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ArtHistory Terms Flashcards
Beginners Art History Terms covering Romanesque, Gothic, and more.
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Undergraduate 1
10/04/2012

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Doric Order
Definition
Oldest and stylistically most somber and unadorned

=boring.
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Ionic Order
Definition
Capitals have scrolls on each side.
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Corinthian Order
Definition
Capitals have very floral designs.

=flowery
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Entasis
Definition
Column that appears to swell or widen.
Term
Pediment
Definition
Triangular roof area of a temple where sculptures are placed.
Term
Caryatid
Definition
Column in the shape of a female figure.
Term
Oculus
Definition
Round opening in the center of a dome.
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Coffered Ceiling
Definition
Recessed square patterning in ceilings.
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Niche
Definition
Recessed area in walls.
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Basilica
Definition
Rectangular 3-sided building with apse.
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Nave
Definition
Central aisle in a Basilica.
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Apse
Definition
Semi-circular area at the end of a Basilica.
Term
Side Aisles
Definition
Aisles on either side of the nave.
Term
A structure for Burial
Definition
Mausoleum
Term
A semi circle walkway around the inside of a church.
Definition
Ambulatory
Term
Added to basilica at right angle to form cross
Definition
Transept
Term
Anything that sits above the main columns.
Definition
Entablature
Term
Top decoration of a column.
Definition
Capital
Term
Area for relief sculptures between column and pediment.
Definition
Frieze Area
Term
means "Temple to all Gods".
Definition
Pantheon
Term
Where books are written/copied.
Definition
Scriptorium
Term
Series of Arches.
Definition
Arcade
Term
Illustrated book of psalms
Definition
Utrecht Psalter
Term
Matthew
Mark
John
Luke
Definition
4 Evangelist
Term
Stories on the life of Jesus + after death..
Definition
New Testament
Term
History of the jews.
Definition
Old Testament
Term
Symbol: Man
Definition
Matthew
Term
Symbol: Winged Lion
Definition
Mark
Term
Symbol: Winged Ox
Definition
Luke
Term
Symbol: Eagle
Definition
John
Term
Voussoir
Definition
Stones that make up an arch.
Term
Keystone
Definition
Top, center stone in an arch.
Term
Pier
Definition
non-round support column.
Term
Cloister
Definition
Square grassy area for meditation.
Term
Fief
Definition
Piece of land with a castle on it.
Term
Serfs
Definition
Lowest of the low, field workers.
Term
Compound Pier
Definition
Pier with other things attached to it
Term
Romanesque Elevation (3)
Definition
1) Nave Arcade
2) Tribute Gallery
3) Clear Story
Term
Quadrant Arch
Definition
1/4 of an arch.
Term
Mandorla
Definition
Almond shaped.
Term
Portals
Definition
Entrance ways, doors.
Term
Archivolts
Definition
banks/rows of Voussoirs in an arch.
Term
Jambs
Definition
Outer side of doors.
Term
Horizontal beam below the tympanum.
Definition
Lintel
Term
Series of 3 Arches.
Definition
Triforum
Term
1st Holy Roman Emperor

c.800
Definition
Charlemagne
Term
The roughly triangular space enclosed by curves of adjacent arches.
Definition
Spandrel
Term
Space reserved for the clergy and singers in the church.
Definition
Choir Area
Term
Tall narrow window ending in a pointed arch.
Definition
Lancet
Term
central pillar providing support to the Tympanum.
Definition
Trumeau
Term
inclined member carried on an arch or series of arches helping with lateral thrust.
Definition
Flying buttress
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