Question

Are my answers right? Which of the following is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings?

He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes.
He painted several seated Buddha in the background.
He painted flat, realistic figures to reflect strength and calmness.
He used one type of brushstroke to give his paintings balance and symmetry.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints?
They have symmetrical balance and detailed forms. They have highly textured details and many colors. They have ambiguous space and simple forms. They have vivid colors and dramatic subject matter.
Which of the following is a convention used by Plains women to decorate ceremonial clothing?
wrapping thin shavings of cedar with thread to create floral designs
sewing leaves and other natural materials onto the hide to create designs
wrapping long strips of human hair with sinew to create fringe
sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns
1. A 2. C 3. A Am I right?

Answer 1

A, C, and A are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shen Zhou was a Chinese artist, he is considered as the founder of Wu School. In his works, we can see how freedom of composition is explored and the emphasis given through expressive brushstrokes, which was one of the main characteristics of Wu School.

Ukiyo-e is a kind of Japanese art which was famous between 17th and 19th Century. Women, Kabuki actors and Sumo wrestlers were a popular topic among artists who produced this woodblock prints. As we can see in many examples, ambiguous forms were used to create an effect on the public; also simple forms were the main forms in this kind of art.

Plains women created floral designs with cedar, as we can see in many pictures. This was something common due to the nature of the tree.

Answer 2

Here are the answers to the given questions above.
1. The option that is a convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings is He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes. Your answer is right. It is option A.
2. The option that is a characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints is that they have ambiguous space and simple forms. The answer is option C.
3. The convention that is used by Plains women to decorate ceremonial clothing is wrapping thin shavings of cedar with thread to create floral designs. The answer is A.
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