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What color pigments were commonly used by prehistoric man in their paintings?
What color pigments were commonly used by prehistoric man in their paintings?
- Brown and black
- Orange and Red
- Red Ochre and Black (correct)
- Black and white
Which of the following is not a subject used in Korean painting?
Which of the following is not a subject used in Korean painting?
- Narrative Scenes crowded figures and details
- Minhwa (Traditional Folk Painting)
- Abstract Forms (correct)
- Landscape Painting
Which type of painting is considered the highest form in Chinese art?
Which type of painting is considered the highest form in Chinese art?
- Cityscape Painting
- Human and Animal Painting
- Seascape Painting
- Landscape Painting (correct)
Which country is known for using painting as calligraphy?
Which country is known for using painting as calligraphy?
Who is credited with inventing paper during the Eastern Han Dynasty?
Who is credited with inventing paper during the Eastern Han Dynasty?
Flashcards
Prehistoric painting pigments
Prehistoric painting pigments
Prehistoric cave paintings primarily used red ochre and black pigments.
Korean painting subjects
Korean painting subjects
Korean painting commonly features Minhwa (traditional folk painting), landscapes, and narrative scenes with detailed figures. Four Gracious Plants are also common subjects.
Highest form of Chinese painting
Highest form of Chinese painting
Landscape painting is considered the highest form of Chinese painting.
Painting as calligraphy
Painting as calligraphy
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Earliest paper-folding tradition
Earliest paper-folding tradition
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Study Notes
Prehistoric Painting Pigments
- Red ochre and black were pigments used in prehistoric paintings.
Korean Painting Subjects
- Korean painting includes Minhwa (traditional folk painting), landscape scenes, and narrative scenes. Four gracious plants are also a subject.
Highest Form of Chinese Painting
- Landscape painting is considered the highest form of Chinese painting.
Painting as Calligraphy
- Painting is used as a form of calligraphy in China.
Earliest Paper Folding
- The earliest documented paper folding was of a crane.
Inventor of Paper
- Cai Lun invented paper during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Printing Technique
- Woodblock printing is a technique used in printing text, images, and patterns, originating in China.
Japanese Origami
- Origami in Japan represents the bride and groom.
Ancient Chinese Writing
- Pictography is the ancient writing symbol of China.
Korean Art Term
- Tal (or a similar term, possibly in Korean) is a form of mask, perhaps with religious meaning.
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Description
Explore the rich artistic traditions and techniques from Asia, including prehistoric painting pigments, Korean and Chinese painting forms, and the ancient practices of origami and calligraphy. This quiz covers essential aspects of Asian art history and its evolution over time.
