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What is tensile strength?
The ability of a material to resist tension and stretching forces.
What is a barrel vault?
A continuous series of arches forming a tunnel-like structure.
What is the lost-wax process?
A method of metal casting where a wax model is melted away to create a mold.
What is contrapposto?
A pose in sculpture where the weight is shifted to one leg, creating a relaxed stance.
What is an icon?
A religious image used in worship, particularly in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
What are the three main types of Greek columns?
Doric (simple, no base), Ionic (scroll-like capital), and Corinthian (decorative, acanthus leaves).
What is lithography?
A printmaking process using a flat stone or metal surface.
What is the significance of Sainte-Chapelle?
A Gothic chapel famous for its stained-glass windows.
What is the difference between compressive and tensile strength?
Tensile strength resists stretching, while compressive strength resists compression.
What is a key block in printmaking?
The main block used to create the outline for a multi-block print.
