The document provides an overview of Asian paintings and sculptures from various regions, including: - Chinese painting began as early as 403-221 BC and included meticulous court-style paintings as well as freestyle ink and water paintings. Common materials included silk and examples given are from the 12th and 2nd century BC. - Indian painting includes the earliest rock paintings from over 5500 BC as well as miniature paintings and examples from the 6th century and 1650. Sculpture began in the 1st-2nd century BC based on religion. - Japanese painting origins date to pottery from 300 BC-300 AD and examples given are from the 1610 and Azuka period tomb paintings. Sculpt