibited it was anonymous?

China's rulers were often buried in elaborate tombs. Providing examples, describe the objects that accompanied the rulers in the afterworld. What was their purpose?

What was the message of this? Why was it successful?

Contrast Qing visual arts with the visual arts of the People's Republic of China. How are they different? What were the political motivations, if any, for the "tone" of the differences? How did each period use the visual arts? Use examples to support your essae.

The inner compound of Beijing was known as the _____.

Who established the native Chinese Ming dynasty?

The _____ style that was inspired by Communism broke radically from traditional Chinese styles.

Declared empress after her husband's death, _____ was a great art patron during the Tang dynasty.

Compare and contrast the Ming dynasty with the Manchu. How are they different? Include in your the impact the Manchu invasion had on China. Also consider the political and social implications and the ramifications for the visual arts. Use examples to support your essae.

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. Suggested images, not in the text:

Describe the overall aesthetic aims of Chinese gardens? How is this achieved? What became distinctive features for some artists?

What characteristics classify this as the Southern School?

What did the artist Shitao claim was the root of all representation?

The throne room of the emperor, the _____, was the largest wood building in China.