Introduction Flashcards

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Define techne

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The Greek term for art; meaning skill, craft of cunning of hand

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Define style

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  • System of renderings used to form details
  • Set of forms and shapes used to fashion an object
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Define Relative chronology

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dating a work by its relationship to other works (before, after, or at)

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Define absolute chronology

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dating work to a specific calendar year through external evidence or range of years, on basis of compaison to work with known dates

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Define assemblage

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group of objects found together in an archaeological context or deposit (e.g. grave)

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