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What does the black face in Zhang Fei's character indicate?
What does the black face in Zhang Fei's character indicate?
Cao Cao's white face indicates noble characteristics.
Cao Cao's white face indicates noble characteristics.
False
What are the two types of Kabuki makeup?
What are the two types of Kabuki makeup?
Standard makeup and kumadori makeup
The clown character in Chinese Opera is referred to as _____.
The clown character in Chinese Opera is referred to as _____.
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Match the following characters to their associated colors and traits:
Match the following characters to their associated colors and traits:
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Which color in Kabuki makeup represents youth?
Which color in Kabuki makeup represents youth?
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Korean masks, known as tal, have no religious significance.
Korean masks, known as tal, have no religious significance.
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Paper was first invented by _____ of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China.
Paper was first invented by _____ of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China.
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Which of the following is not a common painting subject in China?
Which of the following is not a common painting subject in China?
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Landscape painting is considered the lowest form of Chinese painting.
Landscape painting is considered the lowest form of Chinese painting.
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What medium was traditionally used for painting in East Asia, particularly in China?
What medium was traditionally used for painting in East Asia, particularly in China?
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Korean landscape painting often features __________ and water.
Korean landscape painting often features __________ and water.
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Which of the following subjects is a common theme in Japanese painting?
Which of the following subjects is a common theme in Japanese painting?
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Match the countries with their common painting subjects:
Match the countries with their common painting subjects:
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The earliest known Chinese logographs are found on __________ shells and shoulder bones of large animals.
The earliest known Chinese logographs are found on __________ shells and shoulder bones of large animals.
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What invention by Cai Lun in the 1st Century AD allowed for more economical painting?
What invention by Cai Lun in the 1st Century AD allowed for more economical painting?
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What is the origin of the term 'Origami'?
What is the origin of the term 'Origami'?
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The earliest document showing paper folding dates back to the 17th century.
The earliest document showing paper folding dates back to the 17th century.
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What is a sycee?
What is a sycee?
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The traditional Japanese art of paper folding is called __________.
The traditional Japanese art of paper folding is called __________.
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Which of the following symbolizes prosperity during the Chinese New Year?
Which of the following symbolizes prosperity during the Chinese New Year?
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Kites were traditionally made of plastic.
Kites were traditionally made of plastic.
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Name one common model used in Japanese Origami.
Name one common model used in Japanese Origami.
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Match the following paper arts with their country of origin:
Match the following paper arts with their country of origin:
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What was Cangjie inspired by when developing Chinese writing?
What was Cangjie inspired by when developing Chinese writing?
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Sweeping roofs in East Asian architecture are believed to attract evil spirits.
Sweeping roofs in East Asian architecture are believed to attract evil spirits.
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What are the three main types of roofs in traditional Chinese architecture?
What are the three main types of roofs in traditional Chinese architecture?
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The best known style of Japanese art related to woodblock printing is called _____
The best known style of Japanese art related to woodblock printing is called _____
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Which color in Peking opera face-painting signifies devotion and loyalty?
Which color in Peking opera face-painting signifies devotion and loyalty?
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Match the color with its meaning in Peking opera face-painting:
Match the color with its meaning in Peking opera face-painting:
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Woodblock printing is a relatively modern technique in East Asia.
Woodblock printing is a relatively modern technique in East Asia.
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What type of performance art uses elaborate face-painting as part of its makeup?
What type of performance art uses elaborate face-painting as part of its makeup?
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Study Notes
East Asian Arts Overview
- East Asian art encompasses various forms, including painting, calligraphy, knot-tying, paper arts (including paper cutting, origami, and paper kites), and mask-making.
- Subjects in East Asian paintings often include animals, people, landscapes, and environmental elements.
- Specific themes of Chinese painting include flowers and birds, landscapes, palaces, temples, human figures, and bamboos and stones.
- Japanese painting frequently depicts scenes of everyday life and narrative scenes with many details.
- Korean painting features landscapes, Minhwa (Korean folk paintings), the Four Gracious Plants (plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, wild orchids), bamboo, and portraits.
- Landscape painting was highly valued in Chinese art.
- The harmony of nature, heaven, and humankind are integral concepts in East Asian art.
- Silk was a common painting medium, though expensive; paper, invented by Cai Lun in the 1st century AD, made painting more accessible.
- Calligraphy is closely related to painting in Chinese art.
- Traditional East Asian painting techniques involve brushes and inks; oils are not commonly used.
- The earliest known Chinese writing symbols (logographs) were etched onto animal shoulder bones and tortoise shells. This script is called jiaguwen, or shell-and-bone script.
- The legendary inventor of Chinese writing, Cangjie, is believed to have derived ideas from observing animals and nature.
- East Asian temples and homes feature sweeping roofs to protect against water, wind, and fire, and to ward off evil spirits.
Types of Roofs in Traditional Chinese Architecture
- There are three major roof types in traditional Chinese architecture:
- Straight inclined - economical for common structures
- Multi-inclined - used for residences of wealthy families, with two or more inclined sections
- Sweeping - typically found in temples and palaces, characterized by curved roofing at the corners.
Woodblock Printing
- Woodblock printing is a technique for printing texts, images, and patterns in East Asia.
- It was an important and highly developed visual art form.
- The Japanese style of printmaking known as Ukiyo-e, meaning "pictures of the floating world," showcases harmony and carefree everyday life.
- Woodblock prints include various media, initially a domain of the elite (upper classes and royalty), then adopted by the common people.
- Ukiyo-e art was frequently depicted in different media, such as paintings and print, and was accessible to the people.
Face Painting in East Asian Performing Arts
- Painting on faces is a characteristic part of performances such as Kabuki (Japan) and Peking Opera (China).
- Facial makeup in Peking Opera (Jingju Lianpu) varies by character type (hero, villain, or other roles).
- Simple colors are typically used for heroes, while villains and other characters have more complex designs.
- Facial makeup is a form of storytelling and conveys character traits and historical context in a performance, such as treachery, courageousness, or loyalty.
Korean Masks
- Korean masks, called tal or t'al, are primarily of religious origin.
- Mask colors are integral: Black, red, and white establish age and role; half-red, half-white masks represent individuals with two fathers; and dark-faced masks signal an adulterous birth.
Paper Arts
- Paper was first invented in China during the Eastern Han Dynasty by Cai Lun.
- Early uses included patterns for lacquers, and decorations for homes.
- "Window Flowers," or paper cuttings, are a decorative art form in China.
- Paper folding, or origami, originated in Japan.
- Paper kites are another form of Chinese paper art, with various styles and categories.
- Traditional Chinese funerals sometimes involved burning folded paper symbolizing gold ingots or sycee (a type of silver or gold currency) as symbols of prosperity.
Knot Tying Art Forms
- Knot tying is an art form known as Maedeup or Dorae in Korea, and Hanamusubi in Japan.
- It's often presented in braided and intertwined patterns, emphasized as individual knots in Japan and as double connections in Korea.
- These decorative knottings began as folk art during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
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Explore the diverse and rich forms of East Asian art including painting, calligraphy, and paper arts. This quiz covers key themes, techniques, and cultural significance in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean artistic traditions. Test your knowledge of this fascinating field!
