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Intro to Art History II Exam 1
Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, Medieval art, 14th century Italy, 15th century Northern Europe
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Art History
Undergraduate 1
02/15/2016

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Relic
Definition
any item connected to Christianity that draws Christians
Term
Reliquary
Definition
container that holds the relic
Term
Tympanum
Definition
semi-circular area above the door
Term
Trumeau
Definition
central square between doors
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Nave
Definition
the central part of a church building intended to accomodate most of the congregation
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Transept
Definition
  • perpendicular to the nave
  • creates a cross form
  • more space for congregants and clergy
  • 2 secondary entrances
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Crossing
Definition
  • where nave and transept intersect
  • usually has something above it, like a spire or a dome
  • base measurement
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Choir
Definition
  • between crossing and apse
  • usually where choir and clergy sit
  • location of altar
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Ambulatory
Definition
walkway extended behind altar
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Chapel
Definition
where pilgrims could go from relic to relic
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Definition
Barrel vault
Term
[image]
Definition
Transverse arch
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[image]
Definition
Bay
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[image]
Definition
Arcade
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Gallery
Definition
2nd story space
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[image]
Definition
Quadrant vault (groin vault)
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[image]
Definition
Strip/pier buttress
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Definition
Cloister
Term
[image]
Definition
Historiated capital
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[image]
Definition
Fresco
Term
[image]
Definition
Ribbed vault
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