Introduction Flashcards
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Define techne
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The Greek term for art; meaning skill, craft of cunning of hand
2
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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
3
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Define Relative chronology
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dating a work by its relationship to other works (before, after, or at)
4
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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
5
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Define assemblage
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group of objects found together in an archaeological context or deposit (e.g. grave)