Midterm Flashcards
The expression by means of symbolic figures and actions of a hidden or emblematic meaning, often spiritual in nature.
allegory
character who contrasts another character in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
character foil
A system of writing using wedge shaped characters; used in ancient Akkadian, Assyrian, Bablonian, and Persian writing.
Cunneiform
praise plus narrative, immortality for the heroes.
Epic
balance or avoiding of extremes, associated with the Greeks
Golden Mean
Extreme pride or arrogance, as shown in actions that humiliate a victim for the gratification of the abuser
Hubris
spiritual force for all those living. could locate their bodies and they might live in the afterlife.
Ka
city state in ancient Greece especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
Polis
- Rome, somewhat ran by the people with city-states. Most members of the senate were from upper class families, this gave the wealthier families more money and more power. Rome’s history was dominated by agitation for political equality.
Roman Republic
- A cleansing of the soul, a release of pent up emotions.
Catharsis
What all subsequent art would be measured by. Pertains to the standard of excellence proposed by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, beginning in the Golden age of Greece.
Classical Ideal
A plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly and abruptly resolved by the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability or some object.
Deus ex Macchina
An open public space in the center of a roman city.
forum
formal writing system used by ancient Egyptians that combined logo & alphabetic elements.
hieroglyphics
Sculpture that projects from its background by at least ½ its depth
high relief
Sculpture that projects only slightly from its background.
low relief
