CHAPTER 27
China and Korea after1279


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
kaolin
handscrolls
hanging scrolls
lacquer
album leaves
porcelain
kiln


Ming Vase

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 720-721.
    b.  Discuss the invention -- and perfection -- of Chinese procelain.  See page 722.
    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 728-729.
    d.  How did the People's Republic of China transform the traditional art of China?  See page 730.


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 722. 
    b.  
Aerial View and tour of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China.  Ming and Qing Dynasties, 17th century and later.  Page 723.
    c .  "Dwelling in the Qingbian Mountains" by Dong Qichang, China, Ming Dynasty, early 17th century.  Handscroll, ink on paper.  See page 727. 
    d.  "Man in a House beneath a Cliff" by Shitao, China, Qing Dynasty, late 17th century.  Album leaf, ink and colors on paper.  Wang Collection, New York.  See page 728.
    e.  Dish with lobed rim, China, Qing Dynasty, c. 1700.  White porcelain with overglaze.  See page 729.  View a similar Qing Dynasty dish.
    f.  "The Kumgang Mountains" by Chong San, Korea, Choson Dynasty, 1734.  Hanging Scroll, ink on paper.  Hoam Art Museum, Kyunggi-Do.  Page 732.


5.  Explore these sites on the Internet:

    a.  "The Asian Arts Mongolian Exhibition"
    b.  Tour the art of China in "Beijing before the Olympics!"
    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. 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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