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Compare the use of religious imagery in Longmen Caves and Taj Mahal.
Longmen Caves uses Buddhist imagery (Buddha, Bodhisattvas) for devotion. Taj Mahal uses Islamic architectural elements (arches, calligraphy) to symbolize paradise.
Compare the perspective used in East Asian painting vs. European painting.
East Asian painting often uses a flattened perspective with minimal shading, while European painting emphasizes linear perspective and chiaroscuro to create depth.
Compare the materials used in Terra cotta warriors and David Vases.
Terra cotta warriors are made from earthenware clay, reflecting the resources available in ancient China. David Vases are made from porcelain, a refined ceramic material, demonstrating advanced Chinese ceramic technology.
Compare the function of wall paintings like Portrait of Sin Sukju and European portraiture.
Portrait of Sin Sukju served purposes such as ancestor worship, while European portraiture often focused on individual commemoration or status.
Compare the influence of nature in Travelers among Mountains and Streams and Mughal floral motifs.
Travelers among Mountains and Streams reflects Daoist ideals of nature's vastness, while Mughal floral motifs in works like the Taj Mahal symbolize paradise and beauty.
What is a Stupa?
Buddhist dome-shaped monument used to house relics.
Define Monochromatic Ink Painting.
A painting style developed in China using only one color of ink, influential across East Asia.
What is a Pagoda?
Chinese-style watchtower; a tiered tower with multiple eaves, inspired by the stupa.
Define Zen Buddhism.
A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition, often associated with rock gardens and tea ceremonies.
What is Woodblock Printing?
A printmaking technique, especially prominent in Japan, where images are carved into a wooden block and then printed.
How does Under the Wave off Kanagawa relate to Japanese woodblock printing?
It exemplifies ukiyo-e style, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that influenced Western art movements like Impressionism.
How do the Longmen Caves reflect the spread of Buddhism in China?
The caves showcase Buddhist imagery and served as a site for pilgrimage, demonstrating the adoption and adaptation of Buddhism in China.
How does the Taj Mahal represent Mughal architectural traditions?
It blends Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles, reflecting the Mughal empire's cultural synthesis and imperial power.
How does calligraphy relate to Islamic artistic tradition?
Calligraphy, often from the Qur'an, is a central element in Islamic art, adorning architecture, manuscripts, and objects.
How does Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace reflect Japanese scroll painting traditions?
It exemplifies the emaki style, a narrative scroll painting tradition used to depict historical events with dynamic compositions.