Looking at the Examples in the Book, What Were Some

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Essay

Looking at the examples in the book, what were some of the key difference and similarities that could be found between Classical and Hellenistic artistic styles? Does Hellenistic art give us an idea of the perception and focus of the people at this time?

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Definitions:

Arch

A curved structural member that spans an opening and is generally composed of wedge-shaped blocks (voussoirs) that transmit the downward pressure laterally. See also thrust.

Lost Wax

A method of metal casting in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created using a wax model, which is then melted away and lost.

Repoussé

Formed in relief by beating a metal plate from the back, leaving the impression on the face. The metal sheet is hammered into a hollow mold of wood or some other pliable material and finished with a graver. See also Relief.

Drilling

The process of making holes in a solid substrate by using a rotating tool called a drill, often used in construction, manufacturing, and resource extraction.