NYSTCE CST 245 ARTS AND SCIENCE EXAM BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.

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NYSTCE CST 245 ARTS AND SCIENCE
EXAM BRAND NEW OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.

atrium - correct answer -open rectangular court in the front of a
church




baluster - correct answer -a small curved post or pillar




batten - correct answer -strips of wood used as a base for
plastering or for attaching tile




bevel - correct answer -to round off a sharp edge




biscuit - correct answer -unglazed porcelain




bust - correct answer -a sculpture depicting a head, neck, and
upper chest of a figure

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casement - correct answer -a window that opens on hinges along
its side




Chancel - correct answer -The portion of the church surrounding
the altar, usually enclosing the clergy; area behind the altar or
communion rail.




decoupage - correct answer -Cutting out designs to be used in a
collage.




niche - correct answer -a wall recess




obelisk - correct answer -A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on
top




parquet - correct answer -floor made of wood strips inlaid in a
mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece

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sarcophagus - correct answer -stone coffin




sizing - correct answer -gluelike material used to stiffen paper or
to seal a wall or canvas




tempera - correct answer -a type of painting that binds the
pigment with a mixture of egg and water or egg and oil




vihara - correct answer -Buddhist monastery




Monarchy - correct answer -A government ruled by a king or
queen




republic - correct answer -rule by law




Theocracy - correct answer -A government controlled by religious
leaders