Japanese Art
Comprehension Questions
Complete the following questions based on the information in the program.
1. Fill in the missing word:
Japan’s centuries-long from other countries in the world meant that unique art forms
developed.
2. Check the correct answer. Japan’s main religions are:
a) Buddhism and Hinduism
b) Buddhism and Shintoism
c) Buddhism and Christianity
d) Shintoism and Christianity
3. Fill in the missing words:
Religion features in Japanese art, but the two main sources of inspiration are and
.
4. Place the corresponding number on the lines to match the Japanese words to the English words for each of
these art and craft forms:
a) Woodblock prints Origami
b) Paintings Ningyo
c) Paper arts Yamato-e
d) Calligraphy Tatami
e) Woven rice mats Ukiyo-e
f) Dolls Shodo
5. Ukiyo-e was an art form much admired by which three famous impressionist painters?
6. Identify whether the following statements are true or false:
a) After the Edo period, the influence of the Chinese became True False
more prevalent in Japanese art.
b) Emakimono is the Japanese word for horizontal scroll. True False
c) A popular material used in Japanese paintings and prints is
silk. True False
d) Origami is a recent art form in Japan that first
appeared in the 1960s. True False
e) Calligraphy is a traditional art in Japan, which is a very
popular hobby among modern-day Japanese people.
True False
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Japanese Art
Comprehension Questions
7. There are often two fude brushes in a Japanese calligraphy set. One for drawing the kanji characters and the
other for the artist’s .
8. Next to the descriptions provided, identify which one applies to Hakata dolls, which one to Kokeshi dolls
and which one to Daruma dolls:
Type of doll Description
Orb-like with a white face and red-painted body. Inspired by the Zen
monk Bodhidharma.
Beautifully crafted and delicately painted clay dolls,
originating from Fukuoka.
Armless, legless wooden figurines originally from Northern
Honshu, and sold as souvenirs since the Edo Period.
9. In 20 words or less, explain what Bonsai involves:
10. In terms of traditional Japanese art, what do cranes, frogs and cherry blossom trees have in common?
11. Fill in the correct numbers:
Manga, which is popular with Japanese adults and children alike, first appeared in the 18th century. But its
origins can be traced back as far as the th and th centuries.
12. What is anime and when did it first appear?
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