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11th Grade
12/12/2011

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Pendentives
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Spherical triangle of masonry based on a dome. Curving inward and around the dome which takes away some pressure.
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Squinches
Definition
Mathematically and structurally less sophisticated than Pendentives.
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Icons
Definition
Byzantine religious painting
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Pantocrator
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Ruler of the world
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Koran
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sacred text of Islam - word is Arabic for "recitation"
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Kaaba
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Cubical shrine in Mecca
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Mihrab
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A niche that distinguishes the wall oriented toward Mecca in a mosque (equivalent to a catholic apse)
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Arabesque
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Decorative feature using highly complex interlaced lines
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Calligraphy
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Literally fine handwriting, the cultivating of writing as an art form.
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Tessellation
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Decoration using polygonal shapes with no gaps between
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Minaret
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Tall slender Islamic column used to call people to prayer
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Denier
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Charlemagnes coin
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Scriptorium
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The monastic room used by monks for the copying of manuscripts and their study
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Illumination
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Decorating words in Christian art usually gold and silver
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Parchment
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Animal Skin for writing
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Vellum
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Thinner version of parchment
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Horror Vacui
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In art the fear of leaving empty spaces in a design
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Round Arch
Definition
Arch that is circular
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Pointed arch
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point made by the intersection of a transverse rib, making it look pointed
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Buttresses
Definition
Supporting structure of walls
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Rib
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Supporting structure of walls
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Parts of a Basilica Church
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Atrium
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Courtyard entrance of an early or Medieval Christian Church
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Narthex
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A passageway joining the main entrance to the nave (Principle area) of a church
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Facade
Definition
Front of the Building
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Nave
Definition
Central long aisle of a basilica, with two parallel side aisles
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Side aisles
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Aisles parallel to nave
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Clerestory
Definition
Windows set above the arches and below the roof of a building
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Ambulatory
Definition
Covered walkway around the apse of a church
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Crossing
Definition
Junction of four arms in a basilica plan of a church
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Chapels
Definition
A small worship space either free standing or part of a larger church
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Apse
Definition
Semicircular recess covered by a semi dome usually behind the choir
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Portal
Definition
Doorway
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Choir
Definition
Area in between apse and nave, locates the singers
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Parts of a Portal: Jambs
Definition
One of set of vertical posts that forms the sides of the portal
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Trumeau
Definition
The central supporting post of a portal holds up tympanum
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Parts of a Portal: Lintel
Definition
Horizontal architectural element that supports the weight of an opening 
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Parts of a Portal: Voussoirs
Definition
Wedge-shaped elements used in building an arch
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Archivolts
Definition
Ornamented molding on an arch
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