Art of the Americas — Cumulative exam Answers

A vault is an arched structure that springs from a cornice, which is supported by both a solid wall and four columns. The cornice is a set of projecting moldings that crown the top edge of a temple or building. Vaults provide increased space in the ceiling and create a self-formed roof for a building.

There are no limits to the designs a computer can create, however there may be limits to what can be constructed, depending on such circumstances as available materials, knowledge, location, etc.

Carving is the use of tools to chip away at a base in order to produce the sculpture. The materials an artist chooses depends on cost, and availability of both tools and materials. An example of a carving is, Fu Lions, which was sculpted out of ivory.

A corbel arch is an arch carries the thrust of weight to its sides. It uses a post-and-lintel, in which the lintel supports all the weight above it. A corbel arch is unique because it is the oldest form of arch known in architecture.

The Igbo Ukwu site contained an elite burial and shrine complex. It held the earliest known examples of copper alloy or bronze casting in Sub Saharan Africa. The site also increased historians’ understanding of both art and culture of West African civilizations.

- What type of sculpture is this tomb decoration? Ans: It is a relief sculpture. - Why was this type of sculpture common among Egyptian tombs? Ans: Relief sculptures were common because they could be engraved into the walls of the tombs, making them impossible for tomb raiders to steal. - What is the title of the sculpture? Ans: The title of this tomb decoration is Stele of Amenemhat I. - What is the subject matter of the sculpture? Ans: The sculpture shows ordinary people in everyday life. - What was the purpose of tomb decorations? Ans: Tomb decorations were intended to bring joy to the dead for eternity.

The load-bearing element of an construction is the location where the weight and force rests. A typical load-bearing construction would have thick walls and a wide base, made of materials such as stones or bricks, which are stacked. The potential problem with load-bearing is that the stacked materials have a limit on the amount of weight they can hold, and therefore that puts limitations on the height a structure can be.

The sketch shows a skyscraper, specifically the Chrysler Building, which is an example of a steel-frame structure. This type of building is tall, narrow, and supported by an internal skeleton of steel rather than thick masonry walls. Developments in steel-frame construction and the invention of the elevator made this building, and others like it, possible. New engineering techniques also allowed architects to build higher and more safely.

This piece was created using glassblowing, a craft in which molten glass is shaped into forms. The orange glass bowls on tall black poles feel delicate, organic, and almost flower-like, which gives the work a lively and elegant presence. The bright color and unusual arrangement create a sense of movement and wonder. The artist likely intended to transform glass into a dramatic sculptural installation that surprises viewers and makes them see the material in a new way.

A piece of art is a creative, visual expression of an idea in some form. A craft is the physical effort and skill used in the creative process.

The four main properties/abilities of glass are: transparent, reflective, transmit, and absorb. Transparent: A property of glass which permits light to pass through. Reflective: A property of glass which casts light back. Transmit: Allowing some light filters through. Absorb: Taking in light.

Milling is a form of cutting where by a metal is made into to a specified geometry by removing excess material using various kinds of tooling leaving a finished part matching a set of specifications. Welding is a fabrication process which joins two pieces of material. This can be done by either melting the pieces together, or by using pressure in conjunction with heat, or by itself.

This design was created using CATIA. CATIA allows the architect to create a three dimensional image that can be traveled through via the computer, which allows the architect to see problems or areas that would not have been noticed without the software until after the construction was complete.

Metal is an element with super and electric and thermal conductivity, high luster, and sensitivity. The four main types of metal are gold, bronze, silver, and iron.

The images depict the judgment of a pharaoh in the afterlife, a scene from ancient Egyptian funerary belief. The half-human, half-animal figures are Egyptian gods such as Anubis, who was associated with mummification and guiding the dead. The mummified ruler is being presented for judgment so he may enter the afterlife. This type of scene reflects Egyptian beliefs about the ka, the soul, and the importance of proper burial rituals.

#1: White Crown of Upper Egypt #2: Red Crown of Lower Egypt #3: Eye of Horus (Egyptian god) #4: Scepter (represents power) #5: Ankh (everlasting life)

This skyscraper is the Seagram Building. It is important because it became a major model for modern skyscraper design and the International Style. Its design is simple, geometric, and sleek, with a strong emphasis on straight lines and a glass-and-steel exterior. The structure was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with Philip Johnson also contributing.