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AP Art History Vocab

Subjects : fine-arts, ap, history
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1. Female figure used as structural column






2. A hall with a roof supported by columns. popular in Egyptian architecture.






3. Using simple geometric figures rather than gestures






4. Back to back columns with lions to indicated 4 directions






5. Right angle intersection of two barrel vaults






6. First major american avant hard movement. Art expressed state of mind to evoke emotional response from the viewer






7. Pointed tool for incising an engraving plate






8. Abstract painting in which the gesture is seen as the subject of the painting






9. Rod in Greek mythology intertwined with serpents and magical powers. Most commonly associated with Hermes and medical symbolism






10. Site for baptism but separate from a church






11. The wine and wafer that symbolize the last supper - literally or figuratively






12. Engraving on a metal plate covered in a protective wax. Incised parts are etched when surface is bathed in acid.






13. Painting applied with thick - heavy surfaces






14. Associated with E.Catholic Church






15. Exterior masonry support opposing the lateral thrust of a vault.






16. Early 20th cent movement that rejected naturalistic deception of shapes and forms






17. Black cube symbolizing the center of Islam in Mecca






18. Mythological battles among greek heroes






19. Composition made by combing various materials






20. Art movement in response to nihilism and horror of WWI. Rejection of art and civilizations that produced it in favor of the absurd






21. Greek monster with head and body of a lion - trail of a serpant/dragon - and 2nd head of a goat from the butt






22. Bell tower separate from the main church building






23. Highest point in Greek city-state - specifically Athens.






24. Full sized preliminary sketch for a painting






25. American avant-garde movement of the 1960s that stressed the ideas of the artist rather than the final product






26. A sculptural medium made of ivory and gold. Known especially in the statue of Athena in the Parthenon






27. Referring to medieval art of British Isles






28. Clothing of men and women in greece. Tunic-like






29. Name of an image that depicts an anthroned virgin mary and baby jesus






30. Art movement that captured the spirit of 1850s+. After WWII - associated with formalism.






31. Top of a columns shaft where it joints the lintel.






32. Symbol of death -usually a skull






33. Alomd shaped glory surrounding christ figure on tympanum.






34. Art emphasizing derived character with visual reference to objects in nature.






35. 'Fear of empty space' meaning total covering of space with pattern. Popular in ISlamic and Hiberno Saxon art






36. Space opens to sky in an ancient Roman house






37. Elaborate - flowery - grandoise art and architecture. Associated with rococo design --> elegant furniture - ornamental mirrors - and extravagant detail.






38. French elements in Italian art. Focused on lavish fabric - intricate ornamentation - and brilliant color.






39. Early photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre






40. LAte Renaissance movement in which mannerisms were used to evoke emotional expression






41. Theory about nature of art - expression - and beauty.






42. Refrence to elevation in clouds and heaven - which includes angelic and historical figures






43. Grays and monochrome used to shade a painting. Most frequently in outer sides of altarpieces






44. Late 19th cent movement attempting to capture fleeting moment of nature






45. Painting technique using pigments ground in water






46. Building material devised by ancient romans. Made of lime - volcanic sand - and gravel






47. Semi-circular form at a short end of a basilica or eastern end of the nave






48. Torso pointing in one direction and shoulders - arm -s or legs in another with weight unevenly distributed.






49. Post-modernist art creating an environment in a room or gallery






50. Canopy on Columns. Most often seen over an altar - st.Peters