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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what was Italo byzantine style? | influenced by Byzantine art in Italy in the 12-13the century. It main characteristics were stylized figures, gold backgrounds, and religious iconography. |
| iconoclasm | a movement in the Byzantine empire that destroyed religious figures to stop the worship of the icons instead of god himself. This meant the destruction of mosaics, and sculptures. |
| Pompeain house plans were inspired by who and why | greek culture b/c during the Hellenistic era greek culture was spread. Romans admired greek art and architecture. A typical one had an atrium, fauces, cubicula, t,t, culina, hortus, exedra. |
| What is the qibla wall | it is the wall in a mosque that faces the Kaaba in Mecca, indicating the direction of prayer. And the Kabba is a cube shaped building in Mecca. |
| interlace | from medieval art, particularly from Europe and has knot like designs. Found in Anglo-Saxon and Celtic art in manuscripts, and metalwork such as Viking ship burial that had interlaced animals. |
| Romanesque styled church portals have? | circular doorways, decorated entrance with door posts having sculptures. |
| Chartres Cathedral | is an example of Gothic architectural style. Such as stained windows, pointed arches. Towers and spires, and interior decorations. |
| What is the International Gothic Style? | Characterized by elegance, intricate patterns, and religous scenes. |