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| The theory and vocabulary of an individual artistic style. |
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| the aesthetic balance that is achieved when parts of an object are arranged about a real or imaginary central line, or axis, so that the parts on one side correspond in some respect (shape, size, color) with those on the other. |
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Linear, or geometric perspective
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| (or one-point, or scientific) a mathematical system devised during the Renaissance to create an illusion of depth in a two-dimensional image, through the use of straight lines converging toward a vanishing point in the distance. |
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| in painting and sculpture, having a generalized or essential form with only a symbolic resemblance to natural objects |
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| the themes or ideas in a work of art, as distinct from its form. |
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| Matter under consideration in a written work or speech; a theme; what the artwork is about. |
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| a prehistoric monolith standing alone or grouped with other stones |
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| a prehistoric structure consisting of two or more megaliths capped with a horizontal slab. |
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| a prehistoric monument consisting of a circle of monoliths |
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| a form of writing consisting of wedge-shaped characters, used in ancient Mesopotamia. |
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| a trapezoidal stepped structure representing a mountain in ancient Mesopotamia, a man-made mountain with usually a temple on top. |
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| an upright stone slab or pillar, usually carved or inscribed for commemorative purposes. |
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| a rectangular burial monument in ancient Egypt. |
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| a picture or symbol of an object standing for a word or syllable, developed by the ancient Egyptians into a writing system. |
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| Paleolithic, found in Willendorf Austria |
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| Law Code of Hammurabi, a stele, Old Babylonian, cuneiform |
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| Pallete of Narmer, EARLY EGYPT, Narmer conquering lower Egypt |
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| Cycladic Idol, Aegean, bronze age |
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| Toreador Fresco, Crete, Dry Plaster |
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| France, cave paintings, paleolithic. |
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Land between two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates. Fertile crescent. First example of religion, polythestic.
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| First language, Sumerian, form of cuneiform. |
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