DHE 461 Midterm #3
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Created by:
clairvis on November 16, 2009
Subjects:
Early Christianity, Byzantium, Islam, & early Middle Ages.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Basilica | Worship, Apse is main focus at west end, Nave opposite end, Narethex for non-baptized |
| Martyria | Commemorating saints, memorializing dead, tomb, services, double side aisles |
| Baptistry | Centrally planned, commonly octagon, minimal decor, arches support dome |
| Mausoulea | Important people/few visitors, tombs, central plan with cross-section, aisles around circular nave |
| Tunica interior | fitted, full-length robes |
| Tunica Superior | short, wide sleeved robes |
| Segmentae | applied patches on byzantine dress |
| Pallium | long, narrow, jeweled scarf |
| Paludamentum | Large elaborate cloak fastened at one shoulder |
| Tablion | square, cape-like garment worn over paludamentum |
| Squinch | square base, round dome |
| Pendantive | Dome with base of arches |
| Tiraz | Islamic textile workshops controlled by local rulers |
| Shrine | centrally planned, similar to EC Mausoleum, geometric designs |
| Mosques | services & speeches inside, domes, designed for prayer |
| Sahn | Exterior courtyard to mosque |
| Minarets | Towers for call to prayer |
| Mihrab | Indicate direction fo mecca |
| Mimbar | Elevated seat for readings in mosque |
| Trabeated | Post & Lintel construction |
| Arcuated | A structure that depends on arches for support |
| Nave | Central portion of a basilica or church |
| Vestibulum | Outdoor area in front of home where guests wait to enter |
| Atrium | A courtyard open to the sky w/rooms on all sides |
| Transept | Portion of structure that crosses the main structure at a right angle creating a cross-like shape |
| Apse | Curved end of building opposite entrance |
| Ambulatories | Walkway between apse & altar |
| Thawb | Ankle-length garment, similar to a robe |
| Burda | Covering over the Thawb |
| Westwerk | West side entry 2 towers |
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