3.4 - Landscape of the Soul (Nathalie Trouveroy)
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Practice Questions
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What does the term Shanshui represent in Chinese art?
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of the individual words: 'mountain' and 'water'.
How is Western art generally characterized?
💡 Hint: Consider what Western artists often aim to capture.
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What does Shanshui literally mean?
💡 Hint: Break down the term to find its meaning.
True or False: Western art emphasizes spiritual engagement over realism.
💡 Hint: Consider what defines Western artistic practices.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a specific piece of Western art and describe how it embodies realism. Then, compare it to a Chinese landscape painting, highlighting the philosophical differences.
💡 Hint: Consider the intent behind each artwork.
Discuss how the concepts of Yin and Yang could be visualized in a piece of modern art. Provide reasoning for why this is significant in understanding contemporary artistic expressions.
💡 Hint: Think about how balance and harmony can be depicted in new ways.
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