East Asian Arts Overview
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What does a green face represent in Zhu Wen's character?

  • Uprightness and nobility
  • Self-restraint and calmness
  • Treachery and suspicion
  • Impulse and violence (correct)

What does the black face symbolize in the context of Zhang Fei's character?

  • Impartiality and selflessness (correct)
  • Joy and happiness
  • Weakness and indecision
  • Calmness and wisdom

What does the white face typically represent in characters like Cao Cao?

  • Nobility and honor
  • Calmness and tranquility
  • Joyfulness and exuberance
  • Treachery and craftiness (correct)

In Kabuki makeup, what does the dark blue color represent?

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Which type of makeup in Kabuki is applied primarily to villains and heroes?

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What does a half red and half white mask represent in Korean masks?

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What is the primary significance of masks in Korean culture?

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

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What inspired Cangjie to develop Chinese writing?

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Which type of traditional Chinese roof is typically reserved for temples and palaces?

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What does Ukiyo-e depict in Japanese art?

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In what context is face painting used in Peking Opera?

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Which color in Peking Opera face-painting represents loyalty and bravery?

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What is the primary purpose of woodblock printing in East Asia?

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What distinguishes multi-inclined roofs in traditional Chinese architecture?

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Who initially practiced Ukiyo-e art before it became popular among common people?

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What is the historical significance of paper boats in relation to paper folding?

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What are sycees traditionally used for in Chinese culture?

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What does the term 'Origami' refer to?

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Which period marked the significance of Origami in Japanese ceremonies?

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In Chinese culture, what color is predominantly used in traditional paper cuttings?

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What is the primary material traditionally used to make kites?

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What does 'Jianzhi' represent in the context of paper crafts?

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What cultural belief is associated with hanging decorative paper cuttings in China?

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What subjects are commonly depicted in Chinese paintings?

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Which aspect is considered the highest form of Chinese painting?

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What invention by Cai Lun significantly influenced painting materials in East Asia?

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What is a notable feature of Korean landscape painting?

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Which of the following is not a common theme in Japanese painting?

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How are traditional Chinese paintings primarily executed?

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What is the relationship between painting and calligraphy in Chinese culture?

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Which of the following materials was commonly used as a medium for painting before the invention of paper?

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Flashcards

East Asian Painting Subjects

Subjects/themes/motifs in East Asian paintings include animals, people, landscapes, and environmental elements.

Chinese Painting Subjects

Common subjects in Chinese paintings include flowers and birds, landscapes, palaces/temples, human figures, animals, and bamboo/stones.

Japanese Painting Subjects

Japanese paintings often depict everyday life scenes and narrative scenes with many figures and details.

Korean Painting Subjects

Korean paintings showcase landscapes, "Minhwa" (folk paintings), four gracious plants (e.g., plum blossoms), bamboo, and portraits.

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Chinese Landscape Painting

Highly regarded in Chinese art representing nature, heaven, and humanity (Yin-Yang).

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East Asian Painting Medium

Silk was commonly used as a painting surface in East Asia, though paper, invented by Cai Lun, became a more widespread and economical alternative.

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Korean Painting History

Korean painting emerged as an independent art form around 108 CE and was primarily influenced by Chinese styles until the Joseon Dynasty. Mountains and water are important landscape features.

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East Asian Painting Techniques

Traditional painting and calligraphy in East Asia, particularly in China, rely on similar brush techniques and use ink or colored ink rather than oils.

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Cangjie's inspiration for Chinese writing

Cangjie, a legendary figure, observed animal footprints and claw marks, plus other natural phenomena, to create the concepts for Chinese characters.

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Sweeping Roof Purpose

Sweeping roofs in East Asian architecture are believed to protect against water, wind, and fire, and were thought to ward off evil spirits represented by straight lines.

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Types of Traditional Chinese Roofs

There are three main types: straight inclined (simple, inexpensive), multi-inclined (for wealthy), and sweeping (for temples, palaces).

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Woodblock Printing

A technique using carved wooden blocks to print text, images, or patterns, widespread in East Asia.

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Ukiyo-e

Popular Japanese art style, meaning "pictures of the floating world," often featuring everyday life scenes.

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East Asian Art Media

East Asian art isn't limited to paper, silk, and wood; some art incorporates performers' faces and masks as canvas, like in Kabuki and Peking Opera.

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Peking Opera Face Painting

Jingju Lianpu, Chinese opera face paint, uses different colors to represent a character's personality and role (hero, villain).

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Guan Ju (Color)

Red face paint in Peking Opera represents qualities like devotion, courage, and loyalty.

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What is Yuanbao?

A folded paper resembling gold nuggets or ingots, burned during traditional Chinese funerals and ceremonies.

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What are Sycee?

A traditional Chinese silver or gold ingot currency used until the 20th century, known for its 'fine silk' appearance.

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Zhu Wen's green face

In Chinese opera, a green face signifies an impulsive, violent character lacking self-restraint.

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What is Origami?

The traditional Japanese art of paper folding, originating in the 17th century, combining the words 'folding' and 'paper'.

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Zhang Fei's black face

In Chinese opera, a black face represents a strong, fierce, or impartial character.

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Lian Po's purple face

In Chinese opera, a purple face suggests an upright, cool-headed character. A reddish purple signifies a just, noble character.

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Origami Butterflies

Origami butterflies, representing the bride and groom, were used during Shinto weddings in Japan.

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What are Jianzhi?

The earliest type of Chinese paper cutting design, known for its symmetrical designs and use of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

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Cao Cao's white face

In Chinese opera, a white face often portrays a villain who is treacherous, suspicious, and cunning.

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Kabuki makeup

Kabuki makeup (Kesho) uses color and dramatic lines to interpret an actor's role. The makeup and role collaborate with the audience for a theatrical effect.

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Window Flowers

Decorative paper cuttings, often depicting pagodas and good luck symbols, believed by Chinese Buddhists to attract good luck and ward off evil spirits.

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What is a Kite?

A traditional aircraft made of silk or paper, often flown for recreation and artistic display.

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Kumadori makeup

A type of Kabuki makeup used for villains and heroes. It's characterized by strong lines and specific colors to show character.

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Kite Material

Kites, traditionally made of silk and bamboo, can now be made of plastic.

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Korean Masks (tal/t'al)

Korean masks (tal/t'al), often having religious origins, use colors like black, red, and white to define things like age and lineage.

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Paper Arts (China)

China has a long tradition of paper arts, including paper cutting, knots, and folding, which are important forms of artistic expression.

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Study Notes

East Asian Arts Overview

  • East Asian art encompasses diverse styles and traditions across various countries, including China, Japan, and Korea.
  • Subjects, themes, or motifs in paintings are frequently about animals, people, landscapes, or aspects of the environment.
  • Painting in China traditionally highlights flowers and birds, landscapes, palaces, temples, human figures, animals, bamboos, and stones.
  • Japanese art often focuses on everyday life scenes and narrative scenes filled with detailed figures.
  • Korean art features landscape paintings, Minhwa (Korean folk paintings), Four Gracious Plants (plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and wild orchids), bamboo, and portraits.
  • The principle concepts of East Asian art often include Nature, Heaven, and Humankind (Yin-Yang).

Chinese Painting

  • Landscape paintings were considered the highest form in Chinese art.
  • The Yin-Yang principle is central in Chinese thought, embodying the balance of opposing forces.
  • Cai Lun invented paper in the 1st Century AD, leading to a more economical medium for art.

Japanese Art - Ukiyo-e

  • Ukiyo-e, meaning "pictures of the floating world," is a prominent Japanese art form.
  • Ukiyo-e often depicts scenes of harmony and carefree everyday living.
  • Ukiyo-e art was produced in diverse media like painting and became associated with the upper classes and royalty, before also being produced by the common people.

Korean Art - Masks

  • Korean masks, known as tal or t'al, have religious significances, just like masks worldwide.
  • Black, red, and white colours are usually used, aiding in establishing age and race of figures.
  • A half-red and half-white mask conveys a character possessing two fathers. A dark-faced mask suggests an adulterous mother.

Woodblock Printing

  • Woodblock printing, a crucial technique in East Asian cultures, is used to print text, images, and patterns.
  • It's a significant art form and widely used technique throughout East Asia.

East Asian Architecture

  • Traditional Chinese architecture often features sweeping roofs to protect against water, wind, and fire, and to ward off evil spirits.
  • Three principle types of roofs exist including straight inclined, multi-inclined, and sweeping styles that influenced other Asian architecture.
  • Straight inclined roofs are commonly used in common Chinese buildings.
  • Multi-inclined roofs are characteristic of residences within wealthy Chinese communities.
  • Sweeping roofs are usually seen in temples and palaces, and sometimes within the homes of the wealthy.

Paper Arts and Knot Tying

  • Paper was invented by Cai Lun in ancient China.
  • This invention impacted various crafts.
  • Chinese people use paper cutting, paper folding and paper kites as art forms.
  • Different forms of knot tying in Korea and Japan exist, known as Maedeup or Dorae, and Hanamusubi respectively.
  • Burning paper ingots called yuanbao or sycee takes place during Chinese funerals and other ceremonies.
  • Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, commonly utilizes flowers, animals, fish, and geometric shapes.

Face Painting (Kabuki and Peking Opera)

  • Face painting is a crucial component in Kabuki and Peking Opera.
  • Specific colours are used in face painting, representing certain characteristics of performers.
  • In Peking Opera, varying coloured characters indicate personality traits.
  • For instance, red signifies devotion, bravery while yellow represents fierceness.
  • In Kabuki, makeup is used to help define character; specific types like "standard makeup" or "Kumadori Makeup" for villains/heroes exist.

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