Chat with AIExam 34: Japan, 1336 to 1980
How did the Muromachi shogunate function?
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VerifiedAshikaga Takauji gained enough power to establish his clan as the primary force in Japan during the 14th to 16th centuries. The emperor lost all governing power. The imperial family was allowed to maintain the illusion of power, but the shogun was the actual power. The shogunate was principally a military power. The shogun made political and economic arrangements with the other lords of Japan. The shogun had to have superior administrative skills.
How does the work Oiran (Grand Courtesan) differ from traditional ukiyo-e works?
(90) VerifiedThe artist did not idealize the features of the courtesan in the traditional ukiyo-e manner. He painted her features using the more analytical format of Western portraiture. He created a less sympathetic image.
Describe the emergence of the Rimpa School in the Edo period.
(68) VerifiedIt was the earliest major alternative school to emerge during the Edo period and was quite different from the Kano School. It did not enjoy the continuity of lineage and training through father to son or master to pupil. Many Rimpa artists focused on literary themes favored by the nobility, and many of the artists also affiliated themselves with the court. This school reflected the cultural power of the court and the literacy trend that was occurring in Edo Japan at this time. Stylistically, Rimpa School works were characterized by vivid color and extensive gold, silver, and decorative patterns.
Which of the following artists went to China and studied with Ming masters?
(75) During the Muromachi period, which of the following religions flourished alongside the older Buddhist sects?
(89) Describe the aesthetic principles that were developed around the late 15th century and grew to have importance in the tradition of the tea ceremony and the utensils used.
(86) The great strength of Japanese art has been its innovation through which of the following?
(78) How did the Meiji period shape Japanese society for the coming 20th century?
(77) 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?
(77) Discuss the implications of the Westernization of Japan in the late 19th century. Consider the social and political implications as well. How did this Westernization affect Japanese art during this period? Use examples to support your essay.
(93) Dry landscape or rock gardens became very popular in Japan during which of the following periods?
(79) Explain the influence of Zen on the arts of Japan. Use examples to support your essay.
(88) Compare the works of Hasegawa Tohaku and Kano Eitoku. How does each artist reflect his period? Use examples to support your essay.
(87) Which painting style is characterized by bold outlines and presentation of objects along the vertical plane of the painting surface?
(57) What was the favorite exercise of cultivation and refinement in the Momoyama period?
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