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Architecture Vocabulary: Classical - Flashcards

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Class:ARH 302 - SURV ANCIENT THRU MEDIEVAL ART
Subject:Art History
University:University of Texas - Austin
Term:Spring 2010
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Doric Order Definition: The earliest form of columns. 16 grooves on each column topped by a frieze consisting of triglyphs and metopes. The capitals of the doric order are simple.
Ionic Order Definition: The second form of columns. 24 grooves on each column topped by sculpted single band frieze as well as a pediment. The capitals on the ionic order are "scroll like" or volute. The ionic order also has a pediment.
Corinthian Definition: The third form of columns. The capitals are fancier and have a "floral" appearance
Triglyph Definition: A separation marker in between two metopes. Mostly identified by the 3 line indentions. Found above the Doric style columns
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Metope Definition: A decorated block that fills in the space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze
Frieze Define: A horizontal sculpture band above columns. In a Doric frieze you have triglyphs and metopes. In an Ionic frieze you have a single sculpted band
Capital Definition: The decoration at the top of the column
Pediment Definition: The triangle at the top of most ionic orders. The pediments are often filled with sculptures telling a story
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Flute Definition: The grooves in the columns shaft.
Engaged Columns Definition: Columns that are set into a wall. It would only be seen as half a column
Entasis Definition: a slight curvature introduced into the shaft of the column to create the impression of concavity
Drum Definition: the cylinder base that supports the dome
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Keystone Definition: A stone that stopped the inward thrusts of the arch
Cella/Naos Definition: Main room of a temple
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 Doric OrderDefinition: The earliest form of columns. 16 grooves on each column topped by a frieze consisting of triglyphs and metopes. The capitals of the doric order are simple.
 Ionic OrderDefinition: The second form of columns. 24 grooves on each column topped by sculpted single band frieze as well as a pediment. The capitals on the ionic order are "scroll like" or volute. The ionic order also has a pediment.
 CorinthianDefinition: The third form of columns. The capitals are fancier and have a "floral" appearance
 TriglyphDefinition: A separation marker in between two metopes. Mostly identified by the 3 line indentions. Found above the Doric style columns
 MetopeDefinition: A decorated block that fills in the space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze
 FriezeDefine: A horizontal sculpture band above columns. In a Doric frieze you have triglyphs and metopes. In an Ionic frieze you have a single sculpted band
 CapitalDefinition: The decoration at the top of the column
 PedimentDefinition: The triangle at the top of most ionic orders. The pediments are often filled with sculptures telling a story
 FluteDefinition: The grooves in the columns shaft.
 Engaged ColumnsDefinition: Columns that are set into a wall. It would only be seen as half a column
 EntasisDefinition: a slight curvature introduced into the shaft of the column to create the impression of concavity
 DrumDefinition: the cylinder base that supports the dome
 KeystoneDefinition: A stone that stopped the inward thrusts of the arch
 Cella/NaosDefinition: Main room of a temple
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