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CHAPTER 26
From the Mongols to the Moderns:
The Art of Later China and Korea

1. Read the chapter.

Take a look at "Look At Chinese Painting" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Click here to explore "Images of Taiwan," a web photo exhibition.

2. Vocabulary and terminology...do you know what these words mean?

calligraphy            literati    painting                 handscrolls
hanging scrolls     kaolin
album leaves         kilm                              porcelain               lacquer

3. Can you discuss these issues and ideas?

    a. What are some of the artistic devices and art elements that characterized the works of the Yuan literati painters? See pages 764-766.
    b. Discuss the invention -- and perfection -- of Chinese procelain. See page766 and the inset on page 767.
    c. What is Shitao's specific interest in the 'single brush stroke' and the 'primoridial line' and how have these influenced the art of China? See page 772.
    d. How did the People's Republic of China transform the traditional art of China? See page 774.

4. Take note of these works of art shown in our text:

    a. Temple Vase, China, Yuan Dynasty, 1351. White porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze. See page 766. View a similar work from the Yuan Dynasty.
    b. "Dwelling in the Qingbian Mountains" by Dong Qichang, China, Ming Dynasty, early 17th century. Handscroll, ink on paper. See page 771.
    c. "Landscape" by Shitao, China, Qing Dynasty, late 17th century. Album leaf, ink and colors on paper. Wang Collection, New York. See page 772.
    d. Dish with lobed rim, China, Qing Dynasty, c. 1700. White porcelain with overglaze. See page 773. View a similar Qing Dynasty dish.
    e. Aerial View of the Imperial Palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Ming and Qing Dynasties, 17th century and later. Page 767.
    f. "The Kumgang Mountains" by Chong San, Korea, Choson Dynasty, 1734. Hanging Scroll, ink on paper. Hoam Art Museum, Kyunggi-Do. Page 775.

5. Explore these sites on the Internet:

    a. "The Asian Arts Mongolian Exhibition"
    b. From the Phoenix Art Museum, "Secret World of the Forbidden City."
    c.   See the paintings of some of the greatest Chinese artists of all time!
    d. Learn about "feng shui" on the Internet!
    e. Explore the amazing ceramics of Korea.

6. Write a report related to issues in #3 or works of art in #4 from this chapter OR from the next chapter, the art of Japan...take your pick. See the Schedule for date due.

While you're at it, bring me a Ming Vase...the URL with a beautiful image!

7. Respond to someone else's report with a comment or question through the LISTSERV and participate in the discussion with others. See the Schedule for date due.

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