Art History Words and Terms Beginning With K
Listed here are Art History words and terms that begin with the letter "K". Selecting any entry below will lead to its page and the ability to view its full definition.
khachkar
"Cross-stone (or rock)" in Armenian; they are unique to Armenia, though now found in other spots of the globe in tribute and memorial to Armenians. A khachkar - usually formed from basalt or tuff - may be freestanding or in relief, but either type of stone is carved.
"Cross-stone (or rock)" in Armenian; they are unique to Armenia, though now found in other spots of the globe in tribute and memorial to Armenians. A khachkar - usually formed from basalt or tuff - may be freestanding or in relief, but either type of stone is carved.
kiln
Derived, in a number of steps/languages, from the Latin culina (cookstove) a kiln is an oven or furnace capable of holding hot fires and maintaining the heat necessary to drive nearly all moisture out of something heated in its interior.
Derived, in a number of steps/languages, from the Latin culina (cookstove) a kiln is an oven or furnace capable of holding hot fires and maintaining the heat necessary to drive nearly all moisture out of something heated in its interior.