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Unit 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia, 300 BCE–1980 CE
8.5 Contemporary Art in Asia
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What is the chronological range of contemporary art in Asia addressed in this study material?
300 BCE to 1980 CE
Contemporary Art in Asia from 300 BCE to 1980 CE is characterized by a diverse range of artistic
expressions
Contemporary Asian art combines
traditional
techniques with modern materials.
What dynasty influenced early Buddhist art in South Asia?
Mauryan Empire
Shazia Sikander combines Mughal miniature painting with modern digital art in
South Asian
contemporary art
Match the Central Asian contemporary artist with their focus:
Rashid Arshed ↔️ Sufi imagery
Gulnara Kasmalieva ↔️ Political corruption
Political and social commentary in contemporary art often involves visual representations of social injustices and power
structures
Ai Weiwei's "Sunflower Seeds" uses
porcelain casting
to address political oppression and social inequality
Match the artist with their technique and theme:
Ai Weiwei ↔️ Porcelain casting, political oppression
Barbara Kruger ↔️ Collage, consumerism
Barbara Kruger's "I shop therefore I am" uses collage to critique consumerism and gender
roles
Keith Haring used bold graphic art in mural paintings to raise awareness about
AIDS
and drug abuse
What is the primary focus of Political and Social Commentary in Contemporary Art?
Critiquing societal issues
Ai Weiwei's *Sunflower Seeds* uses porcelain casting to comment on political
oppression
What technique did Barbara Kruger use in her work *I shop therefore I am*?
Collage
Keith Haring's mural paintings address themes of
AIDS
awareness and drug abuse.
The Gupta Period in South Asia emphasized Hindu art and classical
realism
Match the East Asian dynasty with its key art form:
Qin Dynasty ↔️ Terracotta Army
Tang Dynasty ↔️ Landscape paintings
What is the primary art form associated with the Angkor Period in Southeast Asia?
Temple architecture
Colonial influences in Southeast Asia resulted in a blend of
indigenous
and European styles.
What is a key characteristic of contemporary Asian art?
Fusion of traditional and modern styles
Globalization is a major influence on contemporary Asian art, leading to a fusion of traditional and Western
styles
Order the developments in contemporary Asian art:
1️⃣ Growth in experimental art forms
2️⃣ Greater focus on social issues
3️⃣ Expanded use of digital media
Contemporary Asian art addresses
social
and political themes.
Match the South Asian dynasty with its key art form:
Mauryan Empire ↔️ Stupas
Gupta Period ↔️ Sculpture
Mughal Empire ↔️ Miniature paintings
What art form characterizes the Qin Dynasty in East Asia?
Terracotta Army
The Tang Dynasty is considered the golden age of
Chinese
art.
Which religious influences shaped the temple architecture of the Angkor Period?
Hindu and Buddhist
Globalization in contemporary Asian art has led to a fusion of traditional and Western
styles
Who pioneered Chinese landscape painting during the Gupta Period?
Gu Kaizhi
Match the artist with their major contribution:
Ashvaghosha ↔️ Developed early Buddhist art
Sesshū Tōyō ↔️ Master of ink wash painting
Raden Saleh ↔️ Introduced Western painting to Indonesia
Ai Weiwei's "
Sunflower Seeds
" critiques Chinese political oppression.
Which artist uses stone and metal to reflect Zen principles of harmony?
Lee Ufan
What is Cai Guo-Qiang's firework installations known for incorporating?
Chinese calligraphy and symbols
Lee Ufan's sculptures reflect Zen principles of
harmony
Yayoi Kusama's
polka dots
represent interconnectedness and spiritual infinity.
What is the primary theme of Ai Weiwei's "Sunflower Seeds"?
Dissent and social critique
Do Ho Suh's "The Key to My Home" explores the themes of migration and cultural
identity
Match the artwork with its theme:
Sunflower Seeds ↔️ Political critique
The Key to My Home ↔️ Cultural identity
Beyond Paradise ↔️ Thai spirituality
Contemporary Asian art blends
traditional
techniques with modern materials.
What does contemporary Asian art reflect in terms of its cultural heritage?
Rich cultural heritage
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