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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

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The first two are right, the last one is D

Yes, your answers are correct!

For the first question, the convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings is "He used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes" (Option A). This technique is known as ink wash painting, where the artist uses varying shades of black ink to create different brushstrokes and textures.

For the second question, the characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints is "They have vivid colors and dramatic subject matter" (Option D). Ukiyo-e prints were known for their vibrant colors and often depicted scenes from the popular culture of the time, such as portraits of kabuki actors or landscapes.

For the third question, the convention used by Plains women to decorate ceremonial clothing is "sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns" (Option D). Beadwork was a traditional art form among the Plains tribes, and it involved meticulously sewing small glass beads onto hide to create intricate designs, often in geometric patterns.

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Yes, your answers are correct.

1. The convention Chinese artist Shen Zhou used in his brush paintings is that he used only black ink to emphasize expressive brushstrokes. (Option A)

2. A characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints is that they have ambiguous space and simple forms. (Option C)

3. The convention used by Plains women to decorate ceremonial clothing is sewing tiny glass beads onto the hide to create geometric patterns. (Option A)