WorksheetsUnits 7 and 8 Art of Asia
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 32mins
The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a
manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power
center of worship for the faithful, including towers used for the call to prayers
site where pilgrims could gather to offer gifts of thanks or prayers for safety
monastery complex with entrances oriented toward the cardinal points
Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to
mirror the sacred cosmic order
create an unconquerable fortress
display the grandeur of Buddhism
accommodate large congregations
The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to
walk on an upward path toward enlightenment
move in a straight line toward the garbha griha, or “womb chamber”
enter through torana before circumambulating
experience the meditational power of a labyrinth
Despite their origins in two different religious traditions, the statue of the Buddha at Todai-ji and the Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) both convey meaning through the use of
iconography that focuses on the role of destruction in the cycle of life
dynamic poses that suggest the power within the sculpture
huge size that was intended to inspire awe as well as spiritual unity
hand gestures that invite viewers to come forward without fear
Which of the following formal elements of Liu Chunhua’s work contributes most to its meaning?
The symmetry of the composition
The scale of the figure in the composition
The use of aerial perspective to create the illusion of space
The close attention to detail in the foreground
Aside from their function as places for sacred worship, the Great Stupa at Sanchi and Chartres Cathedral are similar in that both were built
to compete in size with nearby religious structures
as mausoleums for kings and their families
to attract pilgrims through their links with relics
as monuments memorializing the sites of battles
The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because
the elephant-head handles document the derivation of their forms from bronze objects
their blue color suggests that the vases were intended to serve as gifts to the Mughal court
their inscriptions make them one of the earliest dated examples of blue-and-white porcelain
the use of cobalt for the blue glaze provides evidence of trade between China and the Middle East
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the Chinese Neo-Confucian artistic tradition that is embodied in Fan Kuan’s Travelers among Mountains and Streams ?
Landscape painting should be above all a means of self-expression.
Nature should be depicted as a metaphor for moral and orderly life.
The depiction of nature should be as faithful as possible to what is observed.
Landscape is a preferred subject because it is immoral to depict individual people.
Although Lin's work was created about 900 years after Fan's, both works include which of the following that convey a similar meaning?
Mountains that reach toward the heavens to evoke a sense of power and awe
A wealth of detail in the landscape that reflects intense study of nature
References to the four seasons in order to show the cyclical passage of time
Naturalistic depictions of actual mountains that viewers could recognize and name
Which of the following is a visual characteristic of Travelers among Mountains and Streams that contributes to the illusion of deep space?
The use of only black and its tints instead of a range of colors
The overlapping forms of the foreground, middle ground, and background
The strong horizontal division created by the roadway near the bottom of the work
The rhythm created by the lines that indicate the rock formations of the mountains
Which of the following statements most accurately describes a visual choice that Fan Kuan used to shape his work Travelers among Mountains and Streams?
The details of the boulders, hills, and trees in the foreground create a strong focus on the travelers and their donkeys.
Composing the painting in three distinct parts, with the darkest areas at the bottom, suggests that the mountains are unattainable.
Light ink washes and empty space convey a sense of distance between the closer objects and the towering mountains.
The contrast between misty areas and areas that are clearly defined suggests that the artist’s primary interest was in atmospheric conditions.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City was placed on a high terrace at the end of the north-south axis in order to
serve as an observatory in which priests could chart the sky
provide the formal setting for the emperor, who was known as the son of Heaven
allow the gods to come down from the heavens to a high place on Earth
serve as an axis mundi symbolizing the Forbidden City’s place at the center of Earth
Both objects shown suggest a belief in an afterlife because both
incorporate symbols that were reserved for funeral rituals
combine imagery that represents both human birth and death
were made from precious materials and deposited in graves
were found alongside texts guiding the soul through the underworld
Which of the following characteristics helps attribute this work to Katsushika Hokusai?
The expressiveness of the figures in the wind
The alternating, horizontal bands of blue and green
The inclusion of a view of Mount Fuji in the background
The subtle gradation of color in the background and sky
Edo period ukiyo-e woodblock prints, such as Hokusai’s Under the Great Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), directly influenced the landscape compositions of the painter
Joseph Mallord William Turner
Thomas Cole
Vincent van Gogh
Liu Chunhua
The work shown is an early example of the enduring Chinese artistic tradition of creating pictorial imagery by
weaving designs with wool
drawing with ink on paper
painting with pigments on silk
embroidering images onto linen
When designing the Ardabil Carpet, in consideration of the fact that it would be displayed in a sacred space, the artist decided to include a
field of small rectangular shapes that symbolize individuals, events, or places
group of dancing figures playing musical instruments in festive celebration
golden background in order to indicate spirituality and timelessness
large central medallion that supports two lamps shown hanging from each end
The Ardabil Carpet’s rich, decorative patterning reflects the influence of Islam on Persian artistic tradition by
excluding figural representations of animals or humans
incorporating calligraphic passages from the Qur’an
dividing motifs evenly into four horizontal design registers
including embroidery that features gold-wrapped threads
In Great Il-Khanid Shahnama folios such as Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, techniques and motifs borrowed from traditional Chinese sources were incorporated to create a
link between the new Mongol Dynasty and Persia’s long-lasting culture
sense of the harmony believed to exist between humankind and the landscape
new style of manuscript illumination that combines elements from various artistic traditions
version of the ukiyo-e style that dominated popular art at the time
In the work shown, Bahram Gur Fights the Karg, the depiction of the subject matter visually contributes to the story by
drawing the viewer’s eye to details depicted in the background
using scale to convey the Karg’s intimidating cruelty
identifying the hero through his luxurious, kingly garb
directing the gaze of the king toward the viewer
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bamiyan Buddhas that reflects the influence of other artistic traditions fostered by Bamiyan’s location on the Silk Road?
Robes that are painted in complementary colors, influenced by Early Christian style
Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek style
Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance, influenced by Early Gothic style
Garments that are belted at the waist, influenced by the style of Old Kingdom Egypt
The combination of vegetal and figural forms in the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) reflects the distinction drawn in medieval Islamic culture between
oral and written history
luxury and everyday contexts
people of different social classes
religious and secular law
In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of
communicating the similarities between Persian history and the life of the court
encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work
counteracting prevailing opinions that Persian artistic traditions were outmoded
influencing courtiers to respect their ruler as a direct descendant of Gayumars
The ornate exterior and interior surface treatments of the Dome of the Rock link this structure to earlier examples of
Byzantine mosaic design
Early Christian patterned brickwork
Greco-Roman sculptural reliefs
Persian carpet arabesque patterns
For a person standing outside of the Great Mosque of Isfahan, the dominant visual element of the mosque is
the pathway through a chahar bagh garden that leads to the mosque
a monumental gate that is ornamented with calligraphy from the Qur’an
the pair of cylindrical minarets that indicate the direction of Islamic prayer
an open-air courtyard with a large fountain rising from the middle
When displayed for daily purposes without his splendid robes, the figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating
his rule over the universe
the moment of his physical death
the delivery of his first sermon
the moment of his enlightenment
Over the centuries, a wide courtyard was built around the Kaaba in order to
separate the crowds of ordinary worshipers from clerics visiting the shrine
provide space for chapels dedicated to the important saints that line its periphery
provide a large open space for burying the faithful near this sacred site
allow large crowds of pilgrims to perform the prescribed ritual of circumambulation
The Treasury of Petra in Jordan reflects the influence of other artistic traditions, which resulted from the importance of trade for Nabataean society through the inclusion of
vegetal relief sculpture flanking the doorway
Corinthian columns within the facade
a band of Egyptian-influenced wall paintings
an arcade in the Imperial Roman style
On the Qur’an page shown, the additional red, green, and gold marks that were placed close to the brown calligraphic script are a significant departure from other examples of Arabic calligraphy and were included to
indicate the patron’s wealth through the use of expensive and rare colored dyes
serve as design elements that contrast with the horizontal and vertical lines of the letters
indicate ownership of the document as it was passed down through generations
visually assist with the readability and oral recitation of such an important text
The traditional abhaya mudra displayed by Shiva in the Chola bronze Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) is used to
provide comfort so that the viewer will not be afraid while in the presence of the god
symbolize the soul's division into different parts as it prepares for the afterlife
denote intense meditation as Shiva initiates the dramatic cycles of creation and destruction
highlight the god's role in aiding worshippers to eradicate ignorance of the illusory world
The minarets of the Taj Mahal are used in a somewhat different manner than was traditional for minarets because their function was to
ensure that the complex would be visible from all directions
provide a visual balance to the design of the main structure
communicate tales through relief carvings that wind up each minaret
allow visitors to see the layout of the entire complex by climbing to the top
The thousands of armed, individualized terra cotta warriors that were commissioned by the first Qin emperor were intended to reflect his
belief that these model soldiers would enhance the efforts of his troops in this life
desire to surpass the reputation of his father and the grandeur of his father’s tomb
wish to persuade the pantheon of deities of his worthiness for entering the afterlife
vision of an army comparable to his earthly army that would accompany him to the afterlife
