Art 2 Flashcards
1
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Orders of architecture
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Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
2
Q
Doric
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Earliest order Greek mainland No base Capital made up of abicus and echinus Frieze divided into triglyphs and metopes
3
Q
Ionic
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Slender more elongated column Has base Capital in form of volute Column stand further apart Flutes are deeper F+P decorated with relief sculptures
4
Q
Corinthian
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Capital made up of stylised acanthus leaves
Same structure as Ionic
5
Q
Column
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Made up of drums
Large marble discs threaded onto metal rod
Columns fluted- long grooves cut into it- appear longer
6
Q
Elevation consists of
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Columns
Platform
Entablature
7
Q
Parthenon
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Built in Athens On Acropolis Architects- iktinos and kallikrates Sculputer- phidias Climax of Doric style Goddess Athena
8
Q
Theatre
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Important part of life
Hollowed out of slope of hill near the city
Unroofed
Use during daytime
9
Q
Orchestra
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Heart
Complete circle
Tale of drama was acted out
10
Q
Auditorium
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Audience sat
Encircled 2/3 of orchestra
Faced with marble
11
Q
Stage
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Long narrow platform
Permanent architectural background
Connected to dressing room
12
Q
Amphora
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Wine storage
13
Q
Kylix
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Drinking cup
14
Q
Hydria
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Water jug
15
Q
Kyathos
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Ladling of wine
