Questions and Answers
What does the term 'Hierarchy of scale' refer to?
What is an 'optical view'?
A viewpoint that considers how an object appears from one specific location.
What is a 'conceptual view'?
Distinguishing properties of a person or object, not the way a figure appears in space.
What is 'twisted perspective'?
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What is a 'ziqqurat'?
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What is a 'serdab'?
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What does 'ka' refer to in ancient Egypt?
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What is a 'peristyle court'?
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What is the 'bent-axis approach'?
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What is a 'pylon'?
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What is a 'hypostyle hall'?
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What is a 'register'?
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What is a 'mastaba'?
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What does 'necropolis' mean?
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What is the 'canon of proportions'?
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Study Notes
Artistic Conventions
- Hierarchy of Scale: Greater size signifies greater importance, exemplified by the Standard of Ur.
- Optical View: Represents how objects appear in space and light at a specific moment.
- Conceptual View: Focuses on essential traits of a person or object rather than their visual appearance in a specific context.
- Twisted Perspective (Composite View): A combination of profile and frontal views in a single figure, illustrated by Lascaux's rhinoceros cave painting.
Architecture in Ancient Cultures
- Ziggurat: Monumental platforms in ancient Mesopotamia serving as a base for temples.
- Serdab: A concealed chamber in Egyptian mastabas designed for housing the statue of the deceased.
- Ka: The immortal life force in ancient Egypt, integral to spiritual beliefs and afterlife concepts.
- Peristyle Court: Architectural feature consisting of columns surrounding a courtyard.
- Bent-Axis Approach: Architectural plan incorporating angular changes in direction, notably used in Sumerian structures.
- Pylon: Wide entrance gateway of an Egyptian temple, characterized by sloping walls.
Structural Elements
- Hypostyle Hall: A hall supported by columns, common in Egyptian temple architecture.
- Register: A series of superimposed bands or friezes in pictorial narratives, illustrating sequential storytelling in art.
- Mastaba: An ancient Egyptian structure with rectangular shape and sloping sides, built over subterranean tomb chambers.
- Necropolis: A large burial area or cemetery, often referred to as a "city of the dead."
- Canon of Proportions: Established proportions for the human figure and architectural designs, guiding aesthetics in ancient art.
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This quiz focuses on important concepts and terminologies from ancient and medieval art. You will explore definitions like hierarchy of scale, optical view, and conceptual view. Perfect for students preparing for their art history assessments.
