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FA207 Test 2
University of Portland
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Fine Art
Undergraduate 1
03/22/2009

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Greek Orders
Definition
Styles of construction and ornamentation first used in Greek buildings; adopted by the Romans; most easily identified by the capitals; commonly used today as historical references.
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Capital
Definition
A decorative structure at the top of a column; this design is the easiest way to identify the Greek orders.
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Doric
Definition
The simplest of the Greek orders; the capital includes a round pillow-like stone topped by a flat, rectangular stone.
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Ionic
Definition
A Greek order; the capital consists of large scrolls.
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Corinthian
Definition
The most complex Greek order; the capital includes stylized leaves and scrolls.
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Post-and-Lintel
Definition
A structural system with a post spanned by a single piece (e.g. stone columns spanned by a single piece of stone); in wood this is called post and beam.
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Column
Definition
A free-standing vertical structural support.
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Fluting
Definition
The vertical grooves carved into columns.
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Arch
Definition
A curved structure that spans an opening.
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Roman Arch
Definition
An arch in the shape of a half circle; widely used by the Romans and again in the middle ages (identified as Romanesque).
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Gothic Arch
Definition
A pointed arch. Developed in the middle ages.
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Arcade
Definition
A series of arches side by side.
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Vault
Definition
A series of arches, one behind the next, that enclose a space, producing an arched ceiling.
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Tunnel Vault
Definition
The simplest of vaults, a continuous arched ceiling, with either round or pointed arches.
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Groin Vault
Definition
Occurs where two tunnel vaults of the same size intersect at a right angle.
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Dome
Definition
A structure that encloses a space by using a series of continuous arches on a continuous round base.
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Bearing-wall Construction
Definition
A structural method in which the building is held up by the outside walls, which must be thick and strong.
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Steel Cage Construction
Definition
A modern structural method that holds up a building with an internal frame of steel; the walls do not hold up the building as in earlier structural systems.
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Cantilever
Definition
An overhanging structure supported only on one side.
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Façade
Definition
The front of a building, often given special architectural design.
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Fenestration
Definition
The pattern of windows in a building.
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Scale
Definition
Building size as compared to the human body.
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Proportion
Definition
Comparative size of parts of a building measured against other parts of the building.
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Materials
Definition
Stone, brick, masonry, concrete, wood, steel, glass.
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Masonry
Definition
Brick or stone held together by mortar, a substance similar to concrete.
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Four Elements of Drama
Definition
Plot, live actor, theatrical space, theatrical event.
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Plot, live actor, theatrical space, theatrical event
Definition
Four elements of drama
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Plot
Definition
Series of closely related events.
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Live Actor
Definition
Live actor in the same space as the audience.
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Theatrical Space
Definition
Formal theater space or informal such as garage, basement, street corner.
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Theatrical Event
Definition
Actors and audience react to each other.
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Suspension of Disbelief
Definition
Audience is able to fully immerse themselves in the story taking place on stage; accepting improbability within the framework of the work of art.
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Aristotle Devices or Components of a Play
Definition
Plot, character, thought, diction, music and spectacle.
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Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Music, and Spectacle
Definition
Aristotle devices or components of a play.
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Plot
Definition
Series of closely related events; story structure.
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Character
Definition
People of the play, vehicle through which the story is told.
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Thought
Definition
Theme, message, moral, central idea playwright is trying to get across.
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Diction
Definition
Language of the play: imagery, tone, and articulation.
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Music
Definition
All sound; rhythm of sounds and vocal tones.
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Spectacle
Definition
All visual aspects of the production.
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Proscenium
Definition
A stage framed by a large rectangular arch that divides playing space from the audience.
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Thrust
Definition
Stage that goes out into the audience area and is surrounded on three sides by seats.
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Arena (or Theater in the Round)
Definition
Stage is surrounded on all sides by seats.
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Black Box
Definition
Flexible space that can be configured for requirements of the production.
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Tragedy, Drama, Comedy, Melodrama, Farce, Musical
Definition
Theater genres
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Tragedy
Definition
Oldest form of recorded genre; serious play with protagonist of high social stature who has a flaw.
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Drama
Definition
A play with serious intent, but not universal significance; usually people of everyday type, but ending is often unhappy or at least serious.
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Comedy
Definition
A funny play often about serious human conflict.
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Melodrama
Definition
Stereotypical and sentimental drama.
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Farce
Definition
Play written purely for entertainment.
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Musical
Definition
Play combining dialogue, music, and often dance.
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Exposition, Conflict, Climax, Denouement
Definition
Dramatic Structure
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Exposition
Definition
Background information; introduces the characters, situation and problem.
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Conflict
Definition
Drama requires this; mechanism by which a situation becomes dramatic; begins with an inciting incident.
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Climax
Definition
The moment of maximum tension in the play when the primary conflict is resolved.
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Denouement
Definition
Resolution of conflict; new harmony or understanding has been reached.
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Dramatic Time
Definition
Things happen on stage faster than they do in real life and audience accepts this.
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Protagonist
Definition
Principal character in a dramatic action.
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Antagonist
Definition
The character who opposes the action.
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Director
Definition
Responsible for casting, rehearsal process, mounting of the play; communicates their vision for approach to the play to actors and designers.
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Designers
Definition
Provide the visual elements for the production including setting, costumes, lighting, props, and sound.
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Actors
Definition
People who bring the characters to life.
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Playwright
Definition
The author of the script.
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Concept or Production Approach
Definition
Vision of the entire production formulated and shared by the director.
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Representational
Definition
Plays that present life in a realistic manner; characters talk to each other without regard for the audience.
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Presentational
Definition
Characters deliver the material out to the audience in a less than realistic manner.
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Theatricality
Definition
Style of theater in which design and approach to the play is highlighted and not necessarily a historical representation; style is removed from observable reality.
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Acting
Definition
To behave truthfully under an imaginary set of circumstances.
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Blocking
Definition
Major movement on stage, usually predetermined and set by the director.
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Stage Business
Definition
Small actions performed by each character, necessary for specifically defining each character and for creating reality on stage.
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Monologue
Definition
A long speech, delivered by one character, which may be heard but not interrupted by other is his/her presence.
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Soliloquy
Definition
A speech wherein a character verbalizes his/her thoughts aloud while alone.
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Direct Performance
Definition
Presentational in intent, meaning that the character(s) acknowledge the presence of the audience by speaking directly to them.
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Aside
Definition
A speech wherein a character expresses his/her thoughts in words audible to the audience but supposedly unheard by the other characters on stage.
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Fourth Wall
Definition
The imaginary wall between the actors and the audience.
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Rhythm
Definition
Energy, long or angular, fast or slow
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Theme/Image/Storyline
Definition
What the dance is trying to communicate.
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Mise-en-Scene
Definition
Everything around the dance; stage, props, etc.
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On Point
Definition
On the toes.
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Divertissement
Definition
Dancing for dancing's sake.
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Corps de Ballet
Definition
All the backup dancers.
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Labanotation
Definition
Pictures and words that describe what a dancer does.
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Blind Arcades
Definition
Arches that have something behind them that you can't see through.
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Character Simulation
Definition
Actor looks like the character.
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Character Embodiment
Definition
Actor becomes the character.
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Pacing
Definition
Rate of the play.
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Dialogue
Definition
Conversation between two or more people.
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