The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of

meditating to reach enlightenment

The format of the work shown, created in thirteenth century Japan, reflects its intended function as a

handscroll to be unrolled in sections at a time for private viewing

The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it

serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques

The ancient Korean gold and jade crown shown was likely intended to communicate the power of its wearer through

imagery resembling plant and animal forms that are important in shamanism

Although Lin's work was created about 900 years after Fan's, both works convey a similar meaning by including

mountains that reach toward the heavens to evoke a sense of power and awe

The work, like others by the same artist, was created primarily for the purpose of

mass production for purchase by a wide audience

Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to

protect Buddhist values and beliefs

In White and Red Plum Blossoms, the artist Ogata Korin used monumental scale and lavish gold surfaces in order to

appeal to the luxurious tastes of aristocrats

Aside from their function as places of worship the Great Stupa at Sanchi and Chartres Cathedral are similar in that both

attracted pilgrims through their links with relics

The figure of Bahram Gur from the Bahram Gur Fights the Karg folio in the Great Il-Khanid Shahnama symbolizes

civilized rule overcoming turmoil or disarray

The thousands of armed, individualized terra cotta warriors commissioned by the first Qin emperor reflected his

vision of an army that would accompany him to the afterlife

Which of the work’s elements contributes most to the illusion of spatial depth in the image?

The mountain, because of its small size in relation to the other objects

The Forbidden City and the Palace at Versailles express similar meaning, since both

were laid out along symbolic axes that convey the rulers’ absolute power

When displayed for without his splendid robes, Jowo Rinpoche is seen reaching down with his right hand, indicating

the moment of his enlightenment

In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of

encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work

Although most of the statues’ bodies were carved in high relief, the feet were freestanding in order to provide

spaces for circumambulation and meditation

The production of the highly detailed pattern design of the Ardabil Carpet was facilitated by the

high knot count of the woolen pile

One reason for the central plan of the Dome of the Rock is to

accommodate the practice of circumambulation around a sacred space within

In Travelers among Mountains and Streams, Fan Kuan makes the few human figures very small to remind viewers that

people are insignificant in relation to nature

The courtly context in which this manuscript illumination was created, led the artist, Bichitr, to

paint himself near the bottom of the page

Visitors of the Kaaba approach the shrine in the hope of

touching the Black Stone embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba

The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to

meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary

The portrait of Sin Sukju reflects the impact of Confucianism on Korean artistic traditions

with its emphasis on duty, loyalty, respect, and ancestor worship

In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys

the importance of the spiritual message being communicated

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1
The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of
meditating to reach enlightenment
commemorating ancestral death
enforcing order to keep society safe
increasing status by accumulating wealth
2
The work shown can be attributed to
Ogata Korin
Fan Kuan
Katsushika Hokusai
Song Su-nam
3
The work shown can be attributed as
a miniature painting from India
woodblock print from Japan
a manuscript folio from Persia
an ink painting from China
4
Monuments like the Buddha at Bamiyan most directly influenced the form and scale of Buddhist statues created for
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
the Longmen caves in China
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
Todai-ji in Japan
5
The format of the work shown, created in thirteenth century Japan, reflects its intended function as a
wall decoration to be displayed in the reception hall of a palace
funerary text to accompany a deceased warrior into the afterlife
decorative screen to be used to divide rooms in courtly living quarters
handscroll to be unrolled in sections at a time for private viewing
6
The Kaaba proved influential on later Islamic architecture because it
replicates the house of the Prophet Muhammad at Medina
inspired the enclosed cubic interiors of all mosques
exemplifies a hypostyle hall
serves as the orientation for the qibla wall in all mosques
7
The structure functions as a
palace
church
mausoleum
temple
8
The ancient Korean gold and jade crown shown was likely intended to communicate the power of its wearer through
curving elements that signify maternal qualities
imagery resembling plant and animal forms that are important in shamanism
rectilinear elements that symbolize the strength of an ideal ruler
metallic forms resembling weapons, important in a military society
9
Although Lin's work was created about 900 years after Fan's, both works convey a similar meaning by including
references to the four seasons to show the cyclical passage of time
a wealth of detail in the landscape that reflects intense study of nature
depictions of actual mountains that viewers could recognize and name
mountains that reach toward the heavens to evoke a sense of power and awe
10
The work, like others by the same artist, was created primarily for the purpose of
mass production for purchase by a wide audience
fulfilling a special commission for a wealthy patron
personal artistic experimentation with new media
hanging in a household niche as an object of private meditation
11
Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to
ensure the dominance of Buddhism
commemorate important military victories
deter the laity from entering the temple
protect Buddhist values and beliefs
12
In White and Red Plum Blossoms, the artist Ogata Korin used monumental scale and lavish gold surfaces in order to
create a work influenced by Byzantine icons
appeal to the luxurious tastes of aristocrats
facilitate meditation for its purchaser
demonstrate the depth of his religious devotion
13
Aside from their function as places of worship the Great Stupa at Sanchi and Chartres Cathedral are similar in that both
attracted pilgrims through their links with relics
compete in size with nearby religious structures
were mausoleums for kings and their families
memorialized the sites of battles
14
The figure of Bahram Gur from the Bahram Gur Fights the Karg folio in the Great Il-Khanid Shahnama symbolizes
loyalty to those who reign with divine approval
the rebirth or reincarnation of a soul after death
the importance of spirituality over material wealth
civilized rule overcoming turmoil or disarray
15
The thousands of armed, individualized terra cotta warriors commissioned by the first Qin emperor reflected his
vision of an army that would accompany him to the afterlife
belief that these model soldiers would strengthen his army in this life
wish to persuade deities of his worthiness for entering the afterlife
desire to surpass the grandeur of his father’s tomb
16
The temple on the left is the Lakshmana Temple in India. The temple on the right is
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Nan Madol in Micronesia
Todai-ji in Japan
17
The work shown is an early example of the enduring Chinese artistic tradition of creating pictorial imagery by
painting with pigments on silk
weaving designs with wool
embroidering images onto linen
drawing with ink on paper
18
Which of the work’s elements contributes most to the illusion of spatial depth in the image?
The top of the wave, because of its placement at the top of the composition
The mountain, because of its small size in relation to the other objects
The blue color, because of its contrast with the other, more neutral colors
The fishing boats, because of the way they echo the shape of the wave
19
The Forbidden City and the Palace at Versailles express similar meaning, since both
contain religious structures to convey the rulers’ spiritual orientation
include gates to convey differences in status of the people who enter
were laid out along symbolic axes that convey the rulers’ absolute power
include gardens to convey the rulers’ appreciation for the natural world
20
When displayed for without his splendid robes, Jowo Rinpoche is seen reaching down with his right hand, indicating
the moment of his enlightenment
his rule over the universe
the moment of his physical death
the delivery of his first sermon
21
Ornamentation on the surfaces of Islamic religious architecture often includes
figures of religious leaders
calligraphic panels
historical scenes
mythological characters
22
In The Court of Gayumars, Sultan Muhammad’s use of intricacy, fanciful figures, and lavish color had the effect of
countering prevailing opinions that Persian traditions were outmoded
influencing courtiers to see their ruler as a direct descendant of Gayumars
communicating similarities between Persian history and courtly life
encouraging viewers to take their time in exploring the details of the work
23
Although most of the statues’ bodies were carved in high relief, the feet were freestanding in order to provide
a means for visitors to admire the skill of the carvers
spaces for circumambulation and meditation
places in which offerings could be left
sheltered places in which congregations could pray
24
The production of the highly detailed pattern design of the Ardabil Carpet was facilitated by the
small beads woven into a silk base
thin Egyptian cotton threads of the warp
tiny stitches of overlaid embroidery
high knot count of the woolen pile
25
One reason for the central plan of the Dome of the Rock is to
accommodate the practice of circumambulation around a sacred space within
house large crowds gathered for congregational worship and communal prayer
segregate figures with sacred authority from the general population
recall the theme of judgment because of its similarity to a law court
26
In Travelers among Mountains and Streams, Fan Kuan makes the few human figures very small to remind viewers that
people are insignificant in relation to nature
people should choose to live simply
people should not attempt to scale the heights of a mountain
the bond between people and animals is important
27
The courtly context in which this manuscript illumination was created, led the artist, Bichitr, to
conceal himself as a humble Sufi sheikh
present himself covered in gold and jewels
paint himself near the bottom of the page
remain anonymous and leave the folio unsigned
28
Visitors of the Kaaba approach the shrine in the hope of
touching the Black Stone embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba
entering the shrine’s interior to circumambulate the altar contained within
leaving offerings that they have brought near the Eastern wall
seeing the ancient statues of saints in the shrine’s interior
29
The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to
visualize the history of the spread of Hinduism throughout the region
find others who worshipped Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple
locate sculptures of the particular deity whose protection they desired
meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary
30
Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to
display the grandeur of Buddhism
create an unconquerable fortress
accommodate large congregations
mirror the sacred cosmic order
31
The portrait of Sin Sukju reflects the impact of Confucianism on Korean artistic traditions
with its emphasis on the Way and yin and yang, the balance of opposites
with its focus on connecting to powerful spirits in the natural world
with its focus on compassion, self-awareness, and enlightenment
with its emphasis on duty, loyalty, respect, and ancestor worship
32
The work shown can attributed to the artistic tradition of
Persia
China
Japan
India
33
In the folio page shown, the deliberate geometric layout of the stylized calligraphic text conveys
the limitations of carefully planned design methods
the importance of the spiritual message being communicated
the innovative and unique approach of the artist
a preference for clarity of content over design
34
Because of the secular nature of the work, the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis) differs from mosque ornamentation
by incorporating geometric patterns
by incorporating human figures
by incorporating intricate vegetal patterns
by incorporating bands of calligraphy
35
In the folio shown, the elaborate border of flowers and birds and rich furniture allows it to be attributed to
Safavid Persia
rab North Africa
Mughal India
Kamakura Japan

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