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What type of roof design is most commonly associated with East Asian temples?
Which color in Peking Opera face painting signifies cruelty and ambition?
What does a dark-faced mask in Korean mask culture signify?
Which color in Kabuki face painting represents tranquility and peacefulness?
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Which location in China is known as the 'Capital City of Kites'?
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What is the significance of the color blue in Peking Opera face painting?
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Which festival or cultural event is closely related to the art of kite-making in ancient China?
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What type of character does the color white typically represent in Peking Opera face painting?
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What is considered the quintessential form of Chinese painting?
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What does asymmetrical balance in art refer to?
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Which of the following components is NOT a major part of Chinese landscape painting?
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What is 'spirit resonance' in the context of Chinese painting?
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What does 'calligraphy' emphasize in Chinese and Japanese art?
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Which principle of Chinese painting emphasizes the importance of texture and stroke?
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How are early prehistoric paintings primarily characterized?
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What is a common misconception about harmony in visual design?
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What does the principle of 'Suitability to Type' refer to in painting?
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Which of the following is considered a traditional Korean painting category?
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What is the historical significance of Ukiyo-e in Japanese art?
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What is meant by 'Transmission by Copying' in the context of painting principles?
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Which of the following best describes the principle of 'Division and Planning' in painting?
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What was a common subject of early Korean paintings?
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What technique is primarily associated with Japanese printmaking, particularly during the Edo period?
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In the context of painting, what does 'Correspondence to the Object' refer to?
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Study Notes
Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Paintings
- Paintings originated from prehistoric humans who used red ochre and black pigments
- Early paintings often depicted hunting scenes of humans chasing animals like horses, rhinoceroses, lions, buffalos, and mammoths
- Landscape paintings were considered the quintessential form of Chinese painting
- Landscape paintings have three major components: nature, heaven, and humankind
- Chinese painting highlights harmony between nature, heaven, and humankind
- Asymmetrical balance is when the two sides of an artwork are not alike but carry equal visual weight, also known as informal balance
- Harmony in visual design means all parts of the image relate to and complement each other
- Calligraphy is an ornamental writing usually done with a pen in the West and a brush in China and Japan
- Calligraphy is considered the "art of beautiful handwriting"
- The six principles of painting (also known as the six canons of painting) include:
- Spirit Resonance: The energy and movement of the art work
- Bone Method: The use of brush strokes and texture
- Correspondence to the Object: The lines and shape of the subject matter
- Suitability to Type: The correct application of color
- Division and Planning: The composition of the frame and the artwork
- Transmission by Copying: The accurate proportion of the object and nature, from life or antiquity
- The history of Korean painting dates back to 108 C.E.
- Korean painting subjects include landscapes, facial textures, and Buddhist themes
- Common categories of North and South Korean paintings include:
- Landscape paintings
- Minhwa (traditional folk painting)
- The Four Gracious Plant/Four Gentleman
- Portrait styles
- Japanese printmaking is an ancient technique for printing text, images, or patterns
- Woodblock printing was adapted in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867)
- Ukiyo-e, meaning "pictures of the float world" is one of the most popular styles of Japanese art
- Ukiyo-e can be produced using a variety of media, including painting
- Ukiyo-e initially appealed to affluent families
- East Asian architectural designs often feature sweeping roofs because they symbolize protection from the elements and ward off evil spirits
- East Asian temples and houses have rhythmically arranged sweeping roofs
- Common types of roofs in Chinese architecture include
- Straight inclined
- Multi-inclines
- Sweeping
East Asian Crafts, Body Ornamentations, and Accessories
- Peking Opera face painting uses specific colors to convey different characteristics:
- Red: positive character, prosperity, loyalty, courage, intelligence, heroism
- Violet: justice, sophistication
- Black: neutrality, impartiality, integrity
- Blue: neutrality, astuteness
- Green: violent, impulsive, lacks restraint
- Yellow: cruel, ambitious, sly
- White: evil, hypocritical
- Gold and Silver: god, demon, ghost, spirit
- Kabuki or Kesho is a face painting art that reveals the performer’s role through facial features.
- Kumadori face painting uses specific colors to convey different qualities:
- Dark red: passion, wrath, fierceness
- Dark blue: sadness, depression
- Light green: tranquility, peacefulness
- Pink: youth
- Black: fright, anxiety, fear
- Purple: dignity, nobleness
- Gray and Brown: inhuman, demonic, monstrous
- Korean masks use intense and vivacious black, red, and white colors to determine the age and race of the figure
- Specific color combinations in Korean masks can indicate the character's background:
- Half red and half white: the character has two fathers, Mr. Red and Mr. White
- Dark-faced mask: the wearer was born of an adulterous mother
East Asian Crafts and Paper Sculptures
- Chinese kites were first created in Weifang, Shandong during the Song dynasty (920-1279)
- Weifang was known as “China’s Capital City of Kites” during the Song dynasty (920-1279) and the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Explore the rich history and techniques of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese paintings in this quiz. From prehistoric origins to landscape painting's harmony with nature, learn about the key components and principles that define these artistic traditions. Test your knowledge on calligraphy and the aesthetic balance in visual design.
