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Cultural Differences in Art and Literature

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Japanese art?

  1. Emphasis on line and form

  2. Use of bright colors

  3. Asymmetrical composition

  4. Perspective


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Japanese art is typically characterized by its emphasis on line and form, use of bright colors, and asymmetrical composition. Perspective is not a common feature of Japanese art.

In Chinese literature, what is the term for a short, lyrical poem that expresses a single thought or feeling?

  1. Haiku

  2. Tanka

  3. Ci

  4. Shi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ci is a term for a short, lyrical poem in Chinese literature that expresses a single thought or feeling. Haiku and tanka are Japanese forms of poetry, while shi is a general term for Chinese poetry.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of African art?

  1. Use of natural materials

  2. Emphasis on rhythm and movement

  3. Bright colors

  4. Realistic representation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

African art is typically characterized by its use of natural materials, emphasis on rhythm and movement, and bright colors. Realistic representation is not a common feature of African art.

In Western art, what is the term for a painting that depicts a scene from everyday life?

  1. Genre painting

  2. Landscape painting

  3. Portrait painting

  4. Still life painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genre painting is a term for a painting that depicts a scene from everyday life. Landscape painting depicts a natural scene, portrait painting depicts a person, and still life painting depicts inanimate objects.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Indian classical dance?

  1. Emphasis on hand gestures

  2. Use of elaborate costumes and jewelry

  3. Synchronized movements

  4. Fast tempo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian classical dance is typically characterized by its emphasis on hand gestures, use of elaborate costumes and jewelry, and synchronized movements. Fast tempo is not a common feature of Indian classical dance.

In Japanese theater, what is the term for a traditional form of drama that combines music, dance, and storytelling?

  1. Kabuki

  2. Noh

  3. Bunraku

  4. Kyogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabuki is a traditional form of Japanese drama that combines music, dance, and storytelling. Noh is a more formal type of Japanese theater, bunraku is a form of puppet theater, and kyogen is a type of comic theater.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Islamic art?

  1. Use of geometric patterns

  2. Emphasis on calligraphy

  3. Depiction of human figures

  4. Bright colors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Islamic art is typically characterized by its use of geometric patterns, emphasis on calligraphy, and bright colors. Depiction of human figures is not a common feature of Islamic art.

In Western literature, what is the term for a short story that is typically humorous or satirical?

  1. Fable

  2. Parable

  3. Epigram

  4. Anecdote


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epigram is a term for a short story that is typically humorous or satirical. Fable is a short story that teaches a moral lesson, parable is a short story that illustrates a religious or moral truth, and anecdote is a short story that tells a personal experience.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of African literature?

  1. Use of oral tradition

  2. Emphasis on community and family

  3. Use of symbolism and allegory

  4. Linear narrative structure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

African literature is typically characterized by its use of oral tradition, emphasis on community and family, and use of symbolism and allegory. Linear narrative structure is not a common feature of African literature.

In Chinese art, what is the term for a type of painting that depicts a landscape?

  1. Shan shui

  2. Gongbi

  3. Xieyi

  4. Baimiao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shan shui is a term for a type of Chinese painting that depicts a landscape. Gongbi is a type of Chinese painting that is characterized by its meticulous detail, xieyi is a type of Chinese painting that is characterized by its free and expressive brushwork, and baimiao is a type of Chinese painting that is characterized by its use of black ink on white paper.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Indian classical music?

  1. Use of ragas and talas

  2. Emphasis on improvisation

  3. Use of complex rhythms

  4. Use of Western instruments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian classical music is typically characterized by its use of ragas and talas, emphasis on improvisation, and use of complex rhythms. Use of Western instruments is not a common feature of Indian classical music.

In Western literature, what is the term for a long poem that tells a story?

  1. Epic

  2. Novel

  3. Drama

  4. Lyric poem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epic is a term for a long poem that tells a story. Novel is a long work of fiction in prose, drama is a play, and lyric poem is a poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Japanese literature?

  1. Use of understatement and ambiguity

  2. Emphasis on nature and the seasons

  3. Use of symbolism and allegory

  4. Linear narrative structure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Japanese literature is typically characterized by its use of understatement and ambiguity, emphasis on nature and the seasons, and use of symbolism and allegory. Linear narrative structure is not a common feature of Japanese literature.

In Western art, what is the term for a painting that depicts a religious subject?

  1. Icon

  2. Triptych

  3. Altarpiece

  4. Nativity scene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Altarpiece is a term for a painting that depicts a religious subject. Icon is a religious image, triptych is a painting or carving that consists of three panels, and nativity scene is a representation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of African dance?

  1. Emphasis on rhythm and movement

  2. Use of masks and costumes

  3. Synchronized movements

  4. Ballet-like movements


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

African dance is typically characterized by its emphasis on rhythm and movement, use of masks and costumes, and synchronized movements. Ballet-like movements are not a common feature of African dance.

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