Sophia art history stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Archaeology - ANSWERSThe study of human history and prehistory through the evacuation of sites and analysis of artifacts Artifacts - ANSWERSAn object made by a human being, in particular and object of historical or cultural importance Paleolithic - ANSWERSEarly stage of prehistory characterized by the developement of stone tools, sculpted figures, and paintings on cave walls Sculpture in the Round - ANSWERSA type of sculpture that is completely free-standing, not attached to another sur...

Art History - ANSWERSThe academic study of the history and development of the visual arts Methods - ANSWERSThe sets of rules or philosophy that informs one's approach to understanding art history. Phiny the Elder - ANSWERSA Roman author and natural historian who included some of the earliest recorded historical descriptions of works of art in his writings. Giorgio Vasari - ANSWERSAn architect and artist whose "Lives of Artists" was the most influenced text of the Italian Renaissance....

Islam - ANSWERSThe religious faith of Muslims with the basic principle of absolute submission to Allah Muhammad - ANSWERSIn Islam, the prophet and messenger of Allah Allah - ANSWERSIn Islam, God, the Supreme Being Mosque - ANSWERSA Muslim temple or place of worship Aniconic - ANSWERSNot allowing images or idols Arabesque - ANSWERSA spiraling or serpentine line or motif Minbar - ANSWERSIn Islam, the pulpit from which the sermon is delivered Minaret - ANSWERSA tower attached t...