Ap Art History: Important Term

the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

an architectural system where a horizontal piece is supported by two vertical posts, or columns.

to show or treat an animal, god, or object as if it is human in appearance, character, or behavior

a religion practiced by indigenous peoples of far northern Europe and Siberia that is characterized by belief in an unseen world of gods, demons, and ancestral spirits responsive only to the shamans.

An ancient, upright stone monumentis called a stele

Stylized art is a form that has moved away from natural forms and shapes

when the figure is shown in mostly profile, but a portion is drawn facing the viewer

invites the public to move around the piece, feel the coarse edges, and examine the natural oxidation along the painted surfaces.

2,000,000–10,000 BCE, was characterized by the development of stone tools and art, bone artifacts, and cave paintings.

9,000–4,500 BCE, was characterized by the domestication of animals, the development of agriculture, and the manufacture of pottery and textiles.

The great audience hall in ancient Persian palaces.

supposedly having the power to avert evil influences or bad luck.