Art History

Module 4 – Chapters 9 & 10

Chapter 9

Instructions: All modules are open book assignments. However, you must use your own words to explain what you have learned. There may also be supplemental materials (videos, etc.) that you are asked to view for certain questions. Complete the assignment and submit it no later than the stated due date. Remember to save your module with questions and point values intact, then submit with your name initials on the word doc.

Discussion Questions: Using complete sentences and appropriate grammar / punctuation, answer each essay question with a minimum of 8 to 10 thoughtful and complete sentences.

Remember, write your answers clearly and in an organized fashion. The questions maybe broken up with bullet points, that is to help you identify each portion of the prompt and not miss key points in your answer.

Essay Question 1. (10 points)

· What is Zen Buddhism?

· Explain in detail what would be identifying characteristics in art that were demonstrating Zen Buddhist ideas.

· Give specific examples of art from your chapter that exhibit Zen Buddhism.

· Give the figure number, the name of the work, artist and date.

Essay Question 2. (5 points)

· When does Jeulmum pottery appear on the Korean Peninsula?

· What does the term Jeulmum mean?

· Describe what Jeulmum pottery and give example from your text.

· Where were these types of pottery found?

Essay Question 3. (10 points)

· Explain The Kofun Period.

· When was the Kofun Period?

· What is the definition of Kofun?

· What was the significant type of structures built during the Kofun Period?

· What was the purpose? Who built these structures?

· What did the government have to do with the building of these structures?

Essay Question 4. (5 points)

· What were the Haniwa? Be specific, what is the actual definition.

· What materials were they generally made with?

· Where were they found?

· What purpose did they serve?

Essay Question 5 (10 points)

· Describe the Heian Period & Heian Court Culture, where was this?

· What time period?

· Look up and In your own words, explain Esoteric Buddhism.

· Name the primary points in this belief system.

· What were the two sects?

· What were the similarities or differences between the sects?

· Give specific examples of works from your chapter made during this time.

Module 2 – Chapter 10

Essay Question 6 ( 10 points)

· Different societies were discussed in your chapter in relation to their use of a communal house.

· Give an example of at least three different cultures and their communal house.

· What were the purpose of these?

· Who were allowed to enter?

· Why were these structures so significant?

· Give specific examples, with name of culture, place and name of specific structure

Essay Question 7 (10 points)

Explain in detail what/where is considered Oceania

In your own words what encompasses the Art of Oceania?

Describe in your own words any commonalities or differences between different sections of Oceanic art. Give specific examples.

In the study of Oceania, what did you personally find the most interesting?

What was it about that section you responded to?

Essay Question 7 ( 10 points)

Look at Rapa Nui. What are moai. What are they used for? Describe them in detail.

What is their purpose. What are they made from ? How do scholars assume they were made? What is extraordinary about their size and placement? What is a monolith?