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491.
How was the acquisition of the print series made possible?
A Through a government grant
B Through a generous gift from the museum's Asian Art Council
C Through a purchase at auction
D Through an exchange with another museum
492.
When does The Met plan to exhibit the series?
A Early 2026
B Later in 2026
C Early 2027
D The exhibition is not yet scheduled.
493.
What art genre did Hishikawa Moronobu pioneer?
A Sumi-e ink painting
B Ukiyo-e
C Yamato-e
D Nihonga
494.
Why is the acquisition of a complete set of these prints particularly significant?
A They are the artist's earliest works.
B Complete sets of Moronobu's early ukiyo-e prints are exceedingly scarce.
C They were created using a unique printing technique.
D They were commissioned by the Emperor.
495.
What aspect of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) life do the prints depict?
A Samurai battles
B Scenes of urban life, including courtesans, actors, and citizens
C Imperial court ceremonies
D Rural agricultural practices
496.
How many prints are in the complete series?
A 15
B 20
C 25
D 30
497.
In which century were these woodblock prints created?
A 16th century
B 17th century
C 18th century
D 19th century
498.
Who is the artist of the acquired woodblock print series?
A Katsushika Hokusai
B Utagawa Hiroshige
C Hishikawa Moronobu
D Kitagawa Utamaro
499.
What is the title of the acquired Japanese woodblock print series?
A Views of Edo
B The Floating World's Pleasures
C Beauties of the Floating World
D Edo Life in Pictures
500.
Which museum announced the acquisition of a rare Japanese woodblock print series?
A The British Museum
B The Metropolitan Museum of Art
C The Victoria and Albert Museum
D The Art Institute of Chicago