Exploring Chinese Art History

1. Who created the artwork titled Seven Worthies of the Bamboo Grove?

B. X. Zhang

C. L. Wang

A. Sun Lu

Seven Worthies of the Bamboo Grove (rubbing), E. Jin, late 4th-early 5th century; stamped bricks, from a tomb near Nanjing

The correct answer is E. Jin, as the artwork Seven Worthies of the Bamboo Grove was created by E. Jin in the late 4th-early 5th century.

Explanation

The correct answer is E. Jin, as the artwork Seven Worthies of the Bamboo Grove was created by E. Jin in the late 4th-early 5th century.

2. Who is attributed to the creation of the artwork 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'?

Vincent van Gogh

Pablo Picasso

Leonardo da Vinci

The correct answer is Gu Kaizhi, who was attributed to the creation of the artwork 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' in the 5th century. The other artists mentioned in the incorrect answers are well-known figures in Western art history, but they did not create this specific artwork.

Explanation

The correct answer is Gu Kaizhi, who was attributed to the creation of the artwork 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' in the 5th century. The other artists mentioned in the incorrect answers are well-known figures in Western art history, but they did not create this specific artwork.

3. Who is attributed to creating the handscroll painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'?

Vincent van Gogh

Pablo Picasso

Leonardo da Vinci

Gu Kaizhi is a Chinese painter of the 5th century, known for his famous handscroll painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'. The other three artists mentioned are not associated with this artwork.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi is a Chinese painter of the 5th century, known for his famous handscroll painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'. The other three artists mentioned are not associated with this artwork.

4. Who is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'?

Wang Ximeng (1096–1119)

Zhao Ji (1082–1135)

Zhang Zeduan (1085–1145)

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' which is a handscroll from the 5th century.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' which is a handscroll from the 5th century.

5. Who is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies'?

Ma Yuan (1160–1225)

Zhao Mengfu (1254–1322)

Zhang Zeduan (1085–1145)

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' as it was created in the 5th century.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is attributed to the painting 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' as it was created in the 5th century.

6. What famous artwork is attributed to Gu Kaizhi and created in the 5th century?

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

Gu Kaizhi is credited with creating the famous artwork 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' in the 5th century, not the artworks suggested in the incorrect answers.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi is credited with creating the famous artwork 'Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies' in the 5th century, not the artworks suggested in the incorrect answers.

7. Who is attributed to the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll?

Wu Daozi (680-740)

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)

Xu Beihong (1895-1953)

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is the correct answer as he is attributed to the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll, dating back to the 5th century.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi (c. 345-c. 406) is the correct answer as he is attributed to the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll, dating back to the 5th century.

8. Who is attributed to the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll from the 5th century?

Zhang Xuan (c. 713–755)

Chen Hongshou (1598–1652)

Mi Fu (1051–1107)

Gu Kaizhi was a famous Chinese painter who is traditionally credited with the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll, which dates back to the 5th century.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi was a famous Chinese painter who is traditionally credited with the Admonitions of the Instructress to Palace Ladies handscroll, which dates back to the 5th century.

9. Who is attributed to the painting 'Nymph of the Luo River'?

Zhang Zeduan

Gu Kaizhi, attributed to, Nymph of the Luo River, handscroll, ink and color on silk; 6th century (11the century copy)

Huang Quan

Wu Daozi

Gu Kaizhi is attributed to the painting 'Nymph of the Luo River', which is a handscroll created in the 6th century (11th century copy). Wu Daozi, Zhang Zeduan, and Huang Quan are not associated with this particular artwork.

Explanation

Gu Kaizhi is attributed to the painting 'Nymph of the Luo River', which is a handscroll created in the 6th century (11th century copy). Wu Daozi, Zhang Zeduan, and Huang Quan are not associated with this particular artwork.

10. Who is the calligrapher of the Family Record rubbing from the 8th century Tang Dynasty?

Dong Qichang (1555-1636)

Yan Zhenqing (709-785), Family Record (rubbing); Tang, 8th century, regular script.

Emperor Taizong of Tang (599-649)

Wang Xizhi (303-361)

Yan Zhenqing is known for his regular script calligraphy during the Tang Dynasty. Wang Xizhi was famous in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Emperor Taizong was a ruler, and Dong Qichang was a calligrapher and painter during the Ming Dynasty, making them incorrect choices.

Explanation

Yan Zhenqing is known for his regular script calligraphy during the Tang Dynasty. Wang Xizhi was famous in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Emperor Taizong was a ruler, and Dong Qichang was a calligrapher and painter during the Ming Dynasty, making them incorrect choices.

11. What is the description of the gilt silver bowl from the mid-Tang period in the 8th century?

Gilt silver bowl, with patterns of animal and arabesques, mid-Tang, 8th century.

Pewter plate, with geometric shapes, late Qing, 19th century.

Ancient bronze vase, with floral designs, early Ming, 15th century.

Copper teapot, with calligraphic inscriptions, Song dynasty, 10th century.

The correct description of the artifact is a gilt silver bowl with patterns of animal and arabesques dating back to the mid-Tang period in the 8th century. The other options provided depict different types of artifacts from varying periods in Chinese history, making them incorrect in the context of the question and answer given.

Explanation

The correct description of the artifact is a gilt silver bowl with patterns of animal and arabesques dating back to the mid-Tang period in the 8th century. The other options provided depict different types of artifacts from varying periods in Chinese history, making them incorrect in the context of the question and answer given.

12. What animal is depicted in the Three-color lead-glazed pottery sculpture from the Tang dynasty?

Phoenix

Horse

Camel, Three-color lead-glazed pottery sculpture, Tang dynasty.

Dragon

The Three-color lead-glazed pottery sculptures from the Tang dynasty often depicted animals such as camels, horses, lions, and mythological creatures. The camel was a common subject due to its importance in the Silk Road trade routes during the Tang dynasty.

Explanation

The Three-color lead-glazed pottery sculptures from the Tang dynasty often depicted animals such as camels, horses, lions, and mythological creatures. The camel was a common subject due to its importance in the Silk Road trade routes during the Tang dynasty.