Japanese and Chinese Art History

Vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from Japanese and Chinese art history.

Jomon Period

Japan's earliest distinct culture, known for its clay pottery decorated with coil designs.

Yayoi Period

Period characterized by simpler, refined pottery and the introduction of bronze and iron tools.

Kofun

Means 'old tomb'; refers to large burial mounds built for the elite in ancient Japan.

Haniwa

Clay figurines placed around burial sites in Japan during the Kofun Period.

Asuka Period

Introduced Buddhism to Japan, influencing art and architecture.

Nara Period

Period in which Nara became the capital, known for its bronze statues and architecture.

Heian Period

Characterized by painted mandalas and narrative scroll painting.

Kamakura Period

Marked the shift of power from the emperor to the shogun, featuring realistic wooden portraits.

Muromachi Period

Notable for Zen Buddhism and gardens that promoted meditation.

Momoyama Period

Known for creating castles and the emergence of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Edo Period

Characterized by ukiyo-e woodblock prints, focusing on everyday life and beauty.

Terracotta Army

Sculptures created during the Qin Dynasty depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang.

Song Dynasty

Famous for its landscape painting and ceramics, reflecting harmony with nature.

Ming Dynasty

Noted for high-quality ceramics and court-sponsored artistic themes.

Qing Dynasty

Characterized by a highly decorative style and Western influence in arts.

Republican Period

Time when traditional Chinese art faced pressure from Western influences while maintaining cultural identity.

Socialist Realism

Artistic movement that promoted Communist ideals in China.

Indus Valley Civilization

One of the earliest urban cultures in present-day Pakistan and India, known for sophisticated city planning.

Mughal Empire

A high point in Indian art marked by the blend of Persian, Islamic, and Indian styles.

Indian Modernism

Movement in the 20th century reflecting India's social and political aspirations through new styles.

Contemporary Indian Art

Diverse art forms exploring identity, environment, gender, and politics in a global context.