FINAL 01 - Art in Asia Flashcards

1
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Is characterized by artistic forms associated with three major religions

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Indian art

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2
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3 major religions where Indian art is based on

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Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam

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3
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Used for the performing arts and are believed to have been written by the gods

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Natvashashtra

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4
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Refers to art produced during the British occupation of India

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Art under Raj

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5
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Has been described as the most feminine costume in the world

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Sari

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3 parts of the sari

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Choli, Saya, Sari

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Part of the sari that covers the upper part of the body

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Choli

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Part of the sari which is held to the body by a drawstring

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Saya

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Part of the sari which consists of a long piece of cloth that is wound around the body in a variety of ways

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Sari

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10
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Is the characteristic costume of Indian men in the villages

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Dhoti

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11
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Are paintings or drawings done on floors, walls, and other plain surfaces

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Rangoli

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12
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Consists of designs applied to the skin using powder from the leaves of the mehndi, or henna plant

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Mehndi

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13
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One of the classical dances of India; it is traditionally associated with temples where the devadasis were dedicated to the gods residing in the temple

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Bharatanatvam

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14
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Is another classical dance form, originating from the northern region

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Kathak

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15
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It is based on the Ramayana, and tells the story of the hero Rama

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Ramilia

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16
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Marks significant changes from the traditions of Buddhist and Hindu art

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Muslim art

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17
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Muslim’s place of worship

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Mosque/masjid

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18
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A roofed area in the mosque that marks the qibla (direction of prayer) which is oriented towards Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Prayer hall

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19
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Part of the mosque that is seen as the symbol of faith

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Tower (minar or minaret)

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20
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A feature of many mosques, which holds congregational worship

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Courtyard

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21
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This is the area of the mosque for the ritual washing of the head, hands, and feet before prayer

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Water tank

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22
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Part of the mosque that is surrounded by walls

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Portico

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23
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Is surrounded by a great wall and is approached through a gate that opens up into a spacious garden

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Taj Mahal

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24
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Is represented by religious structures and sculptures

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Hindu art

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25
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Wears a crown and carries four major symbols: conch, lotus, club, and discus

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Vishnu

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26
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Is inspired by the life and teachings of Buddha, who lived around the 6th century BCE

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Buddhist art

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27
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Is one of the most important Buddhist contributions to architecture

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Stupa

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28
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May be likened to a saint; is capable of achieving nirvana

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Bodhisattva

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29
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Is characterized by a strong sense of tradition, especially in dealing with family

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Chinese art

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30
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Is a philosophy based on social cohesion, which seeks to establish virtue and right conduct

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Confucianism

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31
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The founder of Confucianism; was born during the period of the Warring States

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Confucius

32
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Developed in the 6th century BC by Lao Tzu who extolled the virtue of the “tao” or “the way”

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Taoism

33
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Represents the principle of dualism

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Yin-yang symbol

34
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A Taoist symbol which is made from the taiji and the eight trigrams

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Pakua

35
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A branch of Buddhism that had profound influence in the art of painting in China

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Chan Bhuddism

36
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Constructed to keep the barbarian invaders (the Hans) from the north

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Great Wall of China

37
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An archway made of either wood or stone, decorated with colorful glazed tiles

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Paifang

38
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A cylindrical compound that consists of numerous apartment-type units which rose up to three floors

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Tu Lou

39
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A horizontal handscroll by Zhang Zeduan which is one of the most valuable scrolls in Chinese history

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Spring Festival along the River

40
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Part of the Chinese performing tradition that started approximately during the 11th century Sung dynasty

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Beijing opera

41
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Is a kind of performance art that enhances the capabilities of the human body while developing a sense of discipline

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Martial arts

42
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A Chinese form of martial art in which the primary technique is the use of hand and foot blows

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Kung-fu

43
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A Korean martial art that emphasizes kicking to a greater degree

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Taekwondo

44
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Is a Japanese martial art that is used as a generic term for many styles of hand-and-foot fighting methods

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Karate

45
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A Chinese physical conditioning exercise that was developed to enhance the flexibility of body movement

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Tai Chi

46
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Was influenced by many cultures, such as those from China, Europe, and America

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Japanese art

47
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Shinto gods that are considered divine spirits that take the form of natural things and forces

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Kami

48
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The Japanese folk art of folding paper into beautiful figures

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Origami

49
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Is a Japanese form of Buddhism which is concerned with the attainment of satori or enlightenment

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Zen Buddhism

50
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This form is associated with the Heian period, which is centered on the city now known as Kyoto

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Narrative handscrolls

51
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Were introduced to Europe and America in the 19th century

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Woodblock prints

52
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Means ‘artificial hill’; it consists of hills and ponds

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Tsuki-yama

53
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Consists of flat ground designed to represent a valley or more

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Hira-niwa

54
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Has a dried-up landscape style; has rocks to suggest the waterfall and its basin

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Kare-sansui

55
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This art may be found in the following philosophies: Shamanism, Neo-confucianism, and Buddhism

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Korean art

56
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Are tomb caves where the ground is shaped like a hill over the grave site resembling a mountain

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Tumuli

57
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The key to this practice is the presence of the shaman or mundang

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Shamanism

58
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Includes the Japanese apricot, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo

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Four noble plants

59
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A distinctive type of pottery that emerged in the Koryo dynasty

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Celadon

60
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Also known as the Korean talisman, acts as good luck charms or amulets that ward of evil

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Pujok

61
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One of Korea’s traditional sculptures which dates back two centuries

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Changseung

62
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The plumper version of the changseung

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Harubang

63
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High poles with bird figures perched on top

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Sot’dae

64
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Is placed at the entrance of villages to shield against evil spirits

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Pangsa-t’ap

65
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Generally describes the patterns that decorate the exposed eaves and doors of temples and palaces

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Danch’eong

66
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Clay figures that give images to animals along the roof edges to ward of evil spirits

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Chapsang

67
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Pagodas in Korea that are usually made out of stone

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Ta’p

68
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The cave temple of an enormous stone Buddha that is said to be the apex of Buddhist architecture

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Sokkuram grotto

69
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The architect of the Sokkuram grotto who built it during the Silla period

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Kim Tae Song

70
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His paintings have images which have disappeared over time

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Duck-Hyun Cho

71
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One of the most prominent artifacts related to pottery that was found in Palawan

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Manunggul Jar

72
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Woven abaca cloth

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T’nalak

73
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Are designs applied to woodcarvings by Tausug and Maranao people

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Okir

74
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The naga forms an s-shape, depicting an elaborate figure of a mythical dragon or serpent

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Sarimanok naga

75
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A motif of a fern growing vertically, with a central point from which the design radiates outwards

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Pako rabong

76
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The technique was practiced by the indigenous people of Samar Island in the middle of early 1600 and late 1800 AD

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Kutkut art