Arts of China Quiz

What is the traditional style of Chinese painting called?

• Acrylic painting

• Oil painting

• Watercolor

• Gudhu

What materials are commonly used as a canvas for traditional Chinese painting?

• Stone and glass

• Wood and metal

• Paper and silk

• Canvas and plastic

How are traditional Chinese paintings usually displayed?

• Framed on walls

• Rolled up and stored

• Laid flat on the ground

• Hung from the ceiling

What is the technique used in shui-mo or ink wash painting?

• Using watercolor pencils

• Spray painting

• Creating different shades with ink density

• Using oil paints

What material is used for calligraphy brushes?

• Plastic

• Bamboo

• Metal

• Wood

What does calligraphy reveal about the calligrapher?

• Their height

• Their age

• Their character and cultivation

• Their favorite color

What is terracotta made of?

• Clay-like earthenware ceramic

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

What is the Terracotta Army sculpture a representation of?

• All of the above

• The afterlife

• The first emperor of China

• The army of Qin Shi Huang

What role did Chinese pottery play in the lives of ancient Chinese people?

• It was used for cooking and storage

• It was used for religious rituals

• It was used for transportation

• It was used for construction

What is the earliest recovered Chinese porcelain from?

• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty