Asked by Kayla Piercy on Jul 03, 2024
The Legends of Mount Shigi represents a type of narrative handscroll painting belonging to which of the following genres?
A) Erotic court tales
B) Japanese travel journals
C) Histories of the Nara court
D) Pious Buddhist tales
Legends of Mount Shigi
Likely refers to historical or religious narratives associated with Mount Shigi in Japan, though not a widely recognized term in literature or history.
Pious Buddhist Tales
Stories within Buddhist literature that illustrate the moral virtues and ethical principles of Buddhism, often focusing on the lives and teachings of the Buddha and his followers.
- Apprehend the narrative mechanisms and elements inherent in Japanese handscrolls.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the narrative mechanisms and elements inherent in Japanese handscrolls.