HoA Week 11 Flashcards
Kunstkammer
Cabinet of curiosities from the 16th century.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Collection of diverse objects showcasing wealth and knowledge.
Natural History Cabinets
Fashionable collections emphasizing natural specimens.
Rock Crystal
Rare
Ivory Piece
Rare material with significant artistic value.
Amber
Fossilized tree sap
Ostrich Myth
Belief that ostriches could consume metal objects.
Naturalia
Natural objects in a collection.
Artificialia
Human-made artifacts in a collection.
Dell’Historia Naturale
1599 book illustrating natural history cabinets.
Microcosm
Representation of the universe in a small space.
Dutch Golden Age
Period of Dutch prosperity and cultural achievement.
Dollhouse
Miniature house providing women creative control.
Blue and White Porcelain
Ceramics popular in Europe and Asia
Marco Polo
Explorer who documented Silk Road travels.
Silk Road
Ancient trade routes connecting East and West.
Transcultural Exchange
Interaction between multiple cultures through trade.
Medici Porcelain
First European imitation of Chinese porcelain.
Soft-Paste Porcelain
Type of porcelain made in Europe
Francesco I de’ Medici
Grand Duke of Tuscany
Diplomatic Gifts
Porcelain pieces given to foreign dignitaries.
Cultural Appropriation
Adopting elements from another culture