Elements of Art
A continuous mark made on a surface
Line
Before Christ and Anno Domini can be abbreviated to what?
BCE and AD
Describe Roman temple architecture
arches, named for the gods, could worship inside, not just for priests
Liquid clay used as glue is called?
Slip
One color plus black (shades) or white (tints)
Monochromatic color scheme
Gradation of color from darkest to lightest.
Value
Parthenon
Name and Describe the large stadium built in Rome.
Colosseum, used for gladiator battles, shows, and parades.
Name the 4 methods of hand building.
Coils, Slabs, Modeling, Pinch
red and green, yellow and violet, blue and orange
Has two types, positive and negative.
Space
List the 3 major contributions of Greek culture to modern society.
Higher Education, Democratic Government, Olympics
How were Roman temples decorated?
Bright colors and tapestries
Clay that is properly wedged and ready to use?
Plastic clay
3 colors that sit side by side on the color wheel
analogous color scheme
A square is a _______ and a Cube is a ___________
Shape and Form
List 4 major characteristics of Greek Classical Sculpture
Athletes, Muscular, Youthful, Realistic
What is a Triumphal arch?
An archway constructed to honor the accomplishments of an Emperor.
Name the 3 main ingredients to glaze
Silica, Alumina, Flux
blue, green, and violet are a _______ color scheme, red, orange, and yellow are a ______ color scheme.
warm and cool
Has two types, physical, can be touched, and implied, can not be touched.
Texture
Describe Red Figure Ware
Pottery, Red figures glazed on a black background.
What is a frieze?
a relief sculpture above the doorway to temples that depict mythology
Name in correct order the stages of clay drying.
Greenware, Leather Hard, Bone Dry
one primary color and the two colors on either side of its complementary color
split complementary color scheme