The Japanese style of ink painting during the 1500s was influenced by Chinese art brought to Japan from Zen monks. Chinese symbols also influenced Japan, as seen in the symbols of the tiger and dragon. Ancient Taoist ideas of yin and yang also made their way to Japan. The Japanese Buddhist practice of meditation and self-discipline were then combined with the ancient Chinese culture.

What conclusion can be made from this passage?

a Japanese Buddhism had nothing to do with Chinese ideas of yin and yang.

b When art is taken from one country to another, it becomes unrecognizable.

c Japanese monks stole ideas and took credit for the tiger and dragon designs.

d When art is brought to a different culture, it often adapts to that culture.

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Josie Stephenson

Social Studies

5 January, 02:34

The Japanese style of ink painting during the 1500s was influenced by Chinese art brought to Japan from Zen monks. Chinese symbols also influenced Japan, as seen in the symbols of the tiger and dragon. Ancient Taoist ideas of yin and yang also made their way to Japan. The Japanese Buddhist practice of meditation and self-discipline were then combined with the ancient Chinese culture.

What conclusion can be made from this passage?

a Japanese Buddhism had nothing to do with Chinese ideas of yin and yang.

b When art is taken from one country to another, it becomes unrecognizable.

c Japanese monks stole ideas and took credit for the tiger and dragon designs.

d When art is brought to a different culture, it often adapts to that culture.

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Abagail Hatfield · Answer 1

The answer is (d.) When art is brought to a different culture, it often adapts to that culture

The passage above clearly emphasizes that art has something to do in the culture development. The passage provided evidence on how the Japanese culture was influenced by the Chinese culture. The art that is brought by will make an impact to one's culture.