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What is tensile strength?

The ability of a material to resist tension and stretching forces.

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2

What is a barrel vault?

A continuous series of arches forming a tunnel-like structure.

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3

What is the lost-wax process?

A method of metal casting where a wax model is melted away to create a mold.

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What is contrapposto?

A pose in sculpture where the weight is shifted to one leg, creating a relaxed stance.

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What is an icon?

A religious image used in worship, particularly in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

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What are the three main types of Greek columns?

Doric (simple, no base), Ionic (scroll-like capital), and Corinthian (decorative, acanthus leaves).

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What is lithography?

A printmaking process using a flat stone or metal surface.

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What is the significance of Sainte-Chapelle?

A Gothic chapel famous for its stained-glass windows.

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What is the difference between compressive and tensile strength?

Tensile strength resists stretching, while compressive strength resists compression.

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What is a key block in printmaking?

The main block used to create the outline for a multi-block print.

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