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Egyptian list 1
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Undergraduate 4
11/08/2009

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angle of repose
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the maximum slope, measured in degrees from the horizontal, at which loose solid material will remain in place without sliding.
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hypostyle hall
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largest interior space; orthagonal grid of columns; dark, cool, dry, like forrest. recreate what they dont have outside.
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post and lintel; trabeated construction
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stone has little tension strength; not arcuate; having straight horizontal beams or lintels (rather than arches)
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batter
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slanted wall
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skiomorphosis
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axial planning and sequencing of space
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additive construction along axes
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applied polychromy
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bas relief; low relief
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incised ornament
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cavetto cornices
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lotus and papyrus columns, capitals
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wrapped joints
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anthropomorphic/ zoomorphic furniture
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inlays
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old kingdom of egypt
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2800-2100 bc
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middle kingdom of egypt
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2000 - 1600 bc
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new kingdom of egypt
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1500-1000 bc
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