Art Museums in Asia

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Which of these art museums is located in Seoul, South Korea?

  1. National Museum of Korea

  2. Tokyo National Museum

  3. Shanghai Museum

  4. National Palace Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of Korea is the largest museum in South Korea and is located in Seoul.

The Mori Art Museum is located in which city?

  1. Tokyo

  2. Beijing

  3. Singapore

  4. Hong Kong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mori Art Museum is a contemporary art museum located in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Tokyo, Japan.

Which art museum in China houses a collection of ancient Chinese artifacts, including the Terracotta Army?

  1. National Museum of China

  2. Shanghai Museum

  3. Palace Museum

  4. Suzhou Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of China in Beijing houses a collection of ancient Chinese artifacts, including the Terracotta Army.

The National Art Gallery in Singapore is known for its collection of Southeast Asian art. What is the name of its distinctive dome-shaped building?

  1. Helix Bridge

  2. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

  3. Singapore Flyer

  4. ArtScience Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ArtScience Museum in Singapore is known for its distinctive dome-shaped building and its collection of Southeast Asian art.

Which art museum in India is renowned for its collection of Mughal miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Indian Museum, Kolkata


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India is renowned for its collection of Mughal miniature paintings.

What is the name of the art museum in Tokyo that focuses on Japanese art from the Edo period?

  1. Tokyo National Museum

  2. National Museum of Nature and Science

  3. Edo-Tokyo Museum

  4. Mori Art Museum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo, Japan focuses on Japanese art and culture from the Edo period (1603-1868).

Which art museum in Beijing is known for its collection of ancient Chinese bronzes?

  1. National Museum of China

  2. Palace Museum

  3. Beijing Ancient Observatory

  4. Capital Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of China in Beijing houses a collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, including the famous Simuwu bronze vessels.

The Fukuoka Art Museum in Japan is known for its collection of what type of art?

  1. Contemporary art

  2. Traditional Japanese art

  3. Western art

  4. Asian art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fukuoka Art Museum in Japan is known for its collection of contemporary art, including works by Japanese and international artists.

Which art museum in Singapore is dedicated to the works of local and Southeast Asian artists?

  1. National Gallery Singapore

  2. Singapore Art Museum

  3. Asian Civilisations Museum

  4. Peranakan Museum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Singapore Art Museum is dedicated to the works of local and Southeast Asian artists, showcasing a diverse range of contemporary and traditional art.

The National Museum of India in New Delhi is home to a collection of artifacts from which ancient civilization?

  1. Indus Valley Civilization

  2. Mesopotamia

  3. Ancient Egypt

  4. Ancient Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of India in New Delhi houses a collection of artifacts from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the world.

Which art museum in Seoul is known for its collection of Korean traditional art and artifacts?

  1. National Museum of Korea

  2. Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

  3. Seoul Museum of Art

  4. Gyeongju National Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of Korea in Seoul houses a collection of Korean traditional art and artifacts, including ceramics, paintings, and sculptures.

The Shanghai Museum in China is renowned for its collection of what type of art?

  1. Chinese calligraphy

  2. Chinese paintings

  3. Chinese bronzes

  4. Chinese ceramics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shanghai Museum in China is renowned for its collection of Chinese bronzes, including ancient ritual vessels and weapons.

Which art museum in Tokyo is dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso?

  1. National Museum of Western Art

  2. Mori Art Museum

  3. Edo-Tokyo Museum

  4. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo is dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso, housing a collection of his paintings, sculptures, and prints.

The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India is known for its collection of what type of art?

  1. Modern Indian art

  2. Traditional Indian art

  3. Western art

  4. Contemporary art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India is known for its collection of modern Indian art, including works by renowned Indian artists such as Amrita Sher-Gil and M.F. Husain.

Which art museum in Singapore is dedicated to the Peranakan culture and heritage?

  1. National Gallery Singapore

  2. Singapore Art Museum

  3. Asian Civilisations Museum

  4. Peranakan Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Peranakan Museum in Singapore is dedicated to the Peranakan culture and heritage, showcasing the unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and European influences in Peranakan art, fashion, and lifestyle.

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