Review Sheet for Quiz 3: East Asia to Gothic ARTS 2100

These flashcards cover key artworks, buildings, and concepts from the lecture notes for Quiz 3, focusing on their cultural and historical significance.

Tomb complex of Qin Shihuang

An ancient mausoleum of the first emperor of China, known for its Terracotta Army.

Funeral Banner of Lady Dai

A painted silk banner created for the tomb of Lady Dai, significant for its depiction of the afterlife.

Central Binyang Cave

A Buddhist cave temple representing early Chinese Buddhist architecture and iconography.

Fan Kuan, Travelers among Mountains and Streams

A landscape painting by Fan Kuan demonstrating the beauty of nature and philosophical depth in Chinese art.

Liang Kai, Poet Strolling by a Marshy Bank

A work illustrating the relationship between nature and the poetic spirit in Chinese art.

Crowned head of female oni

A bronze sculpture from Ife, Nigeria, showcasing the artistic achievements of the Yoruba culture.

Tada seated figure

A significant sculpture from the Benin culture, representing power and authority.

Memorial head of an oba

A representation of the king in Benin art, often used in funerary contexts.

Benin Bronzes

A group of plaques and sculptures that adorned the royal palace of Benin, highlighting the culture's rich history.

Sutton Hoo Ship Burial

An archaeological site in England, known for its ship burial and Anglo-Saxon artifacts.

Lindisfarne Gospel

An illuminated manuscript produced in the early Medieval period, famous for its intricate decoration.

St. James, Santiago de Compostela

A Romanesque church known as a pilgrimage destination, notable for its architectural style.

Church of Saint Foy

A Romanesque church in France known for its tympanum depicting a Last Judgment scene.

Reliquary of Sainte Foy

A lavishly decorated shrine that housed the remains of Saint Foy, significant in medieval pilgrimage.

Bayeux Tapestry

An embroidered cloth that recounts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England.

Saint Denis

A Gothic church known as the first Gothic structure, which influenced future Gothic architecture.

Notre Dame rose window

A large stained glass window in the Notre Dame Cathedral, an iconic representation of Gothic architecture.

Amiens Cathedral

A Gothic cathedral in France recognized for its size, height, and intricate architectural details.

Sainte Chapelle

A Gothic chapel in Paris known for its stunning stained glass windows.

Bible of Saint Louis

An illuminated manuscript considered a masterpiece of Gothic art.