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- 3. What is a rich outer robe or shawl worn by women in ancient Greece, hanging in loose folds and sometimes drawn over the head.
- 6. - the ancient writing system of Mesopotamia, Persia, etc. - would be inscribed in clay tablets
- 8. Smile - An expression that reveals what era a sculpture would be from.
- 11. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, this iconic Roman structure was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian and completed around 80 CE. It could hold up to 50,000 spectators and is a prime example of Roman engineering and architectural innovation.
- 16. What system did the Byzantines for dome making, by placing a dome over a square, and making 4 curved triangles?
- 18. Large sarcophagus dating to the 3rd century CE, depicting a battle between Romans and Goths. The detailed relief carvings reflect the chaotic state of the Roman Empire during this time, mirroring the instability of the era. Fill in the blank ___Battle Sacrophoagus
- 19. - central hallway of the church, intended for accommodating congregations
- 20. - delicate, translucent drapery, reveals the shape of the figure underneath
- 21. - most prolific Byzantine emperor
- 24. - An archaic Egyptian representation of male youth.
- 26. -- the color of royalty
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- 1. - Ancient Greek vase with two handles and a narrow neck
- 2. -First name of the emperor on a Bronze statue from Rome, circa 175 CE, depicting Emperor on horseback. The monumental image reflects his reforms and contributions to Western democracies, showcasing a moment of clemency toward a captive
- 4. - A way of directing devotees to move in a circular way through a space in order to gain a higher spiritual understanding.
- 5. - a stance in which the weight is carried on one side of the body, revealing a relaxation of the body and potential for movement
- 7. - The Buddhist’s word for reaching enlightenment
- 9. - the crackdown on religious images in early Byzantium
- 10. - a square space between the triglyphs in a doric frieze
- 12. a dome-shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine
- 13. - The last era of Greek art that brought expression and less idealism to its art.
- 14. - The term for what Greeks called themselves
- 15. Once had the name Siddhartha Gautama
- 17. an Ancient Greek cup with a rounded base and thin stem to support
- 19. - halo behind Buddha, ‘light of glory,’ divinity
- 22. - rounded end of a church, domed ceiling, represented the head of Jesus on the cross
- 23. How many scenes does the art piece The life and Death of the Buddha, frieze from Gandhara, Pakistan,
- 25. -- architectural style did the Arch on constantine employ?