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18 Cards in this Set
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barrel vault
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-an elongated or continuous semi-circular vault shaped like a half cylinder
- Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine |
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groin vault
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- vault made by intersection of two barrel vaults of equal size= four side compartments of equal size and shape
- The Coloseum |
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tessera
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- small piece of stone, glass, or other object that is pieced together with many others to create a mosaic.
- San Vitale |
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nave
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central aisle of a basilica, two or three stories high and flanked by aisles, and defined by nave arcade or nave colonnade.
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intuitive perspective
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- a method of giving the impression of recession of visual instinct, not by use of an overall system or program
- diagonal line, eye sees as parallel - objects farther away= smaller |
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keystone
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top most stone at center of arch and last block to be placed. the pressure of this block holds arch together
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central-plan
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- any structure designed with a primary central space surrounded by symmetrical areas on each side
- Hagia Sophia |
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transept
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-the arm of a cruciform church, perpendicular to the nave.
-crossing point= where nave and transept cross. -Old St. Peter's |
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centering
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temporary structure that supports a masonry arch and vault or dome during construction until the mortar is fully dried and masonry is self-sustaining
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oculus
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- circular opening in dome instead of keystone
- pantheon |
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icons
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an image in any material representing a sacred figure or event in Byzantine. icons were venerated by by the faithful, who believed in them to have miraculous powers to transmit messages to God
- Virgin and Child with Saints and Angels |
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rotunda
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- round room
- panthenon |
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atmospheric perspective
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- a method of rendering the effect of spatial distance by subtle variations in color and clarity of representation
- far away objects look hazy |
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apse
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- large semicircular or polygonal (usually vaulted) niche protruding from the end wall of a building
- in Christian churches it contains an altar |
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allegory
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-an image that illustrates an abstract concept, idea, or story often suggesting a deeper meaning
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iconoclasm
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the banning or destruction of icons and religious art. iconcolasm in the 8th and 9th Byzantium and 16th and 17th Protestant territories arose from differing beliefs about power, meaning, function and purpose of imagery in religion.
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gallery
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in church architecture, the story found above the side aisles of a church , usually open to and overlooking the nave.
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basilica
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-large rectangular building
- general purpose administrative structure - Christians use as churches |
