High and Low Arts, literature and foreigners in Edo Japan

During which period did the distinction between high and low arts become pronounced in Japan?

• Meiji period

• Edo period

• Heian period

• Taisho period

Which of the following was considered a high art during the Edo period in Japan?

(a)  

• Woodblock printing

• Street performances

• Tea ceremonies
• Folk theatre

What type of theatre was patronised by the elite during the Edo period?

• Puppet theatre

• Noh and Kabuki

• Street theatre

• Shadow theatre

Which art form was popular among the common people during the Edo period?

(a)  

• Traditional painting

• Classical theatre

• Woodblock printing
• Tea ceremonies

What was the primary audience for low arts during the Edo period?

• The elite

• Foreign traders

• Common people

• Samurai

Which European country first made contact with Japan in 1543?

(a)  

• Spain

• England

• Portugal
• Netherlands

What happened to Spanish traders in Japan during the 1600s?

• They were given special trading rights

• They were banned by the shogun

• They established a colony

• They became cultural ambassadors

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high arts during the Edo period?

• Emphasised refinement

• Patronised by the elite

• Reflected everyday life

• Cultural depth

Folk (a)   was a low art example during the Edo period?

What was a significant outcome of the interplay between high and low arts in the Edo period?

• Decline in cultural diversity

• Flourishing of artistic expression

• Isolation from foreign influences

• Standardisation of art forms