MIDDLE AGES (GOTHIC) Meredith

(800-1500) Bunderson
LATIN CROSS
1. Elongated descending
arm.
2. Represents Jesus
crucifixion
EARLY CHRISTIAN
1. Basilica Church
NAVE
1. Central space
2. Pillars/colums on
sides to separate
3. congregation
AISLES
1. Open area of
church to the
nave.
2. Separated by
columns or piers
TRANSEPT
1.Gives the
Shape of Cross
2.separation
CROSSING
1. Intersection of
nave, choir
and transept
QUIRE (CHOIR)
1.Between transept
and main apse
2.Where service is
sung, clergy
stands, or where
alter may be
located.
ASPE
1. Circular
projection/extension
from chapel
AMBULATORY
1.A semicircular
aisle.
2.Separates choir
from apse
ARCADE
1. Arches supported
by columns/piers.
PIER
1.Provides support
2.Generally square,
rectangular, or
circular
BAY
1. Space between
piers
ROMANESQUE
- Similar to Roman architecture
(pillars and round arches)

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 1. Normans conquered
NORMAN England wanted God on
side
2. Categorizes styles of
Romanesque
3. Round arches (doors,
windows)
4. Smaller windows very
dark
5. No pews
6. Large pillars inside
strength
GOTHIC Milan Cathedral
GOTHIC
Notre Dame
Cathedral
GOTHIC ARCH

Provided Structure
RIBS
1. Framework
that the
ceilings rests on
BRACKETS
VAULTS
1.Arched form
2.Provides ceiling
3.Need for
buttresses
TRIOFORIUM 1. Narrow passage
in the wall.
2.Arches open into
nave.
3.Possible to have
outer wall of glass
instead of stone.
BOSS

1. Stone that projects

2. Sits at the intersection of
ribs & ceiling
3. Frequently carved
CLERESTORY

1. Upper
story with
windows
LANCET
1.A slender pointed
window.
2.Separated by
mullions.
MULLIONS

1. Vertical element
separates lancets
TRACERY
BUTTRESS/FLYING BUTTRESS
STAINED GLASS

Notre Dame Cathedral

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