AP Art History Ch. 10 - Chinese Art Before 1280

4 Written Questions

1. a square or rectangular bronze vessel with four legs; used for ritual offerings during the Shang dynasty
2. a Buddhist tower with several winged eaves; derived from the Indian stupa; its function is largely to house sacred objects
3. a bell-shaped religious monument containing sacred relics
4. a mask with a dragon or animal-like face common as a decorative motif in Chinese art

4 Multiple Choice Questions

1. a unit of space defined by architectural elements such as columns, piers, or walls
   1. bay construction
   2. bracketing
   3. taotie
   4. iconography
2. hand-lettering, handwriting, or the decorative art of lettering in an ornamental style using brushes or pens
   1. pagoda
   2. iconography
   3. calligraphy
   4. taotie
3. a mold made in interlocking sections which can be used in making several casts since the mold is easily removed each time without being damaged
   1. fang ding
   2. piece mold casting
   3. bay construction
   4. bracketing
4. the rounding off of the corners where a serif connects to a stem
   1. cong
   2. bracketing
   3. taotie
   4. fang ding

4 True/False Questions

1. bodhisattva → one who has attained enlightenment, but chooses to remain among humankind to help others achieve it

   True        False

2. cong → a Buddhist tower with several winged eaves; derived from the Indian stupa; its function is largely to house sacred objects

   True        False

3. mausoleum → a monumental building used as a tomb

   True        False

4. iconography → the pictorial representation of a subject

   True        False