What Device Does the Artist of the Illustrations in the Tale

question 48

Multiple Choice

What device does the artist of the illustrations in the Tale of Genji handscrolls use to show the interior space of a building?

• A) Shows only the interior space, no exterior
• B) Paints the room with no ceiling or roof
• C) Paints interior in bright colors, exterior black ink lines only
• D) Paints figures as if on a stage, with no ceiling or walls

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Joint Tenants

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Right of Survivorship

A legal principle in joint ownership where the surviving owner(s) automatically inherit the share of a deceased owner.

Executor

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Per Capita

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