artf 110 sentence replies #2
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ohemgeerachelle on April 8, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 legacy of ancient greece (8) | - democracy - poetry - drama - science - philosophy - logic - architecture -sculpture |
| archaic period (4) | - kouros and kore figures - initially, stiff and frontal figures - pronounced archaic smile - contrapposto introduced at the end of the archaic period |
| classical period in ancient greece (4) | - the golden age of greek culture and art - time period: 5th century B.C.E - sculpture idealized the human form - introduction of life size, hollow cast bronze sculptures |
| hellenistic period (3) | - term given the culture that developed after the death of Alexander the Great - the period lasted almost 3 centuries until the Roman conquest - sculptures emphasized dramatic realism and emotion |
| enviroment for greek women (2) | - women were under severe restraints - greek women rarely ventured outside the house except for religious processions |
| etruscan contributions/characteristics (5) | - influenced early rome with concepts of religion and government -etruscans were proficient metal workers -etruscans became wealthy from iron mining -produced highly developed mortuary art -etruscan civilization coincides with ancient greece |
| enviroment for etruscan women (2) | - etruscan women appeared to have shared an equal status with men - etruscan art frequently depicted myths in which women dominate men |
| ancient roman contributions/characteristics (7) | - administration - government - architecture - engineering - roman law - conquest - latin language |
| importance of the colosseum (3) | - in terms of mass, one of the largest buildings anywhere - for crowd control and unobstructed views, its design has never been improved upon - built entirely of masonry employing the roman invention of concrete |
| importance of the column of train (4) | - an example of roman commemorative architecture - a unique roman contribution: a documentary frieze - an informative historical record: life in the roman army - an association of height with success and accomplishment |
| pantheon's importance (3) | - one of the most influential designs in architectural history - one of the best preserved buildings of antiquity - it reveals the full potential of concrete |
| roman triumphal arches (2) | - a roman incention commemorating leaders and exploits - marked a place of earthly passage by framing a space |
| enviroment for women in ancient rome (2) | - women enjoyed a more dignified status - some roman women were involved in law, literature and politics |
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