Module 2 - Ancient Near Eastern Art - Vocabulary to Know

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The term 'Cuneiform' in the context of Ancient Near Eastern Art refers to:

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A system of writing using wedge-shaped marks

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A 'Stylus' in Ancient Near Eastern Art is used for:

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writing or inscribing on clay tablets

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A 'Ziggurat' in Ancient Near Eastern Art is:

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a massive stepped temple structure

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'Registers' in the context of Ancient Near Eastern Art refer to:

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Horizontal bands or sections used to organize scenes or narratives in artwork.

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'Cosmology' in Ancient Near Eastern Art refers to:

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the study of the universe and its origins

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Iconography in Ancient Near Eastern Art refers to:

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the study and interpretation of symbols and images

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In the context of Ancient Near Eastern Art, 'Votive' refers to:

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an object offered in fulfillment of a vow or as an act of devotion

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'Conventions' in Ancient Near Eastern Art refer to:

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Standardized ways of representing subjects and scenes

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'Hierarchic Scale' in Ancient Near Eastern Art refers to: A method where the size of figures indicates their importance.

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A method where the size of figures indicates their importance.

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A 'Stele' in Ancient Near Eastern Art is:

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a stone or wooden slab, often used as a monument or marker