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This 'M' term describes any large stone used to make dolmens (two large upright stones capped by a lintel stone across the top) such as the ones found at Stonehenge. What is this term which is derived from the Greek for 'large stone'?
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Another very common 'M' term, this one describes a large painting done directly on a wall. A very popular form during the early Renaissance, when frescoes were frequently executed on the walls of churches, this sort of work was also popular amongst the post-revolutionary Mexican artists of the 20th century. Which 'M' term are we looking for here?
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This term does not just describe a simple sketch, but an elaborate preliminary drawing or painting of a larger planned work meant to be shown to a patron. Which of the following terms best describes such a work?
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We'll do a little Arabic now...for a change of pace. This architectural term describes a slender tower which rises above the surrounding structures in a Muslim city. From the balconies on these towers the faithful are called to prayer...but what are these towers called?
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This term was coined by Italian Futurist painter de Chirico in 1917 to describe some of his bizarre paintings. Which term did he use?
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The term 'merz' was self-coined to describe the works of which famed Dada artist?
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Which of these terms describes a stick with padded end that is placed upon a canvas in such a way that her/his painting arm can rest and remain steady?
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True or false: The term 'mannequin', employed in the modern sense to describe a life-sized figure used to model clothing, comes to us from the Middle Dutch for 'little man'.
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What is the term used to describe a representation of the Virgin enthroned as Queen of Heaven, with Child in arms?
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The terms 'Pentelic', 'Parian' and 'Carrara' are all associated with which 'M' of art?
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