CTD 321 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Artifact - Answers - An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or
historical interest.
Mortise and Tenon construction - Answers - is a woodworking joining technique that has
been used for centuries. It is the strongest and most reliable way to join two pieces of
wood.
The tenon on one piece of wood is shaped to fit inside a mortise (hole). By making the
two pieces fit tightly together with strong waterproof wood glue, the joint becomes
incredibly strong. All of our hardwood gates are constructed using this technique.
Post and Lintel - Answers - A structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a
horizontal beam (lintel)
Minbar - Answers - A short flight of steps used as a platform by a preacher in a mosque.
Mihrab - Answers - (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of
Mecca
Minaret - Answers - A distinctive feature of mosque architecture, a tower from which the
faithful are called to worship.
Lathe - Answers - A machine tool used for turning cylindrical forms on work pieces.
Modern lathes are often equipped with digital readouts and numerical controls.
Inlay - Answers - Substance embedded in another, contrasting material
3-D Carving - Answers - A 3D piece where material is taken away rather than added
Material culture - Answers - the art, housing, clothing, sports, dances, foods, and other
similar items constructed or created by a group of people
"From 65,000 years ago, man survived through his interaction with nature, which formed
his day to day purpose and even his spiritual life. Fear and joy were both aspects of life
reflected in the material culture of this civilization. Buildings were made of grasses and
mud. Architecture was not expected to last, but rather reflected the birth and death
demonstrated by the changing seasons."
Motif and Ornament - Answers - The term can be used both of figurative and narrative
art, and ornament and geometrical art. A motif may be repeated in a pattern or design,
often many times, or may just occur once in a work.
"•Impressive artistic energy!
•Masks...like the Noah plays in Japan
•Innovative use of local materials
•The creation of material culture ...
, artifacts with meaning"
Bas Relief - Answers - Sculpture whose ornament or figures are somewhat raised
above the background
Yoke - Answers - an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person.
Drum feet - Answers - Egyptian furniture had "drum feet"-look like animal legs and face
all the same way
Moorish Arch - Answers - Horseshoe (Islamic)
Madrasa - Answers - School for Islamic instruction
Calligraphy - Answers - The art of fine handwriting
Iznik - Answers - A type of pottery decorated with blue and white patterns
Damascening - Answers - The art of inlaying different metals into one another typically,
gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background- to produce intricate patterns
Gul - Answers -
Boteh - Answers - A motif in the shape of a curved droplet, used in rug and textile
designs and characteristic of Paisley patterns, variously described as a stylized leaf,
pear, pine cone, or teardrop.
Tree of Life - Answers - A motif used in rugs and other decorations
Herati - Answers - From Herat, a city in Afghanistan known for its weaving
Campaniform capital - Answers -
Hieroglyphics - Answers - An ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were
used to represent ideas and sounds
Dove Tail Construction - Answers - A "dovetail" drawer refers to the specific
construction of the drawer; a dovetail joint is used to securely join the drawer side and
the drawer front together.-Egypt
Pietra Dura - Answers - Inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored
stones to create images
Incised Carving - Answers - A line carved into the surface of a material
Artifact - Answers - An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or
historical interest.
Mortise and Tenon construction - Answers - is a woodworking joining technique that has
been used for centuries. It is the strongest and most reliable way to join two pieces of
wood.
The tenon on one piece of wood is shaped to fit inside a mortise (hole). By making the
two pieces fit tightly together with strong waterproof wood glue, the joint becomes
incredibly strong. All of our hardwood gates are constructed using this technique.
Post and Lintel - Answers - A structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a
horizontal beam (lintel)
Minbar - Answers - A short flight of steps used as a platform by a preacher in a mosque.
Mihrab - Answers - (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of
Mecca
Minaret - Answers - A distinctive feature of mosque architecture, a tower from which the
faithful are called to worship.
Lathe - Answers - A machine tool used for turning cylindrical forms on work pieces.
Modern lathes are often equipped with digital readouts and numerical controls.
Inlay - Answers - Substance embedded in another, contrasting material
3-D Carving - Answers - A 3D piece where material is taken away rather than added
Material culture - Answers - the art, housing, clothing, sports, dances, foods, and other
similar items constructed or created by a group of people
"From 65,000 years ago, man survived through his interaction with nature, which formed
his day to day purpose and even his spiritual life. Fear and joy were both aspects of life
reflected in the material culture of this civilization. Buildings were made of grasses and
mud. Architecture was not expected to last, but rather reflected the birth and death
demonstrated by the changing seasons."
Motif and Ornament - Answers - The term can be used both of figurative and narrative
art, and ornament and geometrical art. A motif may be repeated in a pattern or design,
often many times, or may just occur once in a work.
"•Impressive artistic energy!
•Masks...like the Noah plays in Japan
•Innovative use of local materials
•The creation of material culture ...
, artifacts with meaning"
Bas Relief - Answers - Sculpture whose ornament or figures are somewhat raised
above the background
Yoke - Answers - an arched device formerly laid on the neck of a defeated person.
Drum feet - Answers - Egyptian furniture had "drum feet"-look like animal legs and face
all the same way
Moorish Arch - Answers - Horseshoe (Islamic)
Madrasa - Answers - School for Islamic instruction
Calligraphy - Answers - The art of fine handwriting
Iznik - Answers - A type of pottery decorated with blue and white patterns
Damascening - Answers - The art of inlaying different metals into one another typically,
gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background- to produce intricate patterns
Gul - Answers -
Boteh - Answers - A motif in the shape of a curved droplet, used in rug and textile
designs and characteristic of Paisley patterns, variously described as a stylized leaf,
pear, pine cone, or teardrop.
Tree of Life - Answers - A motif used in rugs and other decorations
Herati - Answers - From Herat, a city in Afghanistan known for its weaving
Campaniform capital - Answers -
Hieroglyphics - Answers - An ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were
used to represent ideas and sounds
Dove Tail Construction - Answers - A "dovetail" drawer refers to the specific
construction of the drawer; a dovetail joint is used to securely join the drawer side and
the drawer front together.-Egypt
Pietra Dura - Answers - Inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored
stones to create images
Incised Carving - Answers - A line carved into the surface of a material
