1.
What do the two forms of art depict?
a. It depicts nothing.
b. A perfect illusionistic likeness in Asia, the essence of inner life and spirit in
Europe.
Perfect art form in Asia and realness in Europe.
A perfect, illusionistic likeness in Europe, the essence of inner life and spirit in
Asia.
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Understanding The Text
Question 1.
(i) Contrast the Chinese view of art with the European view with examples.
Answer:
The Chinese view of art is trying to achieve the essence of inner life and spirit. Wu Daozi’s painting was an example of this.
The European view of art is to create illusionistic likeness. Quinten Metsys’ painting of the fly was an example of this.
(ii) Explain the concept of Shanshui.
Answer:
Shanshui literally means ‘mountain-water’, which when used together represent the word ‘landscape’. It reflects the Daoist view of the universe, which includes more than two elements of an image – Yang, the mountain, Yin, the water and the third element -.the Middle Void, where the two interact.
Question 2.
(i) What do you understand by the terms ‘outsider art’ and ‘art brut’ or ‘raw art’?
Answer:
‘Outsider art’ is the art created by artists who have received no formal training, yet they show talent and artistic insight. ‘Art brut’ or ‘raw art’ is about works of art that were in their raw state with regard to their cultural and artistic influence. Anything like a broken teacup or bangle could be material for a work of art.
(ii) Who was the “untutored genius who
created a paradise” and what is the nature of his contribution to art?
Answer:
Nek Chand, belonging to Chandigarh, was the untutored genius who created a paradise many years ago by building the ‘Rock Garden’ there using stones, broken crockery and recycled material. Nek Chand’s contribution is a highly creative example of ‘raw art’.