Question

This piece is an example of Japanese calligraphy. Besides humor and sadness, the main theme of this poem is __________. a. faith c. love b. prosperity d. turmoil

Answer 1

The answer is C, Love

Answer 2

c. love

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a page from the Album leaf from the Ishiyama-gire (Ink with gold and silver on decorated and collaged paper, 52 x 17’’).

Its from the Heian period, early 12th century.

It is a fragment of a love poem that also express a lot of sadness.

This especific page is of two tanka by courtier Ki-no Tsurayuki.