CF II Flashcards
(28 cards)
Pilgrimage
Metaphor of the middle ages primary way that people started traveling for religious purposes
Sciptorium
A writing room within a monastery for monks to use
Illuminated Manuscript
Essentially a comic book, a book with illustrations, marginal decorations, etc.
Apse
A dome cut in half, usually contains the altar
Ambulatory
Corridor around the altar to allow people to exit more easily
Altar
Any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes
Choir
An organized group of singers, typically one that takes part in church services
Transept
An area set crosswise to the nave in a cruciform
Westwork
West-facing entrance section of a church
Abbey
A monastery or other buildings held by monks
Reliquary
Relics, chief art pieces
Cloister
An enclosed garden in the middle of a monastery
Crucifx
A cross with Jesus on it
Cross
A cross without Jesus on it
Moat
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack.
Tympanum
Semi-circular or triangular indented decorative wall surface over an entrance, door or window
Nave
A long hallway that leads towards the altar
Portals
A doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and elaborate on
Bsalter
Prayer book
Campanile
A freestanding, Italian bell tower
Piers
Columns, the skeleton that holds/supports up the church
Manuscript
A book written by hand before the printing press
Madonna and Child
Sculptures that show no emotion (e.g. Mary and Jesus)
Fountain
Symbol of paradise
