Question 1

How does this work reflect Rimpa School style?

Accepted Answer

Honami Koetsu, Boat Bridge . The writing

Question 2

Contrast the Tosa and Kano Schools. What are their origins and influences? How did these two schools impact Japanese visual arts? Use examples to support your essay.

Accepted Answer

The Tosa and Kano Schools are two promin

Question 3

Describe the Edo Period Katsura Imperial Villa as a model and exemplar of imperial court aesthetics.

Accepted Answer

The Edo Period Katsura Imperial Villa is

Question 4

What is the Chinese term for Zen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zhuan 
B)  Zhao 
C)  Chan 
D)  Hoitsu 
A)  Zhuan 
B)  Zhao 
C)  Chan 
D)  Hoitsu

Question 5

Identify the style of this ceramic jar.

Accepted Answer

Kogan . Refined rusticity, com

Question 6

The Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto was constructed during the height of the popularity of the tea ceremony. Which of the following describes the Katsura Imperial Villa?

Accepted Answer

A)  rich and complex with elements from the Tang Dynasty 
B)  lush and opulent with elements from the Unified Silla Kingdom of Korea 
C)  tastefully subtle with elements of courtly gracefulness 
D)  poor and meager with elements of Zen 
A)  rich and complex with elements from the Tang Dynasty 
B)  lush and opulent with elements from the Unified Silla Kingdom of Korea 
C)  tastefully subtle with elements of courtly gracefulness 
D)  poor and meager with elements of Zen

Question 7

Briefly describe the function of a Zen temple.

Accepted Answer

It is a religious center and a

Question 8

Describe the style of the Katsura Villa.

Accepted Answer

The Katsura Villa is subtle and tasteful

Question 9

How does the Katsura Imperial Villa reflect the imperial family?

Accepted Answer

Matters of taste and culture became the

Question 10

Dry landscape or rock gardens became very popular in Japan during which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Momoyama 
B)  Nara 
C)  Edo 
D)  Muromachi 
A)  Momoyama 
B)  Nara 
C)  Edo 
D)  Muromachi

Question 11

What was the attraction of Zen for the samurai?

Accepted Answer

Zen teachings stressed rigorou

Question 12

What series does this belong to and what is represented?

Accepted Answer

Suzuki Harunobu, Evening Bell at the Clo

Question 13

How does this work evoke mood?

Accepted Answer

Hasegawa Tohaku Pine Forest .

Question 14

How does Shinto belief reflect the work of Tsuchiya Kimio?

Accepted Answer

Shinto belief in the regenerative forces

Question 15

What did Tokugawa Ieyasu revive after he consolidated power?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Imperial Court 
B)  the title of Shogun 
C)  trade with the United States 
D)  relations with the Portuguese 
A)  the Imperial Court 
B)  the title of Shogun 
C)  trade with the United States 
D)  relations with the Portuguese

Question 16

How is the label the "Age of Wars" significant?

Accepted Answer

Recent scholarship has referred to the l

Question 17

How does this work reflect Western influences and blend them into a unique Japanese style?

Accepted Answer

Takahashi Yuichi, Oiran (Grand

Question 18

Civil war disrupted Japan starting in which of the following centuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  late 14th century 
B)  late 15th century 
C)  late 17th century 
D)  late 18th century 
A)  late 14th century 
B)  late 15th century 
C)  late 17th century 
D)  late 18th century

Question 19

Which of the following describes the function of the tatami?

Accepted Answer

A)  inner courtyard of country villas 
B)  special sliding door to exit house interior into the garden 
C)  allows the interiors rooms to be widened 
D)  accommodates the custom of not wearing shoes indoors 
A)  inner courtyard of country villas 
B)  special sliding door to exit house interior into the garden 
C)  allows the interiors rooms to be widened 
D)  accommodates the custom of not wearing shoes indoors

Question 20

Starting around the late 15ᵗʰ century, the Chinese objects associated with the tea ceremony utensils were being replaced with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vietnamese ceramics 
B)  Yuan ceramics 
C)  Korean ceramics 
D)  Siberian ceramics 
A)  Vietnamese ceramics 
B)  Yuan ceramics 
C)  Korean ceramics 
D)  Siberian ceramics

Exam 34: Japan, 1336 to 1980

How does this work reflect Rimpa School style?

Contrast the Tosa and Kano Schools. What are their origins and influences? How did these two schools impact Japanese visual arts? Use examples to support your essay.

Describe the Edo Period Katsura Imperial Villa as a model and exemplar of imperial court aesthetics.

What is the Chinese term for Zen?

Identify the style of this ceramic jar.

The Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto was constructed during the height of the popularity of the tea ceremony. Which of the following describes the Katsura Imperial Villa?

Briefly describe the function of a Zen temple.

Describe the style of the Katsura Villa.

How does the Katsura Imperial Villa reflect the imperial family?

Dry landscape or rock gardens became very popular in Japan during which of the following periods?

What was the attraction of Zen for the samurai?

What series does this belong to and what is represented?

How does this work evoke mood?

How does Shinto belief reflect the work of Tsuchiya Kimio?

What did Tokugawa Ieyasu revive after he consolidated power?

How is the label the "Age of Wars" significant?

How does this work reflect Western influences and blend them into a unique Japanese style?

Civil war disrupted Japan starting in which of the following centuries?

Which of the following describes the function of the tatami?

Starting around the late 15ᵗʰ century, the Chinese objects associated with the tea ceremony utensils were being replaced with which of the following?

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