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17 Cards in this Set
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Metope |
Square panel between triglyphs |
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Pediment |
Triangular space at the end of a building |
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Contrapposto
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disposition of a human figure |
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Pathos |
Individual emotion/reaction |
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Caryatid |
Female figure that functions as a supporting column |
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Necropolis |
City of the dead, "Cemetery in Greek" |
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Atrium |
Central reception room in roman house |
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Atmospheric perspective |
is the effect you get when far away objects take on the colors of atmospheric haze. |
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Tessera |
Greek cube used in formatting a mosaic |
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Amphitheater |
Greek, "double theater |
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Perikles |
Statesman of Athens during high classical era |
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Nike |
Winged victory figure |
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Barrel Vault |
architectural element formed by the extrusion of a single curve |
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Groin Vault |
A vault produced by the intersection at right angles of two barrel |
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Edict of Milan |
a proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman Empire. |
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Doric order |
Doric is most easily recognized by the simple circular capitals at the top of columns. |
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Iconic Order |
The Ionic columns normally stand on a base which separates the shaft of the column from the platform |
