This is the term used to describe scenes of and along the Nile.
What is Nilotic.
100
This term is used to describe early civilization's use of recalling things observed from nature and life. These civilizations do not draw or sculpt from life, but rather rely on their recall of previous observations to create images and objects resulting in a greater degree of simplification and abstraction.
What is a memory image
100
This type of fresco is achieved when pigment is applied to dry plaster; it does not last as long as the other type of fresco.
What is fresco secco.
100
An ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof, consisting of an underground burial chamber. Oftentimes a room or rooms were built above it (at ground level) in which to store offerings.
What is a mastaba.
100
The spirit or soul in Egyptian theology is known as this. One's soul must have a safe place to be housed (a well-preserved body or a figurative sculpture) in order for it to continue on in the after life.
What is the ka.
200
A walled fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.
What is a citadel.
200
In two dimensions this term describes the creation of the illusion of three-dimensional form using light and shadow. In three dimensions this describes an additive or subtractive process to shape form.
What is modeling.
200
This brightly-colored stone naturally occurs in Afghanistan and was highly-sought after by Egyptians, and was widely used throughout Mesopotamia.
What is lapis lazuli.
200
A rectangular stepped tower with sloping sides, sometimes surmounted by a temple, and made solidly of mud bricks.
What is a ziggurat.
200
In Egyptian practice, this is the name of a figurative sculpture used as an insurance policy for the spirit, should the body be disturbed.
What is the serdab figure.
300
In Mycenaean civilizations, this large central room served as the architectural influence for Greek temples, but for Mycenaeans, functioned as a central meeting hall.
What is a megaron.
300
This joinery technique was used to lock together the post-and-lintel construction of Stonehenge.
What are mortise-and-tenon joints.
300
During the Egyptian embalming process, the body was wrapped with strips of this material.
What is linen.
300
The distinct, typically broader section at the head of a pillar or column; in Egypt we looked at bud and flower versions of these.
What is a capital.
300
Egyptians 'hired' this civilization (known as fierce warriors) to help them defend their borders.
Who are the Nubians.
400
The use or study of images or symbols in visual arts.
Or, the visual images, symbols, or modes of representation collectively associated with a civilization, movement, religion, or person.
What is iconography.
400
An object or work of art that is made of metal hammered into relief from the reverse side.
What is repousse.
400
Egyptian Books of the Dead were made of this material.
What is papyrus.
400
A room with high ceilings and filled with columns (often seen in Egyptian Temples).
Hypostyle Hall.
400
Egyptians hired this civilization to help them with their trade and military excursions throughout the Mediterranean because they were extremely competent sailors.
Who were the Minoans.
500
A simplified image or representation in order to, through economy of line, clearly and succinctly convey an idea or subject.
What is schematic.
500
A type of architecture that consists of a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones.
What is megalithic architecture.
500
A fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, typically white, used often by the Egyptians and typically for flooring. However, it was used throughout Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean.
What is alabaster.
500
Tholos Tombs/Beehive Tombs were used by what civilization?
Who are the Mycenaeans.
500
A type of vessel [for libations] typically having the form of an animal's head or a horn, with the hole at the bottom.