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Hellenistic terracottas in Asia Minor
Author(s) : Patsiadou Lila (5/13/2002)Translation : Gougla Dafni
For citation: Patsiadou Lila, "Hellenistic terracottas in Asia Minor",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=8017>
GLOSSARY
chiton, the Item of clothing consisting of a square woollen textile seamed on both sides.
himation, the Rectangular woolen (mainly) cloth that was worn over the chiton (cloak). It could be wrapped around the shoulders and the body in different ways and was fastened with a belt or with brooches.
mannerism The term denotes a reaction to the classical ideals of aesthetics, as well as sophistication and an unnatural rendering of the forms. The figures display small heads, elongated limbs and pretentious poses.
mica Clay inclusions usually derived from eroded minerals and stones (mostly marble and schist).
Tanagra style A mold-cast type of terracotta figurines of the Hellenistic period. Primarily found in the cemeteries of Tanagra, they became popular in other areas as well, such as Athens.
1. Introduction
2. Time boundaries and general characteristics
3. Usage and construction techniques
4. Workshops of terracotta art in Asia Minor
4.1. Troy
4.2. Myrina
4.3. Cyme
4.4. Smyrna
4.5. Pergamon
4.6. Ephesus
4.7. Priene
4.8. Caria
4.8.1. Cnidus
4.8.2. Halicarnassus
4.8.3. Theangela
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