Heian Japan

What did the Heian society prize?

• Beauty, elegance, and fashion.

• Honesty, strength, and humility.

• Intelligence, beauty, and fierceness.

How were individuals judged?

• Ability to communicate.

• Ability to move swiftly.

• Ability to recognize beauty.

What would Heian women NOT do to be considered beautiful?

• Paint a small red mouth.

• Bind their feet.

• Use powder to make their face pale.

• Paint eyebrows on the forehead.

What was the greatest sculpture piece made?

• Blossom Tree Monument

• Amida Buddha

• Dragon Breath

What's the Japanese style of painting called?

• Jocho

• Yamato-e

• Sutane-I

What type of writing was composed in public?

• Poetry

• Persuasive

• Arguementative

What type of writing was used formally?

• Mosaki

• Katakana

• Hiragana

What does Heian-kyo mean?

• Fire and Aggressiveness

• Peace and Tranquility

• Roses and Feathers

What was considered beautiful in mansions?

• Simplicity

• Intricacy

• Luxury

What parts of daily life were important to the Heain society?

• Empathy and determination

• Hard work and honesty

• Formality and correct manners