2011-2012 Key Documents

Key Vocabulary Terms:

Elements and Principles of Art

Color Theory

Carvings: High Relief, Low Relief

Incise

"Civilized"

Stele

Hierarchical Scale

Votive Figure

Narrative

Idealistic vs Realistic/Naturalistic

Lamassu

Relief Sculpture (High Relief vs Low Relief)

Atmospheric Perspective

Fresco

Chiaroscuro

Contrapposto

Continuous Narative

Atmospheric Perspective/Aerial Perspective

Momento Mori

Architecture

Post and Lintel

Dolmen

Corbel

Column (engaged, free standing)

Megalith

Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Column

Facade

Porch

Pediment

Entablature

Orthogonal Plan

Caryatid

Arch

Clerestory

Colonnade

Buttressing

Oculus

Coffers

Nave

Peristyle

Pendentive

Squinch

Sacred Structures

Mastaba

Ziggurat

Tomb

Temple (Parthenon, Pantheon, Etruscan)

Bsilica

Central Plan Church

Stupa

Pagoda