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24 Cards in this Set
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inverted perspective
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large figures in the upper part of the picture while small figures are in the lower section and fuzzy
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genre painting
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a class of art having a characteristic form or technique
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still life
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a type of painting that has its subjects as inanimate objects
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anamorphosis
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a deformed image that appears in its true shape whne viewed in some "unconventional" way
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Mannerism
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intellectual, intricate subjects, highly skilled techniques and art concentrated on beauty for its own sake
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pieta
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a structure in which the virgin supports and mourns over the dead jesus
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spandrels
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the area of a wall ajoining with exterior curve of an area between its spriling and the keystone
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lunettes
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a semicircular wall area framed by an arch over a dome
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nonfinito
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not finished in italian
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sfumato
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smokey soft appearance used to mellow out the drawling give a hazing effect
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chiaroscuro
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designing the contrast of dark and light
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cartoon
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a full scale drawing used to create special depth
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drum
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the wall that supports a dome
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volute
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a spiral scroll
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pilaster
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an engaged columnar element that is rectangular
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greek cross plan
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any structure designed with a primary central space
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intaglio
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a technique in which the design is carved out of the surface of an object
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relief
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a sculptural artwork where the model is raised from a flattened background
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woodcut
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woodcut printmaking technique in which an image is carved into the surface of a block of wood with the printing parts remaining level.
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engraving
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an intaglio printmaking process of inscribing an image design or letters onto metal or wood
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the reformation
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martin luther 1517
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the gutenberg bible
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the first sustaintial book printed with movable type
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chateau
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is a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor or a country house of great nobility
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engraving
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means to carve a pattern onto a printing plate. apply the ink to the plate only so it remains on the engraved lines then press it onto paper
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