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Tell me what it is? This work of art tells a dramatic story about the Trojan priest who tried to warn his people against bringing into the city of Troy the wooden horse (with cunning Greek warriors inside) - and for this, he was punished by the Greek gods.

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Polykleitos

Below are the names of four celebrated sculptors of classical Greece. Which one wrote a treatise on the perfect proportions and developed the canon (set of rules) for constructing the ideal human figure?

The Spear Bearer by Polykleitos, 5th century B.C.E.

In sculpture, contrapposto (meaning counter-poised) describes a pose, in which the weight is shifted on one leg and one part of the body is slightly turned in opposition to another. The Greek statue of _________ is an excellent example of contrapposto.

Byzantium

In the 4th century C.E., the great Roman Empire was rapidly declining. In 330 C.E., Emperor Constantine moved the capital from Rome to the ancient city of ________, which he renamed Constantinople (present day Istanbul, Turkey).

Hellenistic

In the last 300 years B.C.E., the Greek city-states declined and a new artistic style was formed that was more dynamic and emotional. Mediterranean art created during this period is called _________ (meaning Greek-like).

Fresco

Indicate the medium/technique for the work -- Christ and the Apostles (Early Christian art, catacombs, Rome)

Mosaic

Indicate the medium/technique for the work -- Christ as Pantocrator (Cathedral in Monreale, Italy)

Painting (tempera on wooden panel)

Indicate the medium/technique for the work -- Madonna and Child (Byzantine icon)

Stone Relief

Indicate the medium/technique for the work -- Christ as Pentecost (Saint Madeleine Cathedral, France)

Early Medieval Period

Ireland was Christianized in the 5th century. After the fall of Rome, the Irish monasteries became the centers of learning and art. The monks were copying the holy books by hand and decorated these manuscripts with intricate interlacing patterns. In which period of the Middle Ages was the Book of Kells produced?

Basilica

Rectangular building ending with an apse.

Catacombs

Underground burial chambers in Rome.

Icons

Small paintings serving as holy images.

Tessera

Small piece of colored glass, ceramic tile or stone used in a mosaic.

Krater

vessel w/ handles (for mixing wine and water)

kouros

Male youth

Kore

Female youth

Classical

Related to logical simplicity, balance and restrained emotion.

Coffer

Decorative recessed square (on ceiling surface)

Pantheon

temple dedicated to all gods (also, community of all gods)

Portico

Columned porch (entrance)

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