ARTH 300 Exam #2 Terms

acropolis

a citadel or highly fortified area of an ancient Greek city

arcology

an architectural concept in which an ideal city is contained in a singular vertical structure to reduce wasteful consumption and preserve the natural environment

basilica

a large building used as a public meeting place

cella

the central chamber of a classical temple

bauhaus

a German artistic movement defined by abstract, angular, and geometric appearance with little ornamentation

beauty of white

an Asian painting technique where negtive shapes remain to compliment positive shapes

bi se ware

nickname for Korean celadon ware; “precious” and “first beneath heaven”, given by Chinese

camera obscura

“dark room”; device used in drawing as early as the 16th century for tracing

collector’s seal

a name stamp displaying ownership of the artwork

contrapposto

representation of the human body with asymetrical balance to suggest movement

daguerreotype

image produced on a silvered copper plate; first photographic capturing process

equestrian

representing a person mounted on a horse

four gracious plants

commemorates four great scholars based on their personalities more exemplary than others (China); plum blossoms, orchics, chrysanthemums, and bamboo

haniwa

“a circle of clay”; dual function of protecting the tomb and symbolically defending the deceased

hierarchic scaling

the use of size to suggest significance

historical commemoration

to honor/record an event

national treasure

objects/monuments with historical/cultural value to a particular country

living treasure

a person with intangible knowledge/skills that are highly valued and irreplacable

oculus

a single opening at the apex of a dome

prefabricated

manufactured in sections to assemble later

quipu

a device with cords of knotted string to record events, keep accounts, etc.

repousse

raised in relief by hammering the reverse side of the design

stupa

a monumental pile of earth to commemorate Buddhist figures and hold relics

pagoda

a temple or sacred pyramid-like tower

thangka

a religious painting on a scroll (Tibetan)

tokonoma

a shallow alcove to display art or flower arrangements

ukiyo-e

“floating world” (Japan); images of entertainment and pleasure

yamato-e

continuous illustrations on a long scroll (Japan)

craft art

functional art

fine art

aesthetic art