South, East, and Southeast Asian Art, 300 BCE–1980 CE
What represented a significant technological advancement in Korean ceramics during the Goryeo dynasty that influenced Buddhist practice?
Introduction of cobalt blue underglaze from Persia
Celadon glaze with intricate inlay designs
Use of porcelain clay found only near Kaesong
High-temperature firing techniques borrowed from China
Which Southeast Asian country is known for its ancient temples at Angkor constructed during the Khmer Empire?
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
What is a distinguishing feature of the Mughal miniature paintings compared to earlier Indian art forms in terms of use of space?
Absence of human figures.
Use of perspective to create depth.
Exclusive focus on religious themes.
Lack of vibrant colors.
What material is commonly used in the creation of traditional Chinese scroll paintings?
Terracotta
Palm leaves
Silk or paper
Sandstone
In comparing Chinese scroll painting with Japanese ukiyo-e prints, what technique is specifically associated with ukiyo-e that differentiates it from traditional Chinese methods?
Silk mounting scrolls.
Woodblock printing.
Calligraphic inscriptions.
Ink wash painting.
How does the material used in Southeast Asian shadow puppetry differ from materials traditionally used in European puppetry?
Vegetable dyes over synthetic paint applications.
Buffalo hide carving versus cloth or wood construction.
Bamboo sticks rather than metal wire manipulation.
Papier-mâché instead of clay molding techniques.
What is the primary function of the Great Stupa at Sanchi in India?
It is a palace for the ruling dynasty associated with Buddhism.
It acts as a public assembly hall for governmental gatherings.
It serves as a monumental reliquary for Buddhist relics.
It functions as an astronomical observatory for monastic use.

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The use of yakshas figures in Indian art primarily reflects which cultural value or concept?
The worship of military heroes who protected ancient cities.
The reverence for nature spirits associated with fertility and abundance.
An embodiment of ancestral spirits guiding living family members.
A representation of foreign traders who interacted with local populations.
What traditional process do Japanese artisans use to create decorative bowls made from wood?
Blowing glass
Kiln firing
Forging
Lacquerware technique
In Indian architecture, what material was predominantly used for constructing the large-scale Buddhist monumental structures known as stupas?
Adobe bricks
Bamboo
Stone
Wood