Lecture Notes: Art History and Architecture

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on lecture notes covering multicultural art, architectural landmarks, and historical monuments.

Yinka Shonie

An artist associated with multicultural identity and found material.

Antiquity

A historical influence for rock-cut monuments and the birth of the Byzantine Period.

Indonesia

A region mentioned as a source for imports during the Byzantine Period.

Haydar Aliyev

A structure designed by Zaha Hadid characterized by having no sharp angles.

Al-Madinah Mosque Courtyard

A landmark located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

I.M. Pei

The designer of the Glass Pyramid at Lort-Huron.

Lort-Huron

The location associated with the Glass Pyramid.

Stupa

A type of Buddhist monument.

Nok head

A terracotta artifact with triangular eyes, an opening mouth, holes, and a smooth surface.