During which Kingdom were Buddhist sculptures produced, and what style did they emulate?
answer
Kingdom of koguryo Buddhist sculptures produced during this time, reflected styles prevalent in China's Northern Wei dynasty.
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The Terra Cotta army is now referred to as the 8th wonder of the world? Why do you think it given this title? Explain your answer.
answer
It is referred to as the 8th wonder of the world because it is remarkable discovery, importance, and Chinese history. I think it was given this title because of its importance to Chinese history.
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List the three independent nations of the Three Kingdoms period in Korea.
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- Stilla - Baekje (Unified Stilla) - Goguryeo
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Explain the principle of bone method and its significance in China?
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Bone method is a way of using a brush, particularly relating to calligraphy. It was significant in China because calligraphy was a highly regarded and honorable skill.
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From which independent nation of the Three Kingdoms period is this piece of art from? Describe the piece's characteristics.
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This piece is from the Stilla nation. It was found in the Old Crown tomb. It is a head dress intended only for burial. It was assembled from thin pieces of gold sheet. The ornaments suggest wings or feathers, although the actual purpose is not known.
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Explain the principle of spirited resonance. What was Xie He's opinion of this principle?
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Spirited resonance is the overall energy of a work of art. Xie He believed that without this principle, there was no need to look further.
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Describe ancient Chinese calligraphers.
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Calligraphers were disciplined individuals, who would use specific brush strokes and sat in a specific posture. The Chinese believed calligraphy was a spiritual experience.
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What nation of the Three Kingdom period were Maebyeong bottles from? Describe how Maebyeong bottles were made by Korean potters and the artistic elements of the bottles.
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Maebyeong bottles were created in Goguryeo. Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue. They would typically apply the glaze over gray stoneware, which had been invented in China. Korean potters experimented with glazes through the years, and their creations rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics.
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Why were the terracotta soldiers created?
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The terracotta soldiers we placed there to guard the tomb of Emperor Shihuangdi, a ruthless ruler who united the states of China.
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Describe the terracotta soldiers and the emperors tomb.
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The terracotta soldiers are made of terracotta. They carried daggers, swords, spears, and axes. The weapons were constructed out of early bronze. The tomb holds horse drawn chariots, although any wooden parts have disintegrated.
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Who was Xie He? What is he known best for?
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Xie He was a Chinese writer, historian, and critic. He is best known for his six principles of Chinese painting. The six principles include, spirit resonance, bone method, correspondence to the object, suitability to type, division and planning,t and transmission by copying.
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Above is a picture of one of the most famous discoveries ever to be found in China. Answer the following questions:
- What does the picture show?
- When and where was it discover?
- Who discovered it and what was he doing when he/she discovered it?
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This is a picture of the terracotta soldier. It was found in 1974 in China. A peasant discovered it while digging.
The pictures shows the tomb of qin shi huang. In 1974, peasants digging a well near the city of Xian, in Shaanxi province, China, stumbled upon a cache of lifesize, terracotta figures of soldiers at what was later determined to be the burial complex of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang (259 B.C.210 B.C.)
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Which of Xie He's principles of painting is closely connected to calligraphy?
a.
bone method
c.
suitability of type
b.
spirited resonance
d.
creative flow
answer
a.
bone method
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In ancient China, which occupation was honored and believed to be a spiritual experience?
a.
sculptor
c.
potter
b.
teacher
d.
calligrapher
answer
d.
calligrapher
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Which of the following is NOT true of this head dress from the Silla nation?
a.
It was intended to be worn by the emperor during court sessions.
b.
The ornaments appear to be wings or feathers.
c.
It was assembled from thin sheets of gold.
d.
It was found in the old crown tomb.
answer
a.
It was intended to be worn by the emperor during court sessions.
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The purpose of the terracotta soldiers was to ______________
a.
protect the emperor's daughter.
b.
honor the Chinese gods.
c.
frighten the neighboring nations during the Three Kingdoms period.
d.
guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
answer
d.
guard the tomb of emperor Shihuangdi.
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Which of the following is not true of Korean Maebyeong bottles?
a.
Korean potters used a celadon-high fired glaze of pale, bluish green hue to make Maebyong bottles.
b.
Korean pottery rivaled the best Chinese court ceramics.
c.
Maebyeong bottles were made of different materials and qualities so that everyone would be able to own one.
d.
Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.
answer
d.
Many examples were found in an artificial cave temple.
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The six principles of painting came from Xie He, who is famed to be all of the following, except which?
a.
writer
c.
historian
b.
critic
d.
general
answer
d.
general
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Which of the following is not true of the terracotta soldiers?
a.
The terracotta soldiers were found in Shaanxi.
b.
The terracotta soldiers were originally painted, however most of the paint has worn away over time.
c.
The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China's strongest leader throughout all of history.
d.
The terracotta soldiers carried spears. swords, daggers, and axes.
answer
c.
The emperor guarded by the terracotta soldiers is considered China's strongest leader throughout all of history.
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______________ is the overall energy of a work of art.
a.
Bone method
c.
Division of Spirit
b.
Spirited Resonance
d.
Calligraphy
answer
b.
Spirited Resonance
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During the Three Kingdom's period, _________________ were built throughout Korea.
a.
terracotta soldiers
c.
exquisite palaces
b.
large mounds
d.
artificial tunnels
answer
b.
large mounds
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Maebyeong Bottles are a part of which nation cultural past?
a.
China
c.
Korea
b.
Taiwan
d.
Japan
answer
c.
Korea
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