KOREA. 2. Where and when did Koreans first settle and when did Korea split into two Countries?

Art 125 Short Answer Questions Section III These questions will appear as slide identification questions or as individual questions on the quizzes and should be incorporated into your essay questions.. PART III: KOREA KOREA 1. Describe the mythical origins of the people of Korea. 2. Where and when did Koreans first settle and when did Korea split into two Countries? 3. Describe the elements of Chinese culture the Korean s borrowed. 4. Describe the origins of the Korean shamanistc system. 5. Describe comb-pattern earthenware and what site is known for this type of production? 6. What states made of the Three Kingdoms Period in Korea and which was the largest of the three Kingdsoms? 7. Describe the event inscribed on the stele of Gwanggaeto and why a stele was an important site to tell this story. 8. Which of the three kingdoms is referred to as the Lost Kingdom and why? 9. Where in Korea would you find the Silla kingdom? 10. What was their capital and what did its name mean? 11. Describe the design of the Old Silla crowns and the symbolism found on the crown as well as its meaning. 12. What is the name of the period when Buddhism was introduced to Korea? 13. Why were many early Korean Buddhist images lost? 14. Define yeonggi and how is it represented in the Bodhisattva Seated in Meditation? 15. When was the golden age of the Silla period? 16. Where was the capital of Korea located during the 11 th and 12 th centuries? 17. Describe the unique elements of the Goryeo Society and Buddhist practices. 18. Describe formal elements of Korean ceramics and their origins (see Maebyong vase). 19. What occurs politically during the Joseon (Choson) period in Korea?

20. What artistic style was borrowed? 21. Describe Punch ong ware. 22. Describe the Korean process to create celadon pottery. 23. What events led to the decline of the Goryeo Dynasty? 24. Describe the Joseon architectural style and what elements were borrowed from China? 25. How do Joseon ceramics differ from previous Korean styles? 26. Describe the connections between Chinese paintings styles and the painting of The Arhat Deoksewi. 27. Why did portraiture flourish during the Joseon era? 28. Define gongsin. 29. Describe the visual elements in the portrait of Oh Jawsun that emphasize his rank/power. 30. Define Kano Day and describe the elements of Kano Day represented in Sin Yunok s painting and the formal elements the artist uses to enhance the content. 31. What inspired Lady Sin Saimdang when painting her images? 32. Describe the symbolism in Lady Sin Saimdang s Mice Nibbling at a Watermelon. 33. Describe the events leading up to the Korean War and the effects (refer to image 11-34). 34. Describe the purpose, style and materials of Kim Il-Sung s sculpture that reinforced his position of power. 35. Why was Han Jun-bins We re the Happiest in the World a form of propaganda? 36. Describe the elements of Abstract expressionism seen in Pak So-bo s Work No 18-59. 37. Describe Tansaekhwa. 38. What artistic medium did Nam June Paik develop early in his career? 39. Why did Paik use televisions in his work? 40. In your opinion, what comment is Paik making with his TV Buddha? 41. What is the purpose of the Stuart Collection and who were some of the artists represented? http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/stuartcollection/index.htm 42. Who was the founding member of the Korean Feminist Art Movement?

43. Describe the way in which Yun deconstructs Confucius ideologies in relation to feminine roles and spaces with in her The Kitchen installation. 44. Describe the content of Le Bul s The Secret Sharer and how the materials and design enhance this message. 45. View Do Ho Suh s work in the Stuart Collection http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/stuartcollection/index.htm JAPAN CHAPTER 12: THE WAY OF THE GODS AND THE PATH OF THE BUDDHA: JAPANESE ART FROM PREHISTORY TO THE ASUKA PERIOD 1. Describe the Japanese foundation myth. 2. Describe torii. 3. Describe the significance of the rope in the image of the Wedded Rocks. 4. Why were many Japanese structures constructed of wood? 5. When did Buddhism arrive in Japan and from which country? 6. Describe the origins of Shinto and the role of the shaman. 7. Who is Amaterasu. 8. Define Kami and iwakura. 9. Describe the overall design and significance of the Shinto Shrine at Ise-jingu. 10. Briefly describe a kami-sama ritual. 11. Describe the two meanings of Jomon. 12. Describe the development of Jomon ceramics (note changes between early, middle and late styles). 13. Describe the purpose of the more ornate Jomon pots. 14. Describe a Jomon pit-house. 15. How do the designs on early Chinese, Korean and Japanese pots differ and what connections can be made? 16. Describe a Dogu and what was its purpose and why were legs missing from Dogu sculptures? 17. What cultural practices separate the Jomon from the Yayoi period?

18. Describe a Dotaku. 22. Describe the types of images found on Dotaku and what was their meaning? 23. What types of sounds were made? 24. When were the Dotaku used and how were they stored and/or buried? 25. Describe the differences between a Jomon and Yayoi pot. 26. List the achievements of Queen Himiko and Empress Jingu. 27. Where to Kofun get its name? 28. Describe Emperor Nintoku s tomb design. 29. Describe the types of objects found in tombs. 30. Describe the painting style on the interior of Japanese tombs and their purpose. 31. Describe Haniwa and their purpose. 32. Describe objects similar to Haniwa created in China. 33. Describe the significance of the Shinto shrine at Ise. 34. What are some of the basic beliefs of Shinto? 35. Define Kami and how does someone worship Kami? 36. What were the names of the earliest Shrines? 37. Describe the design of a Shinto Shrine complex at Ise. 38. When was Buddhism introduced to Japan, by whom, and who maintained its presence and why was Buddhism able to replace Shinto (in some regions)? 39. Who is Empress Suiko and what contributions did she make to the Japanese empire? 40. What is Horyu-ji? 41. Define the terms ji, kondo, and pagoda. 42. Describe Horyu-ji s design. 43. Describe the architectural design borrowed from China seen in the Kondo. 44. Define Busshi.

45. Define a Japanese meaning of Shaka and a Shaka Triad. 46. Describe the Tori Busshi s style in the Shaka triad. 47. Describe the Tori style as seen in the meditating Miroku Bosatsu sculpture 48. Describe the scenes, symbolism and meaning of the Tamamushi Shrine. CHAPTER 13: EXTERNAL INFLUENCES AND INTERNAL EXPLORATIONS: THE NARA AND HEIAN PERIODS 49. Describe the geographical and sociocultural changes that brought about the Nara period. 50. Describe a Kin and Biwa? 51. Why is Todai-ji significant? 52. Describe the events surrounding the construction of the Buddha Roshana. 53. Describe the symbolism and symbolic meaning of the Juichimen Kannon. 54. Describe the events surrounding the declining role of women in the early Japanese dynasties. 55. Describe the purpose and design of the Shukongo-Jin. 56. Define shinden. 57. Describe Mikkyo Buddhism. 58. Define mandalas and their purpose. 59. Describe the formal elements and symbolic beings in the Womb World Mandala. (note its use in connection to the previous question). 60. Describe the role of the Red Fudo image in relation to Mikkyo Buddhism. 61. Compare the formal elements of Red Fudo with previous Buddhist and Landscape paintings from China, noting regional differences. 62. What elements from Chinese Buddhist temples and Japanese Shinto temples as seen in Esoteric/Mikkyo Buddhist temples? 63. Describe Pure Lands Buddhism. 64. Define Raigo. 65. Describe the construction of joined block wood sculpture and its benefits. 66. Describe a Pillow Book.

67. Briefly describe the Japanese writing system. 68. Describe the Heian painting style. *some of the following will be found in the powerpoint file and later in the chapter 69. Define the following terms Yamato-e, Eshi, Emaki, Kana and Onna-e? 70. Describe the formal elements of the Tale of Genji. 71. What are Otoko-e? 72. Describe the characteristics of the Jocho school style of painting. 73. Describe the changes to Shinto during the Heian period and how they are represented in the Shinto Goddess. CHAPTER 14: STRIFE AND SERENITY: KAMAKURA, MUROMACHI, AND MOMOYAMA PERIODS 74. What type of leadership took control of Japan during the Kamakura period? (include terms to describe this leadership). 75. Who is a Daimyo? 76. Describe the content/events in the Tale of Heiji Scrolls. 77. Describe a Yoroi/Oyoroi? 78. What is significant about the breastplate of the armor? 79. Describe the sculpting style in the sculpture of the priest Shunjobo Chogen that resembles Nara sculpting styles and what has changed. 80. Describe Jokei I and Rikishi and how do the formal elements of the sculptures enhance their purpose? 81. Who was in charge of leading the reconstruction of Buddhist temples during the Kamakura period? 82. Describe the warrior elements in the portrait of Minamoto Yoritomo. 83. What elements did the Kamakura painters borrow from other groups? 84. Briefly describe the contrasting paintings styles and subject matter produced during the Kamakura period. 85. Briefly describe Zen Buddhism.

86. Describe the rise of the Muromachi period. 87. Describe Shin and Hatsuboku as seen in Sesshu s paintings. 88. Describe the key elements of a Zen garden and how are you supposed to interact with a Zen garden and for what purpose? 89. Describe the Western influence seen in the Himeji Castle. 90. Describe/define Fusuma. 91. Define Kano and describe the style of the Kano school. 92. Describe the Zen elements in Kaiho Yusho s Fishnets Drying in the Sun painting. 93. Describe the ways in which Noh robes differ from Chinese Dragon robes. 94. Define surihaku and nuihaku. 95. Describe a Cha No Yu. (use at least 3 terms in your answer) 96. What is the purpose of a Cha No Yu? 97. Describe the design of a Tea House and how it enhances the ceremony. 98. Describe the ideal tea cups used in the tea ceremony and how these cups were created. CHAPTER 15: FROM ISOLATION TO INTERNATIONALISM: EDO PERIOD TO THE PRESENT 99. Why is the Edo period called the Golden Age of Japanese Art? 100. Describe the natural and geometric/structured elements of the Katsura Imperial Villa. 101. Describe the painting styles of the Edo periods? (you will have to return to this question) 102. Define shoji. 103. Describe the painting style of the Rimpa school. 104. Define Hokkyo and why was Sotatsu given this title (reference his painting Waves at Matsushima) 105. Define tarashikomi. 106. Describe the Decorative style (origins, colors, formal elements see powerpoint) 107. What Shinto elements are incorporated into Korin s Red and White Plum Blossoms?

108. How does the Naturalistic style (artist Okyo) differ from the Decorative style? 109. Describe the wood block printing process. 110. What is registration? 111. What is a pillar print? 112. Define Ukiyo-e. 113. What was the favored subject of the Ukiyo-e painters? 114. Define uki-e and Nishiki-e. 115. Why were Geisha girls a popular subject? 116. Describe the formal elements of Utamaro s series (see Night Rain and Powerpoint - 10 Beauties). 117. Define and describe Kabuki and how Sharaku has captured Kabuki in his print. 118. Describe the effects Hokusai had on painting (in general) in Japan. 119. Why did Hokusai do a series of work representing Mt. Fuji? 120. What does Mt. Fuji symbolize? 121. What are manga? 122. How do the styles of Hokusai and Hiroshige differ? 123. Why did Hiroshige focus on a particular type of subject matter? 124. What factors led to the rise of the Japanese textile industry. 125. Describe the types of dress Japanese textile designers created. 126. Describe the experience for a female artist work in Japan an what factors enabled Katsushika Oi practice as an artist. 127. What is the Meiji Restoration? 128. Describe the Western influence on Japanese art. 129. Compare/contrast Yoga and Nihonga painting styles. 130. What is yugen? 131. Describe the International architectural style as seen in Kenzo s Olympic stadium.

132. Describe Gutai and what was their goal? 133. Describe the expressive elements in Shozo Shimamoto s Hurling Colors. 134. Describe Dumb Type. 135. What is Yasumasa Morimura (or Morimura Yasumasa) critiquing in his works? 136. Describe the transformation that occurs as a result of Re-presenting or re-representing a historical image. 137. What elements of Japanese history are incorporated into Murakami s works and to what effect? 138. What inspired Murakami and how does he alter this historical influences. 139. Define superflat. 140. Describe the content of Murakami s paintings and why this subject matter drew his attention. 141. Discuss the purpose of mirrors and reflective life in Yayoi Kusama s Infinity rooms. 142. What personal affliction inspires Kusama s work. 143. Describe some of her early work and how it was influenced by the western feminist movement (see powerpoint). CHAPTER 5: THE PUCH FOR MODERNIZATION: 1912 TO THE PRESENT 144. What social changes led to the reshaping of Chinese art in the 20 th to 21 st century? 145. When was the Republic of China established? 146. Describe the difference between Guomindang / KMT and Gongchandang and which group ultimately rose to control China. 147. Who founded the province of Taiwan? 148. What affected did the reshaping of China have on the art practices? 149. Describe the Ming and Qing traditions seen in Chen Hengke s painting and what European elements appear? 150. Describe Lu Xun s ideologies that he felt would contribute to the modernization of China. 151. Describe the process to make a woodblock print. 152. Describe the content of Hu Tichuan s To the Front and how the formal elements enhance this content.

153. What advice did Qi Baishi received that goes against the 6 canons of Chinese painting from the Tang Dynasty? 154. Describe the political commentary in Ding Cong s Images of Present Times and how it defies Chinese painting traditions. 155. Compare Ding Cong s painting to Zun Zixi s In Front of Tiananmen Square, who do the formal elements in Zun Zixi s painting enhance a different message (look at the structure, composition as well as symbolic images in both paintings). 156. Define guohua. 157. Describe the imperialist elements in Shi Lu s Fighting in Northern Shaanxi painting and also why it was criticized. 158. Describe the Cultural Revolution in China and who was the driving force behind the movement? 159. Describe the political aspects of the Let Philosophy poster and how the formal elements enhance this political message. 160. Define Social Realism. 161. Describe both the Social Realist and photorealist elements in Luo Zhongli s painting Father. 162. Describe the movement Cynical Realism and how Fang Lijun s painting represents this idea visually as well as in term of content. 163. When did the first satirical images of Chairman Mao appear and why? 164. Describe the Pop Art elements in Yu Youhan s A Pocket and why he combined Mao s image with Andy Warhol s image of Marilyn Monroe. 165. Describe Performance Art (in the fine art context). 166. Describe Installations. 167. Describe the non-traditional media used by Cai Guo-Qiang and the questions he addresses with his performances. 168. Describe Ai Wei Wei s various roles as an artist. 169. Why did Ai Wei Wei drop ancient Han Dynasty Urn s? 170. Describe some of the other works Ai Wei Wei produced. 171. Why is Ai Wei Wei seen as a threat to the Chinese Government? 172. Why does Lin Tianmiao use thread in her performance pieces?

173. Describe the contradictions in Lin Tianmiao s piece Mother s!!! 174. Describe the most important thing you learned this semester. (This will be the last question on the quiz and if answered you will earn bonus points). Smile, you make it to the end J