Unit 5 Review

Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings?

• He painted flat, realistic figures to reflect strength and calmness.

• He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes.

• He used one type of brushstroke to give his paintings balance and symmetry.

• He painted several seated Buddha in the background.

Which sentence best describes how art in Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road reflects the beliefs of the Chinese people?

• The temples served as burial tombs for Chinese emperors.

• The temples were built to shelter Chinese armies during the Han Dynasty wars.

• The temples provided retreats for monks and temples for travelers to worship.

• The temples were dug out of white marble, which the Chinese considered a sacred stone.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?

• They have vivid colors and dramatic subject matter.

• They have highly textured details and many colors.

• They have symmetrical balance and detailed forms.

• They have ambiguous space and simple forms.

Choose the sentence that best describes how this folding screen reflects the beliefs of the Japanese people.

• It depicts the Hindu belief in man's dominance over nature.

• It depicts the Shinto belief of man's harmony with nature.

• It depicts the Buddhist belief of the permanence of life.

• It depicts the ruling family's belief in the importance of the four seasons.

Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal?

• Its marble walls have carvings that depict events in the Buddha's life.

• The onion dome and pointed arches are features of Islamic architecture.

• Its main function is to serve as a Hindu temple.

• The onion domes are made of concrete, which gives them added strength.

How do sculptures of Shiva Nataraja reflect beliefs of the people of India?

• The sculptures demonstrate the separation between gods and humans.

• Shiva sculptures have symbols and gestures important to Hindu beliefs.

• The sculptures depict Indian emperors as peace-loving leaders.

• Shiva sculptures were traditionally placed in tombs to honor the Buddha.

What is one convention Plains women used when decorating ceremonial clothing?

• wrapping thin shavings of cedar with thread to create floral designs

• sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns

• sewing leaves and other natural materials onto the hide to create designs

• wrapping long strips of human hair with sinew to create fringe

What are some common elements found in Islamic mosques?

• minarets and elaborate tile work

• figurative sculpture and crenellated towers

• frescoes and carvings in high relief

• cement walls and pyramidal bases

Which of the following is a convention Kuba artists of Africa used to decorate ceremonial masks?

• sewing shells and beads with symbolic meanings onto the mask

• wrapping horse hair with raffia to create stiff fringe

• tying brass bells on the base of the mask to create sound when performers danced

• sewing human hair onto the top of the mask to create height

Which of the following statements describes a difference between the Maya sculpture of Lord Pacal and Yoruba sculpture of an oni?

• The Maya sculpture was made by carving fine plaster; the Yoruba sculpture was made using the piece-mold casting technique.

• The Maya sculpture has symbolism linking Pacal to the Maize god; the Yoruba sculpture has symbolic lines representing scarification or a beaded veil.

• The Maya sculpture was carried in processions honoring Pacal; the Yoruba sculpture was placed in front of the oni's palace as propaganda.

• The Maya sculpture is a lifelike portrait without idealization; the Yoruba sculpture is an abstract portrait.