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PRE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE Flashcards

1
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man has developed a form of architecture based on megaliths

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pre historic architecture

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megaliths

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a big rock

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3
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megas and lithos meaning

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big and rock

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what are megaliths for

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huge stone blocks intended for burial, religion, ritual

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during this era, stones and rocks were associated with divinity

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pre historic architecture

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6
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3 main types of megalith stones

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menhir, dolmens, cromlech

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a huge stone standing vertically on the ground

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menhir

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8
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“taol maen”

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stone table

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9
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structures in a form of a table consisting two standing stones and horizontal giant stone. used as a grave or altar

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dolmens

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10
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crom and llech meaning

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bent and slab

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a circle of standing stones

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cromlech

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12
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best preserved megalithic site in europe

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stonehenge

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13
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a group of stones arranged in concentric circles, with a large external circle of triliths, tow internal circles built in similar manner and altar shaped stone in the center

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stonehenge

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14
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triliths meaning

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three stones

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15
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a temple where rituals were help. movement of the sun have connection in terms of identifying change of seasons

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stonehenge

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16
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helped primitive man on their rituals

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identifying change of seasons

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17
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were used as tombs for the pharaohs

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pyramids

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inside the ___ one would find food, jewelleries and other luxuries the pharaoh would need in the afterlife

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pyramid

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19
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places of residence for the gods

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egyptian temples

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20
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also known as the pyramid of khufu or pyramid cheops

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pyramids of giza

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21
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constructed around 2580-2560

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pyramids of giza

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22
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when was pyramids of giza constructed

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2580-2560 bce

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23
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whom the great pyramid was attributed

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khafa (CHEOPS)

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24
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the pyramid next to the great pyramid is attributed

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khafa (CHEPREN)

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25
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smallest pyramid is attributed to

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Menkaura

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26
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this chamber is where pharaohs body is kept

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inner chamber

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27
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purpose of inner chamber

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to deter grave robbers

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28
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were built to serve as places of residence for the gods

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egyptian temples

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29
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served as key centers for economic activity

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egyptian temples

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30
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made of wood, reed matting, mud brick

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ancient temples

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31
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what are ancient temples made up of

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wood, reed matting and mud brick

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32
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walls were covered with scenes that were carved onto the stones then painted

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egyptian temples

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33
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egyptian stuff standing stuff

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egyptian column and order

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34
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built in honor of athena

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the parthenon

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35
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three architectural orders of greek

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doric, ionic, corinthian

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36
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simplest broad and rectangular capital that tops the column

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doric order

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37
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serves as transition point from use of impermanent building materials

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order

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38
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second style of order that was developed

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ionic

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39
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distinguished with its capital that looks like scrolls

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ionic order

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40
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developed in ionia in 6th cent

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ionic order

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41
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coastal region of anatolia

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ionia

42
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latest order and most elaborate

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corinthian

43
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capital that is carbed with stylized leaves of acanthus plant

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corinthian

44
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stylized leaves were in corinthian order

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acanthus plant

45
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used in both greek and roman structures

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corinthian order

46
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originated from the city of corinth

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corinthian order

47
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where did corinthian originate from

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corinth

48
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a method of building an infrastructure of the romans

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roman architecture

49
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romans used a series of arches combined together

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tunnel

50
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developed to make the buildings stronger and taller

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concretes

51
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not only to make the life easier for the romans but essentially to show the power of the roman empire

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infrastructures

52
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strategy they used to keep the empire strong and their rule longer

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infrastructures

53
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organized arenas for sport events chariot races blablala

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ampitheaters

54
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also known as flavian ampitheatre

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colosseum

55
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began construction under emperor vespasian around 70-72 ce

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colosseum

56
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COLOSSEUM: began construction with emperor ____ and ended with emperor ____

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vespasian and titus

57
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built on a valley between caelian esquiling and palatine hills in rome, italy

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colosseum

58
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colosseum named after

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colossal

59
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statue of nero

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colossal

60
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COLOSSEUM: capacity of how many people

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50k

61
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designs of the roman temples were adapted from the designs of ___

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greeks

62
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use of columns in roman temples

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decoration

63
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use of columns in greek temples

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structural use

64
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an ancient roman public building

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basilica

65
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where the roman people congregated to discuss law or any important matters that affect the community, very much like town halls of today

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basilica

66
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has a lot in common with early christian architecture

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byzantine architectures

67
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____ decorations was perfected by the byzantines

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mosaic

68
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to bring light in from high windows

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clerestory

69
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using clerestory to bring light in from high windows

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byzantine architecture

70
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hagia sophia meaning

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it means holy wisdom

71
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another word for holy wisdom

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hagia sophia

72
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magnificent construction trnasformed from being a church into a mosque

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hagia sophia

73
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definition of hagia sophia

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magnificent construction transformed from being a chruch into a mosque

74
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one of the biggest domes created

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hagia sophia

75
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___ style churches continued to be built well into the 1200

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romanesque style

76
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feastures that lie somewhere between romanesque and gothic are called

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transitional

77
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the term romanesque was coined in 1818 by __

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charles alexis adrien de gerville

78
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why was the term romanesque coined in 1818?

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to describe the form of art and architecture that preceded gothic

79
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give 5 characteristics of romanesque architecture

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harmonious proportion
stone barrel vault
thick heavy walls
small windows
round arches supporting roof

80
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type of covers in churches

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groin vault, barrel vault, dome

81
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was common aisles and ambulatory

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groin vault

82
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was used mainly to cover the central nave

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barrel vault

83
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originated in 12th century france and continued to 15th century

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gothic architecture

84
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seen in cathedrals especially in france and england

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gothic architecture

85
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developed to bring light into the lives of people that visited the church

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gothic architecture

86
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give 5 characteristics of gothic architecture

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airy and bright
focus on verticality
pointed arches
flying buttress
large stained glass

87
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flat roofed rectangular structure egyptian

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mastaba

88
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greatest classical temple to correct optical illusion

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the parthenon

89
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they built stone structures both for use and glory

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romans

90
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mosaic decorationw as perfected by the ___

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byzantines

91
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dating from remote period of greate age very old

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ancient

92
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a member of a ruling class or of the nobility

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aristrocratic

93
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elegantly or elborately ornate

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corinthian

94
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intricate and rich in detailes

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elaborated

95
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relating to or a characteristic of the classical greek civilization from the death of alexander the great to the accession of augustus

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hellenistic

96
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system of writing using picture symbols used in ancient egypt

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hieroglyphics

97
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litearlly means thousand flowers

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mille fleur

98
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sacred beetle

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scarab

99
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a type of fired clay, typically brownish red color

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terracotta

100
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style of painting which makes them look real

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tropme l oeil

101
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a roof in the form of arch

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vaults

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