The arrangement of the objects in this Chinese painting reflect Taoist and Buddhist principles and philosophies. Which of these principles or philosophies is best demonstrated by the placement of the tall cliffs in the background and a small building with trees in the foreground?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

simplicity
simplicity

perseverance
perseverance

harmony
harmony

balance

Answer 1

balance

Answer 2

Chinese calligraphy is more than just a picture using symbols. What is the Chinese name for the source of life, or breath, that is expressed through the artist’s brush?
(1 point)
Responses

ch’i
ch’i

xue
xue

tao
tao

huo

Answer 3

ch’i

Answer 4

This Chinese painting shows a man seated in a pavilion. What Taoist and Buddhist philosophy is the artist communicating by placing the man in this wilderness location?
(1 point)
Responses

Keep a balanced perspective on life
Keep a balanced perspective on life

Live a peaceful, happy life.
Live a peaceful, happy life.

Keep harmony between man and nature.
Keep harmony between man and nature.

Live a creative live.

Answer 5

Keep harmony between man and nature.