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lines that are drawn, such as an outline of an object.
what is Descriptive lines
a system of writing developed by the Sumerians.
what is Cuneiform
a popular style of vase-painting in Greece from about 550 BCE into the Classical period
what is Red-figure pottery
a niche in the wall of a mosque or other building that indicates the direction of Mecca
what is Mihrab
a belief in the high potential of human nature and human accomplishments, as opposed to a belief man's achievements are only possible through God
what is Humanism
red,blue,yellow are what?
what is primary colors
rock carvings
what is Petroglyph
part of the pottery making process that involves baking the object at a high temperature to remove moisture, set the shape, and increase the hardness
what is Firing
a cross-shaped floor plan of a church
what is Cruciform plan
the use of dark settings and strong shadows
what is Tenebrism
The basic components used to create a work of art.
What is elements of art
era before history was recorded.
what is Prehistory
a technique for painting murals that uses water-based paint applied to wet plaster.
what is fresco.
considered God's representatives on earth, and their will was believed to be God's will.
what is The Byzantine Emperors
Paintings that use natural scenery as the main subject or focus
what is Landscape paintings
The process of analyzing a work of art based on the elements of art and the principles of design.
what is formal analysis
the "Early Dynastic Period," the "Old Kingdom," the "Middle Kingdom," and the "New Kingdom." Are what?
what is periods of Ancient Egyptian History
some of the most intriguing works found at Knossos
what is wall murals
The Church Hagia Sophia, or also known as
what is Church of Holy Wisdom
Medieval art had focused primarily on?
what is Christian themes
used to create space and focus.
what is color
where the most famous cave paintings are
what is Lascaux, France.
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_______ sculptures were frequently melted down and recycled, leaving few older works still intact.
what is bronze
Byzantine books/pages were made from?
what is vellum or calfskin.
a different artistic tradition was growing in northern Europe called?
what is Flemish