Prehistoric and Ancient Mediterranean Vocab Flashcards
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pigment
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the colored material used in paints. Often made from finely ground minerals
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ocher
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a pigment found in nature containing hydrated iron oxide
3
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stencil
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a perforated template allowing ink or paint to pass through to print a design
4
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shaman
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a priest or priestess regarded as having the ability to communicate directly with the spiritual world
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fresco
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a technique in which the artist paints onto freshly applied plaster. From the Italian fresco (fresh)
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subject
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the person, object, or space depicted in a work of art
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