18 Questions
What is a notable feature of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa?
Its circular design
What type of art is emphasized by the Mori Art Museum?
Cutting-edge contemporary art
Which artist is known for her Infinity Mirror Rooms and pumpkin sculptures?
Yayoi Kusama
What is a characteristic of Japanese art from the Heian period?
Refined and subtly metaphoric images
What type of installations can be found at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art?
Interactive and immersive installations
What is a notable aspect of the tea ceremony in Japanese aesthetics?
Its emphasis on suggestion over bold declaration
Where is contemporary art thriving in Japan?
Seto Inland Sea region
What is the name of the art festival held in the rural Echigo-Tsumari region of Niigata Prefecture?
Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale
What is unique about the art pieces displayed in the Echigo-Tsumari region?
They are scattered across the region, including in rice fields and abandoned buildings
In which period did literature and calligraphy become more common in Japan?
Heian Period
Who was the artist mentioned in the text?
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE
What was the reason for Emperor Kammu's relocation in the Heian period?
To move to an area with less influence from Buddhism
Which of the following islands is known for its copper refinery ruins-turned-art museum?
Inujima
What is the frequency of the Setouchi Triennale festival?
Every three years
Which artist is known for her exhibitions featuring Polka Dot Installations and Pumpkin Sculptures?
Yayoi Kusama
Which of the following islands is NOT a part of the Setouchi Triennale festival?
Echigo
What is the name of the contemporary art museum on Teshima Island?
Teshima Art Museum
Which of the following architects is associated with the design of multiple museums on Naoshima Island?
Ando Tadao
Explore the works of Yayoi Kusama and other Japanese artists, exhibited at the Mori Art Museum and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn about their contributions to the global contemporary art scene.
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