Arts of Japan Quiz

What is the goal of origami?

• To transform a sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques

• To cut and fold paper to create a three-dimensional design

• To paint on paper using natural pigments

• To create kinetic energy sculptures

Which type of Japanese art includes painting on silk or paper hanging scrolls, handscrolls, or folding screens?

• Ukiyo-e

• Origami

• Manga

• Kumadori

What is the characteristic of ukiyo-e that involves the arrangement of forms in flat spaces?

• Use of multiple blocks for separate portions of the image

• A well-defined, bold, flat line

• Using only black ink

• Thickening the ink with glue

What is the traditional paper used for origami?

• Washi

• Bamboo paper

• Rice paper

• Hemp paper

What is the purpose of kumadori in Japanese theater?

• To portray old men/women, youngsters, or nonhuman characters

• To obscure the actor's features and expressions

• To create living special effects

• To transform the actors with face painting

What is the main difference between manga and anime?

• Cover a variety of genres

• Printed in black and white

• Produced from animation

• Use of color, movement, and sound

What is the characteristic of ukiyo-e that involves the viewpoint being done from unusual angles, such as from above?

• Asymmetrical compositions

• Cropped elements of images

• Monochromatic prints

• Use of modulated colors

What is the type of origami that consists of putting a number of identical pieces together to form a complete model?

• Action Origami

• Kirigami

• Modular Origami

• Wet folding