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'D'efine These Asian Art Terms

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Introduction:
"If you are interested in Asian art, these are some terms you 'd'efinitely should know...these questions all relate to terms beginning with 'D'...I wish you success."


1. Which of these creatures is a symbol of fidelity in Chinese art?
    Duck
    Dog
    Donkey
    Dolphin


2. A 'dagoba' most resembles which of these other architectural objects in Asia?
    All of these
    Zaydi
    Pagoda
    Chorten


3. Qin Shi Huang Di, the Chinese emperor that united the country in 221 BC, established the 'small seal' script as the official writing style of the Chinese court. Prior to this, on most Chinese art and metalwork could be found 'great seal' characters. What is the term for 'great seal'?
    Da wu
    Da hong
    Da zhuan
    Da ti


4. This creature can be found in traditional art representing the Chinese emperor. To which mythical creature do you imagine I am referring?
    Answer: (A universal creature)


5. Which of these is not an Asian 'dyeing' technique?
    Kanoko
    Ikat
    Batik
    Karma


6. This is the Japanese name for the cosmic Buddha Vairocana, usually depicted in deep meditation seated on a lotus leaf.
    Daishin
    Dokoku
    Doigoga
    Dainichi


7. In Chinese architecture, this is a complex system of wooden U-shaped locks that help support a roof.
    Dehua
    Dacao
    Diending
    Dougong


8. Which of these words refers to 'celestial beings' that can be viewed in Hindu art?
    Darumas
    Dharmas
    Devas
    Dayaks


9. The 'Dong Son' is an ancient bronze-age culture of which modern Asian country?
    Vietnam
    Thailand
    Korea
    Japan


10. A 'dalang wayang' is a person who performs what function in Indonesian performance art?
    Gamelan player
    Puppeteer
    Dancer
    Chanter


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