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Gold leaf |
Thin sheets of gold used for adornment in painting and sculpture. |
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Pendentive |
The rectangular architectural segment used to support a dome from a squared support. |
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Iconoclasm |
The destruction and prohibition of art prohibition of art production. |
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Mandorla |
An almond shaped, full body halo. |
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Tempera |
Pigment mixed with egg yolk, egg white, or both. |
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Icon |
A painting of Christian figures or saints used as an aid in prayer. |
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Gesso |
A primer made of plaster and glue. |
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Bole |
Red clay, used as an adhesive for gold leaf. |
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Hierarchical Scale |
The depiction of a figure relatively larger than others within the same composition to denote status or rank. |
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Iconostasis |
A screen or partition use to separate the most sacred part of the church from the main body of the church. The screen may have doors and is adorned with icons. |
