Author Question: Compare and contrast the influences that the religions of Asia have had on the arts of those ... (Read 99 times)

nramada · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Compare and contrast the influences that the religions of Asia have had on the arts of those regions. Relate your statements to specific works of art.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the relationships and influences between the cultures and arts of China and Japan. Make reference to specific works, styles, artists, and/or periods to support your statements.

What will be an ideal response?

rekilledagain · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Responses will vary depending on the selection of artwork. Art forms are a result of philosophy and belief systems of different cultures, and physical objects play a part in the representation of these beliefs and bring tangibility to the unknown.

Answer to Question 2

Responses will vary depending on the selection of artworks. Japan was profoundly transformed during the Asuka period when elements of Chinese culture reached the islands through the intermediary of Korea. One profound and lasting acquisition was Buddhism, accompanied by the art and architecture that China had developed from this religion.