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Core Humanities 201
vocubulary for the midterm of CH 201
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History
Undergraduate 1
10/10/2011

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culture
Definition
a rule book for its people
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representational art
Definition
a type of visual art where the likeness of a image is reproduced
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non-objective representational art
Definition
art in which the object is not recognizable
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atmospheric perspective
Definition
uses properties of light
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linear perspective
Definition
is shown by lines receding to a vanishing point
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negative space
Definition
an area within a work devoid of mass
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nonobjective art
Definition
is more concerned with elements on a picture plane than with depth
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sign
Definition
word or image that conveys meaning
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symbol
Definition
an image with deeper meaning
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iconography
Definition
the language of symbols
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assembled sculpture
Definition
is usually hung from the ceiling (also called a mobile)
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arch
Definition
consists of voussoirs and a keystone
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vault
Definition
a structure made of a series of arches
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lamassu
Definition
a human headed, lion bodied, and bird winged figure that probably served as a guardian
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Hammurabi
Definition
ancient Mesopotamian ruler who established a law code for his people
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cave paintings
Definition
art painted in caves that may have been meant to ensure success in the hunt. Most of what is known about the Paleolithic age stems from cave paintings
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King Nebuchadnezzar
Definition
ended the Golden Age of Israel, taking the Hebrews into captivity. He also rebuilt Babylon
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Neolithic cave paintings
Definition
usually located in rock shelters and beneath cliff overhangs. They feature story-telling and include people more than the Paleolithic era
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Epic of Gilgamesh
Definition
the oldest known major work of literature
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Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
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celebrates Naram-Sin's victory. Shows him stepping on his enemies and moving up towards the stars, his guardians
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cuneiform
Definition
writing system developed by the Mesopotamians
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cromlech
Definition
horizontal beam supported by vertical posts
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