Chinese Art and Culture Concepts

What is a respected Chinese art form?

• Sculpture

• Calligraphy

• Dance

• Music

When was the Terracotta Army built?

• 100 BC

• 210 BC

• 500 AD

• 50 AD

How old is Chinese Calligraphy as an art form?

• Over 1,000 years

• Over 2,000 years

• Over 500 years

• Over 3,000 years

What characteristic made Chinese porcelain unique?

• It was heavy

• It was translucent

• It was opaque

• It was rough

What was the initial purpose of Chinese pottery?

• Decorative

• Practical

• Musical

• Educational

When did the Chinese discover silk-making from silkworm cocoons?

• Around 500 B.C.

• Around 1000 A.D.

• Around 2600 B.C.

• Around 1500 A.D.

Where did Buddhism originate before arriving in China?

• Japan

• India

• Korea

• Thailand

What is the primary focus of silk paintings according to the text?

• Modern technology

• Historical and mythological scenes

• Abstract art

• Futuristic designs

What does the text imply about the durability of silk as a material for painting?

• It is very durable

• It is delicate and requires care

• It is not suitable for painting

• It is indestructible

What does the text suggest about the role of macro and micro semantics in understanding Chinese landscape painting?

• They are not needed

• They help in understanding the topic

• They complicate the understanding

• They are irrelevant