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ART100
Living with Art
Chapter #14 Vocabulary
Acropolis - main architectural advance in the classical period of Greece.
Cuneiform-wedge-shaped depressions made by the ancient Mesopotamians in clay in
order to inscribe the characters of their written language.
Entasis-an almost imperceptible convex tapering (an apparent swelling) in the shaft of a
column
Hellenistic-period of style in Mediterranean culture influenced by the Greek art world
following the conquest of Alexander the Great. The expression of inner emotions
were more important than beauty to the artists of this period.
Kore-a Greek statue of a clothed maiden. Greek literally for “girl.”
Kouros-a Greek statue of a male youth who may have been a god or an athlete. Greek
literally for “young man.”
Krater-a Greek bowl with a wide mouth, two handles, and a foot. Vessels used for
mixing wine with water at special meals called banquets or symposia.
Mesopotamia-where the first cities and schools were located; located between the Tigris
and Euphrates River; main religion was Polytheism; Babylonians were the first
Mesopotamian Empire
Sumeria-first civilization established in 3500 B.C.. The priest held the power here;
created cuneiform; Sumerians developed the wheel, sail, and rudders.
Sunken relief-figures are carved out of surface wood etching.
Ziggurat- “to build on raised area” Tall structures from ancient Mesopotamia
Chapter #15 Vocabulary
Aisles-in architecture, a long, narrow space on either side of the nave of a church
Ambulatory-a continuous aisle around a circular building, or a semi-circular aisle curving
around the aspe of a church behind the main altar.
Animal style-characterized by its emphasis on animal and bird motifs
Apse-the semi--circular or polygonal recess at the end of a Christian church opposite the
main entry, or in a wall of a Roman Basilica where the altar was placed
Basilica-in architecture, a type of building erected in ancient Rome as a hall of justice and
commerce; had rectangular plan with 2 or 4 rows of columns
Carolingian-French and German art from the 8
th
to the early 10
th
century. Carolingian
artists laid the foundation for the Middle Ages. Artisans created beautiful
illuminated manuscripts and works of gold, silver, and gems among other materials
Clerestory-refers to a wall of a building which is raised above an adjoining room
Embroidery-making and arranging stitches of variously colored threads
Gothic-style of architecture, painting, and sculpture which flourished in Western Europe
(mainly in France and England) in the later Middle Ages
Icon-a picture; a sculpture, or even a building, when regarded as an object of
Christianity

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 ART100 Living with Art Chapter #14 Vocabulary Acropolis - main architectural advance in the classical period of Greece. Cuneiform-wedge-shaped depressions made by the ancient Mesopotamians in clay in order to inscribe the characters of their written language. Entasis-an almost imperceptible convex tapering (an apparent swelling) in the shaft of a column Hellenistic-period of style in Mediterranean culture influenced by the Greek art world following the conquest of Alexander the Great. The expression of inner emotions were more important than beauty to the artists of this period. Kore- ...
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