Indian, Japanese/Chinese, Early Renaissance Art
Across
- 2. A technique particularly used with oil mediums in which a transparent layer of paint is laid over another, usually lighter, painted/laid area.
- 5. An artwork that brings all 4 points of the compass together. This was believed to unify heaven and earth.
- 7. The 32 distinguishing features of Buddha.
- 9. A Japanese building used for Buddhist teachings. Also used to hold tea ceremonies.
- 10. A technique where tempera is applied to plaster that has been allowed to dry first.
- 14. Diagram of the cosmos as envisioned by Buddha. Used for meditation.
- 15. A long Eastern Asian scroll meant to be shared by three people.
- 16. A building that was meant to be a palace that symbolized Amida in Western Paradise. Seen in Byod-in.
- 17. Philosophy that emphasizes the close relationship between humans and nature, bringing humans into harmony with "the way" or Dao.
- 19. The study of symbolic types of representation in art history
- 21. A divine creature in the form of a plump, naked little boy, often with wings. Called a cupid or cherub in classical art.
Down
- 1. A religious structure enclosing a relic chamber.
- 3. The release from Samsara.
- 4. A true or wet fresco
- 6. A monumental building used as a tomb.
- 8. An altarpiece constructed from multiple panels, sometimes with hinges to allow for movable wings.
- 11. The art of highly ornamental handwriting.
- 12. Cycle of rebirth/reincarnation
- 13. Stamps that contained information about the artist of an artwork, comments about the quality of the painting, or responses to earlier comments. Many collectors and viewers signed paintings with these.
- 18. The Hindu lord of Existence.
- 20. A circular opening, usually found either as windows or at the apex of a dome.