Egyptian Art and Civilization

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary terms and definitions related to Egyptian art and civilization, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Kouros

An ancient Greek statue of a standing male youth.

Minos

A legendary king of Crete who built the palace of Knossos.

Parthenon

A temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena, designed by Ictinus and Callicrates.

Fresco

A technique of mural painting executed on freshly laid wet plaster.

Cultural impact

The effects that art and architecture have on the beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a society.

Civilization

An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.

Architecture

The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

Art theory

The study of the underlying principles and concepts that govern the practice of art.

Hieroglyphics

A system of writing using symbols or pictures, especially used in ancient Egypt.

Sphinx

A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, used as a guardian figure.

Tutankhamun

An Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, known for his richly furnished tomb.

Akanthos leaf

A decorative motif in classical architecture and art, derived from the acanthus plant.

Palette

A range of colors used by artists in a particular artwork.

Mummification

The process of embalming a body and wrapping it in bandages to preserve it for the afterlife in ancient Egypt.

Obelisk

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramidion on top, often erected in pairs at the entrances of temples.