In Addition to Their Beautiful Gardens, Another Japanese Cultural Contribution

question 12

Multiple Choice

In addition to their beautiful gardens, another Japanese cultural contribution that represents a fusion of Zen and aesthetics is the

• A) black ink wash.
• B) architectural saturnalia.
• C) Shinto observance.
• D) tea ceremony.
• E) tatami ritual.

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