APAH unit 2 flashcards

Standard of Ur

An artifact illustrating a king’s power through military strength.

Hierarchy of scale

A technique where some figures are depicted larger than others to signify their importance.

Precious stones

Material used in the Standard of Ur to indicate a vast trade network.

Doryphoros

A statue originally created using bronze casting.

Composite view

A traditional body view used in the Palette of Narmer for depicting the human form.

Votive figures

Sumerian statuettes created to demonstrate the religious reverence of patrons.

Clerestory

Architectural feature in the Temple of Amun-Re that provides adequate lighting.

Temple of Amun-Re orientation

The temple was built facing east to west.

Red-figure technique

Used on the Niobides Krater to draw attention to anatomical forms.

Contour lines

Technique used by the painter of the Niobides Krater to create convincing motion.

Rod and ring symbolism

Interpreted as tools necessary for building a functioning society in the Stele of Hammurabi.

Barefoot Narmer

Indicates that he is a divine figure with supernatural powers.

Acropolis

The Parthenon is defined as such because it transitioned from a fortress to a religious site.

Freestanding female figures of Parthenon

Both functioned as religious images and offerings to a deity.

Greek Kouros

Originally used as a grave marker.

Lamassu

A mythical creature combining features of different animals, meant to guard a royal complex.

Drapery in Nike statues

Emphasizes the body.

Winged Victory of Samothrace

Exemplifies the Hellenistic period with dramatic movement and fluid drapery.

Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters

Representative of a deliberate stylistic innovation in art.

Alexander Mosaic

Utilizes over one million small tiles to model anatomy naturalistically.

Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Seated Scribe

Works that idealized human figures to commemorate the dead.

Seated Scribe characteristics

Realistic representation showing intelligence and readiness, created for a tomb.

Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes

Used for royal receptions, decorated with reliefs showing Persian power and diversity.

Standard of Ur attributes

Sumerian artifact demonstrating social hierarchy through scenes of war and peace.