Chapter 5 - Ancient Greek Art
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krater | an ancient Greek wide-mouthed bowl for mixing wine and water |
meander | key pattern around the rim of a krater |
cella | the chamber at the center of an ancient temple |
naos | in a classical temple, this room is where the cult statue usually stood |
entasis | the convex profile in the shaft of a column |
acropolis | high city |
kore | statue of a goddess or maiden |
amphora | two-handled storage jar |
contrapposto | counterbalance |
pediment | the triangular space (gable) at the end of a building, formed by the ends of the sloping roof above the colonnade |
triglyph | a triple projecting, grooved member of a Doric frieze that alternates with metopes |
gigantomachy | battle of gods and giants |
peristyle | a colonnade all around the cella and its porch(es) |
stereobate | the first step leading up to a building, such as the Parthenon |
frieze | the part of an entablature between the architrave and cornice; any scupltured or painted band in a building |
Nike | athena's attendant who is the personification of victory |
parapet | a low, protective wall along the edge of a balcony or roof |
humanism | emphasis on education and on expanding knowledge, exploration of individuals potential and a desire to excel, and a commitment to civic responsibilities and moral duty |
portico | roofed colonnade |
caryatid | a female figure that functions as a supporting column |
kouros | statue of male youth |
peplos | simple, long, woolen, belted garment |
tholos | temple with a circular plan |
Hellenistic | term given to the culture that developed after the death of Alex the Great in 323 BCE and lasted almost 3 centuries until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 31 BCE |
entablature | the part of a building above the columns and below the roof |
metope | panel between the triglyphs in a Doric frieze, often sculpted in relief |
volute | spiral, scroll-like form characteristic of the Ionic order |
peripteral | single row of columns on all sides |
centaur | mythological beast that was part man, part horse |
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