ARS 101 Midterm: TEST REVIEW (Unit 2) 3-26-09
Document Summary
Stair case- painted wooden tapering at the bottom. Brought up many questions- decorative border, imagery derived from aquatic and nature scenes, some important ritual because bull leaping is in much other art in minos, menataur, centaur resemblance, labyrinth, have a basic understanding about all myths like thesies. Layer of stone set in closer each time closing the space. Corbelling technique to create the roof of the ceiling. Visible to homer and others of the later greek period. Represents egyptian and greek thought of after life. Symbolism of the lion hunt, and hierchy are important. Mycenaean"s had a war like society because of weapons and war like symbols. Offerings and dedications to those who have died some have wine in the base. Artemis is apollo"s twin sister, goddess of hunt. Pediment importance- figure of medusa, ward off evil because she is evil. Placed at delphi- sacred to the god apollo. To build up their image by building extravagant temples.
