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Discuss the influence of Chinese culture on Japanese art by comparing and contrasting two works or structures. For instance, discuss the portrayal of women and gender relationships in the Tale of Genji and in the Night Revels of Han Xizai, or depictions of nature, or Priest Koya and a Chinese luohan (arhat), decorated objects like pottery, or other comparable artworks. In what way did the Japanese transform Chinese art? Take into account style, technique, materials, themes. Use vocabulary terms.