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What does 'Ukiyo' refer to in its modern context?

  • A Buddhist term for detachment
  • A style of traditional painting
  • A type of ceramic used for royal purposes
  • A culture of pleasure and entertainment (correct)

    • Which process involves carving an image onto wood to create artwork?

  • Woodblock printing (correct)
  • Screen printing
  • Lithography
  • Engraving

    • What is the main characteristic of porcelain?

  • It is made from stoneware clay fired at low temperatures
  • It is exclusively used for decorative purposes
  • It is a type of ceramic that is opaque and rugged
  • It is a smooth and translucent ceramic made from kaolin clay (correct)

    • What does 'chaekgeori' specifically represent in Korean art?

    <p>Painted folding screens depicting books and objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is trompe l’oeil primarily used to achieve in art?

    <p>To create optical illusions that fool the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of Prussian blue impact printmaking in the 19th century?

    <p>It allowed for more affordable inks with a broader tonal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'illusionism' refer to in art?

    <p>Creating the illusion that something is present when it is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artwork is noted as a key example of glazed white porcelain from the Joseon dynasty?

    <p>Moon jar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the moon jars is emphasized as a naturalistic quality?

    <p>Their formation process embraces imperfections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the chaekgeori screens from the Joseon dynasty?

    <p>They utilize Trompe l’oeil to trick the eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Katsushika Hokusai contribute to landscape paintings?

    <p>By making landscape prints the primary focus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What societal shift occurred during Hokusai's time in Japan?

    <p>Merchants gained prominence and social mobility increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the way Hokusai created 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa'?

    <p>It involved a complex collaborative printing process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural values are reflected in the plainness of moon jars according to Confucian beliefs?

    <p>Frugality and modesty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hokusai's artwork reflect the tensions of his time?

    <p>It showcased instability and fear of invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one impact of the Dutch presence in Japan during Hokusai's lifetime?

    <p>Increased access to European artistic techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hokusai often change throughout his career?

    <p>His name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional aspect did Hokusai embrace in his artworks while also experimenting with new techniques?

    <p>A low horizon line from European landscapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of porcelain during the 15th century?

    <p>Royal and official purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ukiyo-e' signify in the context of Japanese art?

    <p>Visual depictions of the Floating World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to create an illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface?

    <p>Linear perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is notably used in the making of porcelain?

    <p>Kaolin clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the woodblock printing process is accurate?

    <p>It generally requires a team to complete successfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Chaekgeori reflects the cultural interests of 18th-century Korea?

    <p>Inclusion of intellectual themes related to books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Auspicious' relate to in an artistic context?

    <p>Symbolism related to luck and prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Prussian blue contribute to printmaking in the early 19th century?

    <p>It enabled the use of expensive ink in lower-cost images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept of 'Illusionism' in art?

    <p>Making objects appear more convincing than they are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes a woodblock print from other printmaking techniques?

    <p>The image is carved into the printing surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do moon jars embody a sense of humanity in their creation?

    <p>They emphasize the beauty of the natural accidents in their formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the chaekgeori folding screens during the Joseon dynasty?

    <p>To store objects believed to bring good fortune.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant cultural shift occurred in Japan during Hokusai's lifetime?

    <p>An increase in social mobility and a rising middle class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Hokusai experiment with perspective in his artworks?

    <p>He created an ambiguous, fluid sense of space without linear perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying fear influenced the creation of Hokusai's 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa'?

    <p>Fear of foreign invasions and sea threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the moon jars is valued according to Confucian beliefs?

    <p>Frugality and modesty in appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation did Hokusai introduce in woodblock printing beyond traditional subjects?

    <p>Shifting focus to landscape scenes as a primary theme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the process of creating 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa' exemplify teamwork in art?

    <p>It involved a collaborative effort in design and production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of moon jars is considered to show their natural characteristics?

    <p>The glazing technique used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the limited Dutch presence in Japan during Hokusai's time?

    <p>It provided Hokusai with exposure to Dutch landscape prints.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Woodblock Prints

    • Created using a relief painting process, carving images onto wood, inking raised areas, and layering
    • Appealed to a wide audience due to affordable costs and popular subjects
    • Required a team for production: woodcutter (carving), printer (inking and aligning paper)
    • Produced multi-colored images (polychrome) using affordable techniques
    • Could meet demand for well-known actors, cityscapes, and landscapes with appropriate depictions
    • Generated affordable, multi-colored images (polychrome prints)

    Porcelain

    • Smooth, translucent ceramic made from kaolin clay
    • Fired at high temperatures
    • Originated in China, used for royal and official purposes, leading to high demand in 15th century

    Chaekgeori

    • Korean painted folding screens (ink and color on silk)
    • Flourished in 18th century under King JoengJo's interest
    • Depicted auspicious symbols (e.g., brushes, inkstones, Chinese ceramics, bronze vessels, fruits, and flowers) for good luck

    Trompe l’oeil

    • French for "deceive/fool the eye," depicting illusionistic paintings (e.g., appearing as a bookshelf)

    Linear Perspective

    • System to depict 3D space on a 2D surface using vanishing points and geometry, common in Dutch paintings

    Illusionism

    • Creates illusions of objects' presence, emphasizing materiality

    Ukiyo-e

    • "Pictures of the Floating World," referring to Japanese art depicting Edo's pleasure districts and landscapes. It developed within entertainment districts that had poets, writers, nightclubs, and drew on Buddhist concepts of ephemerality
    • Illustrative of social, economic, and historical conditions in Edo Japan

    Prussian Blue

    • Synthetic deep blue dye, becoming cheaper in 19th century China
    • Led to more affordable use in artworks allowing for a wider tonal range and increased vibrancy
    • Used to draw contour lines, and create a more vibrant gradient

    Glazed White Porcelain "Moon" Jar

    • Joseon dynasty (18th century)
    • Round, undecorated white color
    • Popular in Korea for connecting with traditions
    • Two-piece design, glazing creates natural variations on the surface showing human imperfections and imperfections
    • Attracts modern Korean artists, like Whanki Kim, who appreciates its naturalism

    Books and Scholars’ Accoutrements (Chaekgeori)

    • Yi Taek-gyun (late 1800s), ten-panel folding screen, ink and color on silk (1.98 × 3.95 m)
    • Depicts objects associated with good fortune (auspicious items) using trompe l’oeil and adaptations of linear perspective learned from European painters

    Under the Wave off Kanagawa

    • Hokusai (ca. 1830–32), polychrome woodblock print (ink and color on paper, 10 × 15 in)
    • Depicts Mount Fuji and waves, a combination of Japanese and European ideals
    • Shows dynamic composition and fluid view of time and space, reflecting a period of social and technological change. Illustrates tension between stability and threat, and Japan's insular mindset

    Hokusai's Career Note

    • Worked collaboratively (publishers, team of people) for prints
    • Experienced a long life, artistic exploration, and challenges, including learning to draw again after illness

    Hokusai Characteristics

    • Experimented with European perspective ideas, creating a combination of Japanese and Dutch landscape characteristics.
    • Created a dynamic image of Mount Fuji and the surrounding landscape.
    • Used a mass-production process (woodblock prints) to widen access to his art (not just elite)
    • Depicted the sea as a source of fear and uncertainty, in the context of Japan's isolation and a changing social landscape. His work reflects societal complexities, and his experimentation with European perspective.

    Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa" Context

    • Hokusai produced the print under Japanese isolation; foreign invasions were a threat in the context of this and other Japanese woodblock prints.
    • This print illustrates a confluence of Japanese and European artistic ideals..
    • Japan's isolation and social hierarchy are evident.
    • This print was a mass-produced work made for enthusiasts, not only the elite.
    • This print shows the combination of Japanese and European elements within the artwork.
    • Hokusai experimented with low horizons, typical of Dutch landscapes, and created dynamism through the use of waves, producing a combination of European and Japanese artistic techniques.

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