History of Art Unit 7

sarcophagus

A coffin usually of stone Example: Emperor Pius

Encaustic

A painting technique in which pigment is mixed with melted wax and applied to the surface while the mixture is hot. Example: Fayum Mummy Portrait

decursio

A procession of armed troops at a funeral. The ritual circling of a Roman funerary pyre. Example: Column Base of Antoninus Pius

Tempera

A technique of painting using pigment mixed with egg yolk, glue, or casein; also, the medium itself. Example: Holy Trinity Icon

tetrarchy

A type of Roman government established in the late third century CE by Diocletian in an attempt to foster order by sharing power with potential rivals. Greek, "rule by four." Example: Emperor Diocletian's government

mummy portrait

the modern term given to a type of naturalistic painted portrait on wooden boards attached to mummies Example: Mummy Portrait

Spoila

the repurposing of stone or sculpture on new projects Example: The arch of Constantine