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