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Trompe l’oeil

A painting or design technique that creates the optical illusion of three-dimensionality, making objects appear real and tangible.

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Reformation

A 16th-century religious movement in Europe that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant reforms in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Humanist ideals

Principles of the Renaissance focusing on human potential, individuality, and the study of classical texts, art, and philosophy.

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Foreground

The part of a scene, image, or artwork that appears nearest to the viewer, often more detailed or prominent than the background.

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Inlaid

A decorative technique where materials like wood, metal, or stone are set into the surface of an object to create a pattern or image.

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Pigment

A substance used to provide color in paint, dye, or other materials.

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Architectural orders

Styles of classical architecture characterized by specific column designs and proportions.

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Facade

The exterior front or face of a building, often designed to be decorative or imposing.

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Relief (carving)

A sculptural technique where figures or designs are raised above a flat background.

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Sculptural program

A coordinated series of sculptures designed to convey a specific theme, narrative, or symbolic meaning.

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Frieze

A horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, often found on the entablature of classical buildings.

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