Chapter 3 The Asian Contribution in Graphic Design

What significant invention is attributed to Ts'ai Lun?

• Gunpowder

• The compass

• Paper

• Printing

Which ancient writing system is used by more people than any other visual language system?

• Latin

• Chinese Calligraphy

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

During which dynasty was the invention of movable type developed?

• Ch'ing-li period

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What material was primarily used for early Chinese paper?

• Silk

• Bamboo

• Hemp

• Cotton

Which script is considered the first type of true Chinese writing?

• Grass script

• Shell script

• Neolithic pictographs

• Bronze engraving script

What was the primary use of the compass developed by the Chinese?

• Agriculture

• Art

• Navigation

• Medicine

Which of the following was NOT a material used in the early papermaking process?

• Bamboo

• Hemp waste

• Tree bark

• Cotton fibers

What is the primary characteristic of Grass script in Chinese calligraphy?

• Highly detailed strokes

• Strict regularity

• Use of color

• Abbreviated forms

Who is credited with the invention of printing during the Tang dynasty?

• Ts'ai Lun

• Shen Kua

• Pi Sheng

• Confucius

What was the primary purpose of Chinese calligraphy in ancient China?

• Artistic expression

• Political propaganda

• Scientific documentation

• Religious texts