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Egypt (Middle Ages)

Time period spanning 2920-57 BCE.

Romanesque Architecture

Architectural style prevalent from 800-1100 CE, featuring thick walls and rounded arches.

Byzantine Architecture

Architectural style from 313-1453 CE, known for its domes and mosaics.

Gothic Architecture

Architectural style from 1100-1450 CE, characterized by pointed arches and flying buttresses.

Early Christian Art

Art style developed between 313-800 CE, emphasizing religious themes.

Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

Three orders of classical architecture from Greece.

Romanesque Arch

A round arch typical in Romanesque architecture.

Flying Buttress

Support structure extending from the wall, characteristic of Gothic architecture.

Fluting Mold

Decorative ridges on columns, primarily seen in Greek architecture.

Tapestries and Mosaics

Art forms used in Romanesque decoration.

Cartouche

An oval or cartouche-like form in Egyptian art containing hieroglyphs.

Seaming vs Sewing

Seaming refers to joining two pieces of fabric together, while sewing may also involve decorative techniques.

WARP and WEFT

The vertical and horizontal threads in weaving, respectively.

Shendyt

A type of wrapped skirt worn by men in ancient Egypt.

Toga

A distinctive garment worn in ancient Rome, symbolizing Roman citizenship.