Art Appreciation Test 2 Flashcards

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Minos/Minotaur/Labyrinth
Minos was a legendary king of the Minoans. The Minotaur was a haf-man, half-bull. The Labyrinth was a maze in which the Minotaur lived, inspired by the ruins of the palace of Knossos.
Fresco
Painting in fresh or wet plaster. It is very durable in warm, dry climates. Ex: Toreador Fresco
Animal/Organic Style
Repeated use of designs derived from nature to decorate something. Ex: Octopus vase
Question 4
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1. Cycladic

2. Cycladic Idol

3. Always depict women
Question 5
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1. Minoan

2. Palace of Knossos

3. had indoor plumbing
Question 6
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1. Minoan

2. Toreador Fresco

3. A painting in wet plaster
Question 7
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1. Minoan

2. Octopus Vase

3. An example of animal style
Question 8
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1. Mycenaean

2. Lion Gate

3. Inspired by egyptians
Question 9
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1. Minoan

2. Snake Goddess

3. May actually be a priestess
Homer/Iliad
Homer is a Greek poet. The Iliad was his epic poem about the Trojan war.
Question 11
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1. Mycenaean

2. Funeral Mask of Agamemnon

3. Not actual funeral mask of agamemnon
Question 12
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1. Greek

2. Dipylon Vase

3. used as a tombstone
Question 13
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1. Greek

2. Black Figure Vase

3. Depicts Hercules killing a lion
Question 14
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1. Greek

2. Red figure pot

3.depicts Achillies being told his boyfriend died in battle
Question 15
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1. Greek

2. Kouros

3. used as offerings to Gods