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WorksheetsThe landscape of the Soul
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the name of the Great Chinese painter of 8th century who disappeared into his painting?
Du Waozi
Wu Daozi
Tao
Quinten Metsys
What happened when he clapped his hands?
The forests burned
an entrance to a cave opened
He disappeared into the painting
The king got awakened
What is the essential difference between Chinese painting and European painting?
Through Chinese art, people learn nothing, on the other hand, European art can be enjoyed by anyone.
Chinese art depict the soul of the painter while the Europeans emphasize the physical aspect of life
The European painting is realistic while the Chinese art is not that effective.
What is Taoism?
It is all about the essential principle underlying this universe and its creations
it is a modern theory proposed by the Chinese artists
It is a philosophical concept about the origin of this universe
Why did the painter in the other story hesitate to draw "eyes for the dragon"?
He didn't to make it that realistic
He was afraid that getting the eyes, the dragon may fly away.
He was smart enough to know the possible danger waiting for the viewers.
Why does the author bring forth this contrast through these two allegories.?
In order to powerfully and pictorially depict the difference.
To highlight the importance and superiority of European art
She likes Chinese paintings more than European work of art
"The painting is gone, but the artist has reached his goal - beyond any material appearance." What does this statement signify?
It hints that any Chinese mystical painting has a certain value beyond its colours and strokes.
This statement is as absurd as the whole painting culture.
This shows that a traditional Chinese painter wanted to depict the meaninglessness of material life.
"The Chinese painter does not want you to borrow his eyes, he wants you to enter his mind". How can one enter a painter's mind?
The word "Enter" should not be taken literally, but rather it means, the viewer is able to share the painter's experience and understanding.
It talks about the idea of blindly following the belief system of the painter.
It is all about making a hair-splitting analysis of the painter's mind.
What does the concept of "Shanshui" represent?
It talks about the Chinese rivers and mountains
It is directly connected with the Chinese Communist ideals
It represents the "YIN and YANG" concept expressed in Daoism
Why is the man depicted here as "a conduit" of communication between both poles of the universe?
Because man is in the highest stage of the Evolutionary process and he can dive deep into the mysteries of life.
because man can connect both the poles of the earth with his technology.
Because only man can climb up to the higher space and understand more about the universe.
