A stepped tower, often made of mud brick, serving as a religious structure in ancient Mesopotamia.

A technique used in art where the size of figures indicates their relative importance.

Horizontal bands used to divide a visual narrative into distinct scenes.

A pose in sculpture in which the weight is shifted onto one leg, creating a naturalistic S-curve in the body.

A style of portraiture that emphasizes realism, often depicting age and imperfections.

The filling of the entire surface of a space or an artwork with details.

Kouros figures are nude male youths, while Kore figures are draped female figures. Both are idealized and have an archaic smile.

The Great Pyramids served primarily as tombs for pharaohs, while the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut served as a place to commemorate the pharaoh and perform rituals.

The Doryphoros embodies the Greek ideal of human perfection, while the Augustus of Prima Porta is Roman propaganda portraying the emperor as a powerful leader.

The Temple of Minerva has 3 cellas and is made of wood, mud brick, and terracotta, while the Parthenon has one cella and is made of marble.

A religious structure in Uruk, elevated to allow priests to be closer to the gods.

It reflects a hierarchical society with distinct social classes, as well as extensive trade networks.

It is one of the earliest known written legal codes, demonstrating Hammurabi's authority and divine endorsement of his laws.

The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under King Narmer, signifying the beginning of a unified Egyptian state.

It commemorates Hatshepsut's reign as a female pharaoh, a unique event in ancient Egyptian history.

It served as a central public space in Athens for political, social, and commercial activities.

It served as a public entertainment venue, hosting gladiator contests and other spectacles.