Classical Arts Flashcards
Where did the Minoans live?
The island of Crete
How long did the bronze age last in Greece
From (3000-1000 B.C.)
What part of the Temple was the Naos (cella in Latin)
The room in which the statue of the god was kept
What part of the temple is the Pronaos
The porch
What part of the temple is the Opisthodomos
The back porch
What part of the temple is the Peristyle
The encircling colonnade (the columns)
What part of the temple is the Stylobate
The top step of the platform on which the temple is built
What part of the temple is the Pediment
The triangle formed by the roof at each end of the temple - sometimes filled with sculptures
Where was the Basilica of Maxentius located?
located in the Roman Forum
What type of vase was the Amphora
Amphora – two-handled vase used for storage and transport
What type of vase was the Krater
Krater – used for mixing wine with water
What type of vase was the Kylix, Kantharos
Kylix, Kantharos – drinking cups
What type of vase was the Lekythos
Lekythos – used for oils and perfumes, and for pouring funeral libations
The practice of erasing someone’s name and likeness from all artwork is termed what
Damnatio memoriae
Etruscan tombs are characterized by what
fresco paintings of lively scenes
