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Fuck Art Criticism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Humanism | A Renaissance belief that focuses on the value, potential, and achievements of humans, often inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ideas. |
| Iconography | The symbols and imagery used in artwork and what they represent. |
| Hierarchical Scale | A technique where more important figures are shown larger than less important ones. |
| Spolia | Reusing materials (like columns or stone) from older buildings in new structures. |
| Patronage | Financial support given to artists by wealthy individuals, the church, or rulers. |
| Tempera | A painting technique using pigment mixed with egg yolk as a binder. |
| Buon Fresco | Painting directly onto wet plaster so the pigment becomes part of the wall when it dries. |
| Atmospheric Perspective | A technique that creates depth by making distant objects appear lighter, blurrier, and less detailed. |
| Perspective | A method artists use to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface. |
| Linear Perspective | A type of perspective where parallel lines appear to meet at a vanishing point to create realistic space. |
| Relic | A physical object associated with a saint or holy person (bones, clothing, etc.). |
| Reliquary | A container used to hold and display relics. |
| Indulgences | Payments or actions the Church claimed could reduce punishment for sins in the afterlife. |
| Reformation | The 16th-century religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and led to the creation of Protestant churches. |
| Aniconism | The avoidance of images of people or animals in religious art. |
| Qibla | The direction Muslims face during prayer (toward Mecca). |
| Mihrab | A niche in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of the qibla. |
| Minbar | A pulpit in a mosque where the imam gives sermons. |
| Minaret | A tall tower attached to a mosque where the call to prayer is announced. |
| Sahn | An open courtyard in a mosque. |
| Prayer Hall (Masjid) | The large indoor space in a mosque where people gather for prayer. |
| Calligraphy | Decorative handwriting used as an art form, often for writing verses from the Quran. |
| Muqarnas | A decorative architectural feature made of small niche-like shapes that look like honeycombs or stalactites. |
| Mausoleum | A building that houses a tomb. |
| Tughra | A stylized signature or emblem used by Ottoman sultans. |
| Historiography | The study of how history is written and interpreted. |
| Illuminated Manuscript | A handwritten book decorated with gold, colors, and detailed illustrations. |
| Manuscript | A text written by hand before printing was common. |
| Memory Material | Objects used to preserve or represent memory, history, or cultural identity. |
| Manillas | Metal bracelets used in West Africa as currency and in trade (especially during the slave trade). |
| Literati | Educated scholar-officials in traditional China who were trained in literature, poetry, and calligraphy. They valued education, moral behavior, and often created art such as paintings and poetry. |
| Confucianism | A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius that emphasizes social harmony, respect for elders, education, moral behavior, and proper relationships between people (such as ruler and subject or parent and child). |
| Daoism | A Chinese philosophy and religion based on the teachings of Laozi that stresses living in harmony with the Dao (the Way)—the natural flow of the universe. It encourages simplicity, balance, and closeness to nature. |
| Shintoism | The traditional religion of Japan focused on the worship of kami (spirits connected to nature, ancestors, and sacred places). It emphasizes purity, rituals, and respect for nature. |
| Zen Buddhism | A branch of Buddhism that developed in East Asia and focuses on meditation, mindfulness, and achieving enlightenment through direct experience rather than scriptures or rituals. |
| Rock Gardens | Minimalist gardens commonly associated with Zen Buddhism in Japan. They use carefully arranged rocks, gravel, and sand to represent natural landscapes like mountains and water, encouraging meditation and contemplation. |
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