Question 1

During the Muromachi Period which of the following religions flourished alongside the older Buddhist sects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Theravada Buddhism 
C)  Zen 
D)  New World Shinto 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Theravada Buddhism 
C)  Zen 
D)  New World Shinto C

Question 2

Which painting style is characterized by bold outlines and presentation of objects along the vertical plane of the painting surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broken-ink style 
B)  Chan style 
C)  Kano style 
D)  Hideyoshi style 
A)  Broken-ink style 
B)  Chan style 
C)  Kano style 
D)  Hideyoshi style C

Question 3

What became a major genre in Japan in the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  oil painting 
B)  pastels 
C)  ink screens 
D)  portrait sculpture 
A)  oil painting 
B)  pastels 
C)  ink screens 
D)  portrait sculpture A

Question 4

How does the architecture of Kenzo Tange meet late 20ᵗʰ century aesthetics of post-modern architecture?

Accepted Answer

His attention to the sculptural qualitie

Question 5

Tokugawa rulers banned Christianity and all Westerners except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dutch 
B)  Germans 
C)  British 
D)  Americans 
A)  Dutch 
B)  Germans 
C)  British 
D)  Americans

Question 6

What was the favorite exercise of cultivation and refinement in the Momoyama period?

Accepted Answer

A)  flower arranging 
B)  bird watching 
C)  tea ceremony 
D)  working on dry landscape 
A)  flower arranging 
B)  bird watching 
C)  tea ceremony 
D)  working on dry landscape

Question 7

How did this print inspire Vincent Van Gogh?

Accepted Answer

Ando Hiroshige, Plum Estate, Kameido . T

Question 8

What is this, and what did the designers suggest?

Accepted Answer

A dry landscape garden. The ro

Question 9

How does this painting reflect the literati style?

Accepted Answer

Honami Koetsu, Boat Bridge . The writing

Question 10

What is this and what type of space does it evoke?

Accepted Answer

Sen no Rikyu, Taian teahouse .

Question 11

During the Momoyama period the tea ceremony became a very important tool to express humility. How did this expression of humility affect the design of the teahouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interior space was elegant and fitted with silk pillows. 
B)  The interior space was dim and tiny. 
C)  The interior space was designed after the Ise Shrine. 
D)  The interior space was roofless and open to the elements. 
A)  The interior space was elegant and fitted with silk pillows. 
B)  The interior space was dim and tiny. 
C)  The interior space was designed after the Ise Shrine. 
D)  The interior space was roofless and open to the elements.

Question 12

Shino ware can be typically described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  elaborate forms and smooth surface 
B)  simple forms and elaborate surface 
C)  elaborate forms and rough surface 
D)  simple forms and rough surface 
A)  elaborate forms and smooth surface 
B)  simple forms and elaborate surface 
C)  elaborate forms and rough surface 
D)  simple forms and rough surface

Question 13

Zen emphasized rigorous discipline and personal responsibility. Which of the following groups showed a greater affinity for Zen teachings?

Accepted Answer

A)  upper echelons of the imperial court 
B)  upper echelons of the warrior class 
C)  middle class merchants 
D)  sea-faring traders 
A)  upper echelons of the imperial court 
B)  upper echelons of the warrior class 
C)  middle class merchants 
D)  sea-faring traders

Question 14

Explain the influence of Zen on the arts of Japan. Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

Zen Buddhism has had a profound influenc

Question 15

A broken-ink picture often hovers at the edge of legibility. Which of the following describes this style?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid brush strokes, sometimes even dripping the ink onto the paper 
B)  rapid brush strokes and using the "automatic" painting style 
C)  careless brush stroking following the Zen format 
D)  allowing the Zen spirit to dictate the brush strokes 
A)  rapid brush strokes, sometimes even dripping the ink onto the paper 
B)  rapid brush strokes and using the "automatic" painting style 
C)  careless brush stroking following the Zen format 
D)  allowing the Zen spirit to dictate the brush strokes

Question 16

The Saihoji temple gardens show the continuities and changes in the religious art of the Muromachi period, which combines Pure Land Buddhist and Zen Buddhist traditions. Which of the following describes a characteristic trait of Zen Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A)  provided a promise of salvation 
B)  emphasized rigorous discipline and personal responsibility 
C)  provided a promise of redemption 
D)  promoted life experiences through the active engagement within the community 
A)  provided a promise of salvation 
B)  emphasized rigorous discipline and personal responsibility 
C)  provided a promise of redemption 
D)  promoted life experiences through the active engagement within the community

Question 17

Describe the emergence of the Rimpa School in the Edo Period.

Accepted Answer

It was the earliest major alternative sc

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics describes a Wabi aesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  refined rusticity 
B)  simple and graceful 
C)  elegant and precious 
D)  large and refined 
A)  refined rusticity 
B)  simple and graceful 
C)  elegant and precious 
D)  large and refined

Question 19

During the Muromachi period superior knowledge and refinement legitimized the elevated status of the warrior elite. Which of the following would support this elevation?

Accepted Answer

A)  familiarity with Chinese Zen culture 
B)  familial relationship with the Muromachi 
C)  status within the Imperial Court 
D)  successful participation in Court "war games" 
A)  familiarity with Chinese Zen culture 
B)  familial relationship with the Muromachi 
C)  status within the Imperial Court 
D)  successful participation in Court "war games"

Question 20

Which style of painting incorporates some Western techniques such as chiaroscuro, perspective, and bright hues in basically Japanese-style paintings?

Accepted Answer

A)  yoga 
B)  nanga 
C)  nihonga 
D)  chan 
A)  yoga 
B)  nanga 
C)  nihonga 
D)  chan

Exam 34: Japan, 1336 to 1980

During the Muromachi Period which of the following religions flourished alongside the older Buddhist sects?

Which painting style is characterized by bold outlines and presentation of objects along the vertical plane of the painting surface?

What became a major genre in Japan in the late 19th century?

How does the architecture of Kenzo Tange meet late 20ᵗʰ century aesthetics of post-modern architecture?

Tokugawa rulers banned Christianity and all Westerners except which of the following?

What was the favorite exercise of cultivation and refinement in the Momoyama period?

How did this print inspire Vincent Van Gogh?

What is this, and what did the designers suggest?

How does this painting reflect the literati style?

What is this and what type of space does it evoke?

During the Momoyama period the tea ceremony became a very important tool to express humility. How did this expression of humility affect the design of the teahouse?

Shino ware can be typically described by which of the following?

Zen emphasized rigorous discipline and personal responsibility. Which of the following groups showed a greater affinity for Zen teachings?

Explain the influence of Zen on the arts of Japan. Use examples to support your essay.

A broken-ink picture often hovers at the edge of legibility. Which of the following describes this style?

The Saihoji temple gardens show the continuities and changes in the religious art of the Muromachi period, which combines Pure Land Buddhist and Zen Buddhist traditions. Which of the following describes a characteristic trait of Zen Buddhism?

Describe the emergence of the Rimpa School in the Edo Period.

Which of the following characteristics describes a Wabi aesthetic?

During the Muromachi period superior knowledge and refinement legitimized the elevated status of the warrior elite. Which of the following would support this elevation?

Which style of painting incorporates some Western techniques such as chiaroscuro, perspective, and bright hues in basically Japanese-style paintings?

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