Vocabulary
A word used for a structure made from giant stones
What is Megalithic?
Material most commonly used in classical sculpture.
What is Marble?
Early example of post and lintel.
What is Stonehenge?
Pharaoh depicted with his wife.
Who was Menkaure?
Long ears + monk's rope.
Who was Buddha?
What is Neolithic?
This man had sculptures made of himself to show his devotion to Geshtinanna.
Who was Gudea?
This structure was designed using the golden section and proportions 4:9.
What is the Parthenon?
Pharaoh depicted in bluish stone
Who was Khafre?
Figure found covered in natural pigment
Who was the Woman from Willendorf?
Imaginary line that connects heaven and earth.
What is an Axis Mundi?
Greek proportions for sculpting a figure
8 x the head = height
This building was designed with an oculus.
What is the Pantheon?
This ruler united China.
Who was Qin?
Stones, Gravel, Railings
What is a Zen Garden?
The largest figure is the most important.
What is Hieratic scale?
This ruler was depicted seated with a god looking over his head.
Who was Khafre? (with the falcon Ra)
Columns: Doric, Ionic and....
What is Corinthian?
This ruler is depicted victoriously in hieratic scale
Who was Naramsin?
Contour, charcoal, natural pigments
What are the Lascaux cave paintings?
Building housing a tomb.
What is a mausoleum?
Dances the dance of creation and destruction.
Who is the Nataraja: Shiva as Lord of Dance?
Closed structure with some of Buddha's remnants.
What is The Great Stupa?
First known architect.
Who was Imhotep?
Prince clad in luscious garments and carrying jewelry
What was Buddha as a Bodhisattva?