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63 Cards in this Set
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Plan of the Imperial City of Chang'an (ID) |
Tang Dynasty, North China Started by Sui Dynasty, completed by Tang Dynasty 6th-7th century Modern day Xi'an |
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Linde Hall in Daming Palance, Chang'an (ID) |
Tang Dynasty, North China 634 CE Modern day Xi'an Commissioned by Tang Dynasty emperor Stone, wood, plaster, tile |
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The Great Wild Goose Pagoda, Chang'an (ID)
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Tang Dynasty, North China 652 CE Modern day Xi'an Commissioned by Buddhist monk Xuanzang |
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Tri-color pottery (ID) |
Tang Dynasty, North China, likely in Chang'an 8th century Modern day Xi'an Comissioned by Tang emperor Ming Huang Low fire clay, colored glazes |
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Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk (ID) |
Artist: Zhang Xuan Tang Dynasty, North China 8th century Modern day Xi'an Commissioned by Tang emperor Ming Huang Hand scroll, ink and color on silk |
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Tang dynasty |
Chinese dynasty, 618-907 CE. Golden age of Chinese art and culture. Capital was Shang'an, modern day Xi'an |
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Chang'an |
Capital of Tang Dynasty, China, present day Xi'an, built in 6th-7th century. Started by Sui Dynasty (outsiders from Central Asia), finished by Tang dynasty rulers, most cosmopolitan city in the world of that time |
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Zhang Xuan |
Court painter of Tang dynasty, China, painted "Court Ladies preparing Newly Woven Silk" in the 8th century |
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Tri-color pottery |
Made of low fired clay, usually glazed. Glaze often appears yellow, green, blue, brown, and purple (usually called tri-color pottery). Usually three types: utilitarian vessels, figurines, models of houses or granary. Used as funeral objects of aristocrats of Tang dynasty |
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Great Wild Goose Pagoda |
Buddhist Pagoda built in 7th century Tang Dynasty by famous Buddhist monk Xuanzang to house Buddhist sutras he brought back from India. Located in Tang dynasty capital Chang'an, modern day Xi'an. Shows that Buddhism was sponsored by Tang court |
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"A Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks" (ID) |
Artist: Li Cheng Northern Song Dynasty 10th century Capital at modern day Kaifeng Chinese landscape painting Monochrome ink on silk, hanging scroll |
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"Travelers Among Mountains and Streams" (ID) |
Artist: Fan Kuan Nothern Song Dynasty 11th century Capital at modern day Kaifeng Chinese landscape painting Ink on silk, hanging scroll |
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"Sail Boat in the Rain" (ID) |
Artist: Xia Gui Southern Song Dynasty 13th century Chinese landscape painting Ink on silk (Southern Song album leaf that offers contrast to the monumental style conceived by Northern Song painters - not monumental) |
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Northern Song |
Early part of a Chinese dynasty, 960-1127. Capital was at Kaifeng. Monumental style landscape painting flourished during this period under influence of Neo-Confucianism. |
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Li Cheng |
Famous Chinese court painter who was born in the Five Dynasties period and died in early Northern Song, 11th century. His representative work is "Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks" is omnumental in style and inspried by Neo-Confucianism. |
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Fan Kuan |
Student of Li Cheng, active in the early 11th century and became well-known Chinese court painter of Northern Song Dynasty. "Travelers Among Mountains and Streams" is one of his works. Like paintings of his master, Fan's paintings were also monumental in style and inspired by Neo-Confucianism. |
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Neo-Confucianism |
A reformation of Confucian thought in the Northern Song period (10th-12th century) China. Synthesis of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Had great impact on Chinese landscape paintings in the Song Dynasty. |
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Monochrome ink painting |
Paintings in black ink only, applied in varying intensity |
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"Bamboo, Rock, and Tall Tree" (ID) |
Artist: Ni Zan Yuan Dynasty 14th century Capital at modern day Beijing Monochrome ink on paper, hanging scroll |
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Plan and bird's eye view of Capital City of Yuan Dynasty, Dadu (ID) |
Yuan Dynasty Dadu, modern day Beijing Started by Mongols of Yuan Dynasty in 13th, finished by succeeding Ming dynasty which lasted until 17th century |
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Yuan dynasty |
A dynasty in china established by the Mongols, 1279-1368. Literati tradition of painting developed in this period as protest of Yuan court, which dismantled previous Chinese culture. |
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Wenren tradition/literati tradition |
Began in Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). A painting tradition different from professional court painters. Literati painters were scholars and amateur painters that became recluses. Landscape was their favorite subject, often idealized or imagined. |
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Ni Zan |
Most famous literati painter of Yuan dynasty, Chinese, 14th century, one of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan. Painted "Bamboo, Rock, and Tall Tree." |
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"With Love, Whitney" (ID) |
Artist: Yu Youhan China 1992 Acriylic on canvas Political Pop-painting |
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"Book from the Sky"/"Celestial Book: Mirror for Analyzing the World" (ID) |
Artist: Xu Bing China 1988 Chinese avante-garde installation piece Detail book |
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Yu Youhan |
Contemporary Chinese Avant-garde artist who belonged to the Political Pop. Painted "With Love, Whitney." |
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"With Love, Whitney" |
By Yu Youhan, contemporary Chinese Avant-garde artist who belonged to Political Pop, acrylic on canvas, painted after existing photographs to compare the public image of Mao Zedong and Whitney Houston. |
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Xu Bing |
Contemporary Chinese Avant-garde artist, created "Celestial Book"/"Book from the Sky", inspired by Chan Buddhist thought with emphasis on the creative process labor as opposed to the actual work of art. |
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"Book from the Sky"/"Celestial Book" |
Installation presented by Xu Bing in Beijing in 1988. He printed with hand-carved wood blocks on paper in traditional formats of Chinese texts such as string-bound books, or scrolls, or modern newspapers. The thousands of characters look like Chinese, but were invented by Xu with no meaning. |
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The Tale of Genji scroll (ID) |
Heian period, Japan Written 1000, illustrated 12th century Author: Murasaki Shikibu Ink and color on paper |
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"The Oak Tree" (Kashiwagi) Chapter 36 (ID) |
Heian/Kamakura period, Japan 12th century Ink and color on paper |
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"The Eastern Cottage" (Azumaya) Chapter 50 (ID) |
Heian/Kamakura period, Japan 12th century Ink and color on paper |
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Heian Period |
Japanese historical period, 794-1185, when the native Japanese style of painting developed. A peaceful period, a golden age of Japanese culture. |
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Fujiwara Period |
Late Heian period, 897-1185. The Fujiwara family was in real power by marrying their daughters to the emperors, so that the emperors became figureheads. |
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The Tale of Genji |
Known as the world's first novel, written by Lady Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting in the Heian court, around 1000 CE, 54 chapters were written, and illustrated (attributed to painter Takayoshi) in the 12th century in Yamato-e style "decorative style." |
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Yamato-e |
Japanese style painting, in contrast to Chinese style painting. Developed in the Heian period, usually depicts secular subjects, seasonal scenery of the area around the capital Kyoto. Narrative scrolls are painted using fine lines, strong patterning, rich color, and intense emotions. |
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E-maki |
Japanese handscrolls, a format borrowed from China, in which horizontal scrolls unfold from right to left with text and illustrations read up to down. |
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"Winter Landscape" (ID) |
Artists: Sesshu Ashikaga period, Japan 1470s Modern day Japan Commissioned by local military ruling family Monochrome ink on paper |
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"Wind and Water" (ID) |
Artist: Sesson Ashikaga period, Japan 16th century Modern day Japan Probably commissioned by local provincial ruling family Monochrome ink on paper |
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Dry Garden in Ryoan-ji, Kyoto (ID) |
Ashikaga/Muromachi period, Japan 15th century Modern day Kyoto Sand, stone, wood Zen garden |
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Tea House in Katsura Villa (ID) |
Edo period, Japan 17th century Modern day south-west of Kyoto Natural materials (wood, stone, paper, etc.) Commissioned by Prince Hachijo Toshihito and son Toshitada |
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Ashikaga Period/Muromachi Period |
Japanese period from 1336-1573 when military leaders held real power, civil wars broke out, Zen Buddhism became popular, and Zen art flourished. |
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Shogun |
Generalissimo, military ruler of Japan from Kamakura to Tokugawa Periods |
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Samurai |
Literally "those who serve" warrior class of Japan from Kamakura to Tokugawa periods |
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Zen Buddhism |
Result of mingling of Mahayna Buddhism with indigenous Daoist thought in 5th century China, introduced to Japan around 1200 during Kamakura period. Chan in Chinese, Zen in Japanese. Stresses meditation and rigorous self-discipline, and spontaneous enlightenment. Favored by military class and had strong influence on Japanese art |
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Sesshu |
Famous Japanese Zen painter of Ashikaga period, 1420-1506. His "Winter Landscape" is masterpiece of Zen painting. Dynamic brushwork and structured composition are creative and influenced later Japanese painting. |
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Sesson |
Another Zen painter of the Ashikaga period, 1504-1589. "Wind and Water" is his work. Nature is simplified in his painting. His brushwork is less immediate than Sesshu. |
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Tea Ceremony (cha no yu) |
A highly structured method for preparing tea in the company of guests, introduced from Tang dynasty China to Japan, developed into Japanese artistic tradition in Ashikaga period |
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Wabi-sabi |
Important qualities associated with quiet simplicity and discipline of the tea ceremony. These qualities were also incorporated into teahouse and other Zen inspired architecture with the humble use of unpretentious materials that developed a time-worn patina. |
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Himeji Castle (ID) |
Momoyama period, Japan Begun 1581, completed 1609 Modern day Himeji, west of Kyoto Built by Shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi Stone, tile, wood |
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Nijo Castle interior, audience hall (ID) |
Early Edo period, Japan 1626 Modern day Kyoto |
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"Waves at Matsuhima" (ID) |
Artist: Sotatsu Early Edo period early 17th century Pair of screens |
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Momoyama period |
1573-1615, a Japanese period when a highly decorative style of painting and castle construction (along with other architectural styles) developed
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Tokugawa period |
1615-1868, aka Edo period, first name of Tokyo. Period of economic strength, feudal organization, military dictatorship, and isolation from rest of the world. |
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Himeji Castle |
Begun in 1581, completed in 1609, a fortress-palace compound of one of the daimyo lords of Japan in the Momoyama period, located west of Kyoto in Himeji. It has a five-storied watchtower and living quarters built on a massive stone base, surrounded by high fortified corridors and moats. |
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Sotatsu |
Japanese artist active from late 16th century to early 17th century. "Waves at Matsushima" is one of his famous works. HIs painting is highly decorative, and highly expressive, painted with rich color on gold leaf covered paper, represented themes from Japanese literature and tradition. |
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"The Great Wave" (ID) |
Artist: Hokusai Late Edo period, Japan from Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji 1760-1849 Ukiyo-e wood-block print |
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"Rain Shower at Ohashi Bridge" (ID) |
Artist: Hiroshige Late Edo period, Japan from Hundred Views of Edo 1797-1858 Ukiyo-e wood block brint |
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"Mushroom Painting #5" |
Artist: Murakami Takashi Contemporary superflat Modern Japan 2000 Acrylic on canvas |
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Ukiyo-e |
"Ukiyo" originally a Buddhist term refrring to floating world (the transient or unreliable world dealing with pleasure), changed to the stylish world of pleasure and the impermanence of beauty in the Edo period. E means picture. Ukiyo-e means pictures of the floating world. |
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Hokusai |
1760-1849, a print designer of late Edo period, who desgined many prints including "The Great Wave" from the series of Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji. His style is bold, daring, and dramatic. |
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Hiroshige |
1797-1858, a print designer of the late Edo period, who was famous for his landscape prints such as the Hundred Views of Edo. His style is lyrical and gentle, naturalistic, thought to be of interest to him after viewing European paintings. |
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Manga art |
Art of young 21st century Japanese artists draws upon earlier stylistic traditions associated with yamato-e and ukiyo-e but is updated by infusions of content and style from contemporary animation and comic book sources. |
