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Art History Test 2

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"Portrait of a Roman General" Rome, c. 75-50 BCE

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  1. 1—"Portrait of a Roman General"
    Rome, c. 75-50 BCE    "Portrait of a Roman General" Rome, c. 75-50 BCE
  2. 2—"Pont du Gard"
    Late 1st century BCE Rome, Modern day France    "Pont du Gard" Late 1st century BCE Rome, Modern day France
  3. 3—"Temple of Portunus"
    Rome, late 2nd century BCE    "Temple of Portunus" Rome, late 2nd century BCE
  4. 4What is NATURALISM?a style of artistic representation based on accurate detail
  5. 5what is VERISM?a style of extreme/strict naturalism that became popular in late Roman portraiturewhat is VERISM?
  6. 6what is a PATRICIAN?a group of ruling class families in Ancient Rome
  7. 7what is a PLEBEIAN?general non-patrician population of Ancient Rome
  8. 8what is INTUITIVE PERSPECTIVE?objects are placed at an angle to the picture plane, but their linear elements don't converge at a single point
  9. 9what is ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE?creating depth in a painting or drawing by using color and blurring to mimic natural effectswhat is ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE?
  10. 10what is an ENGAGED COLUMN?a column partially embedded in a wall so only part of it is seen
  11. 11—"Portrait of Augustus of Prima Porta",
    Julio-Claudian Dynasty Rome,
    c. 20    "Portrait of Augustus of Prima Porta", Julio-Claudian Dynasty Rome, c. 20
  12. 12—"Column of Trajan",
    Rome, c. 110-113 CE.    "Column of Trajan", Rome, c. 110-113 CE.
  13. 13—The Pantheon,
    Rome, c. 118-128 CE    The Pantheon, Rome, c. 118-128 CE
  14. 14what was the JULIO-CLAUDIAN DYNASTY?first roman imperial dynasty, consisted of the first five emporers (augustus, tiberius, caligula, claudius, and nero)
    existed from 27 BC to 68 AD
  15. 15what was the FLAVIAN DYNASTY?roman imperial dynasty that took over after julio-claudian dynasty, consisted of Vespasian and his two sons Titus and Domitian
    lasted from 69 AD to 96 AD
  16. 16what is a TRIUMPHAL ARCH?monumental structure in the shape of an archway, used to show victory/triumph
  17. 17what is a FORUM?a place of meeting for exchange of ideas and views
  18. 18what is the VIA SACRA?the main street of ancient rome
  19. 19what is a basilica?used to be a roman forums, later became design for churches
  20. 20what is a NAVE?central stretch of a church where a congregation would be seated
  21. 21what is an OCULUS?a circular opening in the center of a dome
  22. 22what is damnatio memoriae?"condemnation of memory", all images and records of a person must be destroyed
  23. 23what are COFFERS?a series of sunken panels in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling
  24. 24what is a TETRARCHY?government where power is split amongst 4 people, became instituted in rome from 293-313 AD
  25. 25what is an equestrian statue?statue of dude on horse
  26. 26—"Portrait of Constantine the Great"
    (Previously Portrait of Maxentius)
    Rome, c 315 AD    "Portrait of Constantine the Great" (Previously Portrait of Maxentius) Rome, c 315 AD
  27. 27—"Wall with Torah Niche"
    Syria, 244-245 CE.    "Wall with Torah Niche" Syria, 244-245 CE.
  28. 28—"Good Shepherd, Orants, and Story of Jonah",
    from the Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus, Rome.
    Late 3rd-early 4th century.    "Good Shepherd, Orants, and Story of Jonah", from the Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus, Rome. Late 3rd-early 4th century.
  29. 29what is an APSE?semicircular end of a church where an altar may be, typically with a domed roof
  30. 30what is a TRANSEPT?two "arms" coming off of each side of a church
  31. 31what is a CLERESTORY?a high section of a church wall with windows
  32. 32what is an AMBULATORY?walkway around the apse
  33. 33what is a basilica plan church?looks like this, apse (containing altar) is at the far endwhat is a basilica plan church?
  34. 34what is a central plan church?more circled-shaped, altar goes in the middle, big ol dome
  35. 35—"Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus",
    c. 359 CE. Rome    "Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus", c. 359 CE. Rome
  36. 36—"Mosaics of Justinian and Theodora with attendants",
    San Vitale, Ravenna.
    C. 547 CE.    "Mosaics of Justinian and Theodora with attendants", San Vitale, Ravenna. C. 547 CE.
  37. 37—"Church of Hagia Sophia", designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus for the Emperor Justinian, Constantinople. 532-537 CE."Church of Hagia Sophia", designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus for the Emperor Justinian, Constantinople. 532-537 CE.
  38. 38what is ICONOCLASM?when religious icons are seen negatively and destroyed
  39. 39what is a CODEX?old type of book
  40. 40what is a PENDENTIVE?what is a PENDENTIVE?
  41. 41—The Staffordshire Hoard, 7th or 8th century (Medieval Europe)The Staffordshire Hoard, 7th or 8th century (Medieval Europe)
  42. 42—"Page with Man from the Book of Durrow", c. 660-680"Page with Man from the Book of Durrow", c. 660-680
  43. 43what is a STAVE CHURCH?Medieval wooden christian church, popular in north-western europewhat is a STAVE CHURCH?
  44. 44who was Charlemagne?european ruler who united central and western europe in early middle ages, wanted to recreate the height of the roman empire
  45. 45what is a RELIQUARY?a container for holy relics
  46. 46what is an ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT?manuscript in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as initials, borders and miniature illustrations
  47. 47what was the CAROLINGIAN DYNASTY?Frankish noble family founded by Charlemagne's father, ruled from 750 to 987
  48. 48—"Reliquary Statue of Sainte Foy", Conques, France. Mostly late 9th or early 10th century"Reliquary Statue of Sainte Foy", Conques, France. Mostly late 9th or early 10th century
  49. 49—"Last Judgment tympanum", Cathedral of Saint Lazare, Autun, c. 1120 -1145"Last Judgment tympanum", Cathedral of Saint Lazare, Autun, c. 1120 -1145
  50. 50—Virgin and Child, (“The Morgan Madonna”), France, late 12th centuryVirgin and Child, (“The Morgan Madonna”), France, late 12th century
  51. 51what is a PORTAL?door or entryway of a building
  52. 52what is a TYMPANUM?semi-circular decorative wall surface over an entryway
  53. 53what is a TRUMEAU?a central supporting (often decorated) pillar in a doorway
  54. 54what is a LINTEL?horizontal supporting beam over an entryway
  55. 55what is a HISTORIATED CAPITAL?a capital of a pillar decorated with relief sculpture
  56. 56what is a CLOISTER?this kinda walkwaywhat is a CLOISTER?
  57. 57—"Chartres Cathedral" (Notre-Dame of Chartres), building phases beginning
    c. 1134, 1194, 1260, 1507    "Chartres Cathedral" (Notre-Dame of Chartres), building phases beginning c. 1134, 1194, 1260, 1507
  58. 58—"North transept rose window and lancets", Chartres Cathedral, c. 1220"North transept rose window and lancets", Chartres Cathedral, c. 1220
  59. 59—"Ekkehard and Uta"
    West Chapel of Naumberg Cathedral, c. 1245-60    "Ekkehard and Uta" West Chapel of Naumberg Cathedral, c. 1245-60
  60. 60what is a TRACERY?stonework that supports glass in a gothic windowwhat is a TRACERY?
  61. 61what is a ROSE WINDOW?type of circular stained glass window in gothic architecturewhat is a ROSE WINDOW?
  62. 62what is a LANCET WINDOW?tall, narrow window with pointed arch shape in gothic architecture
  63. 63what is a FLYING BUTTRESS?support system for buildings in gothic architecture that distributes the weight outwardswhat is a FLYING BUTTRESS?
  64. 64what are JAMB FIGURES?statues carved on the jambs of a doorway or window
  65. 65what is a CATHEDRAL?big ass fancy church with a bishop
  66. 66—"Virgin and Child"
    c. 1339, France.    "Virgin and Child" c. 1339, France.
  67. 67—"Ivory chest with scenes from Courtly Romances"
    c. 1330-50, Paris, France.    "Ivory chest with scenes from Courtly Romances" c. 1330-50, Paris, France.
  68. 68—Giotto, "Virgin and Child Enthroned"
    c. 1305-10. Italy.    Giotto, "Virgin and Child Enthroned" c. 1305-10. Italy.
  69. 69—Ambrogio Lorenzetti, "Fresco Series of the Sala Della Pace in the Palazzo Pubblico"
    Siena, Italy. 1338-40.    Ambrogio Lorenzetti, "Fresco Series of the Sala Della Pace in the Palazzo Pubblico" Siena, Italy. 1338-40.
  70. 70what is an ALTARPIECE?work of art set above and behind an altar
  71. 71what is an ANDACHTSBILD?german for "devotional image", designed as aids for prayer or contemplation
  72. 72what is a VESPERBILD?"image of the vespers", original kind of pieta
  73. 73what is a PIETA?work of art (usually sculpture) depicting virgin mary cradling the dead body of jesus
  74. 74what was the BLACK DEATH?massive outbreak of the bubonic plague, killed 75 to 200 million from 1347-1351

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