29 Questions
What is one of the characteristic features of ukiyo-e prints?
Asymmetrical compositions
Which art style thrived in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries?
Ukiyo-e genre
What is the dominant characteristic that continued to define ukiyo-e prints even after the use of color?
Flat line arrangement
Which art medium is NOT traditionally associated with Japanese art?
Bronze sculpture
What type of scenes were often depicted in ukiyo-e prints?
Travel scenes and landscapes
Which of the following is a common characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e prints?
Cropped elements in images
What is the main characteristic of Sumizuri-e?
Monochrome printing using only black ink
Which type of origami requires inflation to complete or uses the kinetic energy of a person’s hands?
Action Origami
What is the purpose of urushi-e?
To thicken the ink with glue, emboldening the image
Which type of prints used a single color in addition to, or instead of, black ink?
Murasaki-e
What is the aesthetic of flat areas of color contrasted with in Western traditions?
Modulated colors
What is the main characteristic of Nishiki-e?
Using multiple blocks for separate portions of the image
What is the goal of origami?
To transform a sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques
What does Tan-e refer to?
(orange highlights using red pigment called tan)
'The floating world' referred to what during the Edo period in Japan?
(licensed brothel and theatre districts)
Which type of prints used red ink details or highlights added by hand after the printing process?
(crimson printed pictures)
What is the purpose of Korean masks in ritual dances and theatrical plays?
To drive away evil spirits
Which of the following is a regional term that refers to dances of Hwanghae province in North Korea?
Talchum
What themes are depicted in Sandae noli, the Korean dances?
Social evils
What is the main purpose of Korean masks in war?
To protect soldiers and their horses
What freedom did the masks offer for performers in Korea?
Anonymously express criticisms of powerful local people
What do Korean masks allow performers to do during ritual dances and theatrical plays?
Mimic, speak, and sometimes sing
What are the basic tools in calligraphy?
Handmade brushes made from animal hairs attached to a bamboo handle
What are Chinese characters adapted to and incorporated into Korean language?
Hanja calligraphy
What is a Korean dance performed while wearing a mask, miming, speaking, and even sometimes singing?
Hwajeopdo (Pictures of flowers and butterflies)
Give the two types of Korean calligraphy.
Hanja Calligraphy and Hangul Calligraphy
What do you call the Korean dances from the Seoul or Gyeonggi province?
Sandae noli
What is the dominant characteristic that continued to define ukiyo-e prints even after the use of color?
'The floating world' referred to what during the Edo period in Japan?
'The floating world' referred to what during the Edo period in Japan?
'The floating world' referred to what during the Edo period in Japan?
Explore the diverse art styles and media of Japanese art, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting, calligraphy, ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, kirigami, and origami. Learn about the characteristics and development of Ukiyo-e and the different types of origami.
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