a set of rules or standards used to establish proportions
cosmology
the theory of the origins, evolution, and structure of the universe
dynasty
a sequence of rulers from the same family
fresco (Italian, "fresh")
a method of painting on walls or ceilings surfaced with fresh, moist, lime plaster
hypostyle
a hall whose roof is supported by columns
lyric
literally "accompanied by the lyre," hence, verse that is meant to be sung rather than spoken; usually characterized by individual and personal emotion
mastaba
early rectangular Egyptian tomb with sloping sides and a flat roof.
module
a unit of measurement used to determine proportion
monarch
a single or sole ruler
obelisk
a tall, four-sided pillar that tapers to a pyramidal apex
papyrus
a reed-like plant from which the ancient Egyptians made paper
polytheism
the belief in many gods
pylon
a massive gateway in the form of a pair of truncated pyramids
pyramid
a four-sided structure rising to a peak
relief
a sculptural technique in which figures or forms are carved either to project from the background surface (raised relief) or cut away below the background level (sunk relief); the degree of relief is designated as high, low, or sunken
simile
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared
