Chinese and Korean Art History

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Which color pigment was predominantly used by prehistoric man in their paintings?

  • Orange and Red
  • Red Ochre and Black (correct)
  • Brown and black
  • Black and white

Which of the following is NOT a subject used in traditional Korean painting?

  • Minhwa (Traditional Folk Painting)
  • Narrative Scenes crowded figures and details
  • Landscape Painting
  • Manga-influenced characters (correct)

What is considered the highest form of Chinese painting?

  • Landscape Painting (correct)
  • Cityscape Painting
  • Human and Animal Painting
  • Seascape Painting

Which country is known for using painting as a form of calligraphy?

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Who is credited with the invention of paper during the Eastern Han Dynasty?

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Flashcards

Prehistoric painting pigments

Prehistoric humans used red ochre and black pigments for their cave paintings.

Korean art subjects (one exception)

Korean painting often features traditional folk painting (minhwa), landscapes, and narrative scenes; however, 'four gracious plants' is not a typical subject matter in Korean painting.

Highest form of Chinese painting

Landscape painting is considered the highest form of Chinese painting.

Chinese printing technique

Woodblock printing originated in China.

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Earliest documented paper-folding

The earliest documented paper-folding is a crane.

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Study Notes

Prehistoric Painting Pigments

  • Prehistoric cave paintings used red ochre and black pigments.

Korean Painting Subjects

  • Korean painting includes Minhwa (folk painting), landscape painting, 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

  • Chinese painting is used like calligraphy.

Earliest Paper Folding

  • The earliest documented paper folding was the crane.

Paper Invention

  • Cai Lun invented paper during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Printing Technique

  • Woodblock printing originated in China. It's a technique for printing text, images, and patterns.

Origami for Marriage

  • Origami in Japan, representing bride and groom is called an 'Origami couple' (but not an option in the given choices).

Ancient Chinese Writing Symbols

  • Pictography is the ancient writing symbol of China.

Korean Religious Masks

  • Korean masks, sometimes called Tal, have religious significance.

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