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AP Art History Vocab

Subjects : fine-arts, ap, history
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1. Exterior masonry support opposing the lateral thrust of a vault.






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






3. Public building used for assembly. Evolved from Greek and Roman Tempe. Foundation of axial plane: entrance at short end with apse at eastern end.






4. Covered walkway outdoors in a cloister - or covered walkway indoors in a church following the apse.






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






6. Early photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre






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






8. A panel located above or behind the altar. Has a predella which is a shelf like base






9. Modeling with light and dark in a drawing to create depth and volume






10. Late 19th cent movement that focused on synthesis of all arts in creation of natural forms that could be mass produced






11. Space between triglyphs in a Dporic frieze carved with a relief figure






12. A greek chambre in the nave where a cult statue would stand. Most famous in the Parthenon






13. 20th century modernist movement that focused on artists personal vision and its emotional impact






14. American art movement of 1960s. Predominantly sculptural - with a focus in a reduction to homogeneous forms.






15. Distorted image that must be viewed in a special way or angle to be correctly perceived






16. Painting applied with thick - heavy surfaces






17. Right angle intersection of two barrel vaults






18. Lost wax method of making a bronze statue






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






20. Concentric bands on arch of church






21. Northern American dolls of the Soutwest representing the powers and spirits living in mountains and water sources






22. Side posts of a doorway






23. Symbol of death -usually a skull






24. Bell tower separate from the main church building






25. Swelling of shaft to adjust for optical allusion






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






27. Having to do with Charlamagne






28. Pointed tool for incising an engraving plate






29. Site for baptism but separate from a church






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






31. Space opens to sky in an ancient Roman house






32. Feminist college by Miriam Schaprio. Assembled fabrics associated with women - and using techniques often used by women.






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






34. Engraving in which image is cut into the plate NOT with a burin - but a steel pencil like tool .






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Led by Matisse --> color is the most important element in a painting - and it is held together by intense line and pattern






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






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






46. Associated with E.Catholic Church






47. Central section of a mosaic






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






49. Area of a church rising above other parts. Along the nave in churches and right below the ceiling






50. Early 20th cent movement of artists who advocated revolution against all forms of traditional values and styles.