Romanesque Art - Miscellaneous

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Barrel vault

An architectural element formed by the extrusion of a single curve (or pair of curves, in the case of a pointed barrel vault) along a given distance

<p>An architectural element formed by the extrusion of a single curve (or pair of curves, in the case of a pointed barrel vault) along a given distance</p>
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Transverse arch

Supporting arch which runs across the vault from side to side, dividing the bays

<p>Supporting arch which runs across the vault from side to side, dividing the bays</p>
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Groin vault

Is formed by two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles. The result is four curving surfaces that draw the eye up and toward the center.

<p><span>Is formed by </span>two <span>barrel vaults</span> intersecting at right angles<span>. The result is four curving surfaces that draw the eye up and toward the center.</span></p>
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Pier

A vertical structural component or a section of a wall located between two openings, such as windows or doors

<p>A vertical structural component or a section of a wall located between two openings, such as windows or doors</p>
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Compound pier

A feature of a nave arcade designed for the support of arches and to bring arch and pier into harmony

<p>A feature of a nave arcade designed for the support of arches and to bring arch and pier into harmony</p>
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Bay

A unit of space defined by architectural elements such as columns, piers, and walls.

<p>A unit of space defined by architectural elements such as columns, piers, and walls.</p>
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Arcade

A set of contiguous arches that are all supported with columns or piers

<p>A set of contiguous arches that are all supported with columns or piers</p>
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Rib vault

An architectural feature for covering a wide space, such as a church nave, composed of a framework of crossed or diagonal arched ribs

<p>An architectural feature for covering a wide space, such as a church nave, composed of a framework of crossed or diagonal arched ribs</p>
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Choir

The section of a Christian church reserved for the clergy, monks, or nuns, located in the chancel, between the nave and the altar

<p>The section of a Christian church reserved for the clergy, monks, or nuns, located in the chancel, between the <span>nave</span> and the altar</p>
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Reliquary

A container, often made by precious materials, used to hold sacred relics

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Ambulatory

A dedicated chamber within a building

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Westwork

The monumental, west-facing entrance block of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. The exterior consists of multiple stories between two towers

<p>The monumental, west-facing entrance block of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. The exterior consists of multiple stories between two towers</p>
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Portal

A grand entrance, door, or gate, usually to an important public building, and often decorated with sculpture.

<p>A grand entrance, door, or gate, usually to an important public building, and often decorated with sculpture.</p>
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Tympanum

In medieval and later architecture, the area over a door enclosed by an arch and a lintel, often decorated with sculpture or mosaic.

<p>In medieval and later architecture, the area over a door enclosed by an arch and a lintel, often decorated with sculpture or mosaic.</p>
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Trumeau

A column, pier, or post found at the center of a large portal or doorway, supporting the lintel.

<p>A column, pier, or post found at the center of a large portal or doorway, supporting the lintel.</p>
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Jambs

A frame that surrounds a door opening in a wall.

<p>A frame that surrounds a door opening in a wall<span>.</span></p>
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Historiated Capital

A ______ which is decorated with figures of animals, birds, or humans, used either alone or combined with foliage.

<p>A ______ which is decorated with figures of animals, birds, or humans, used either alone or combined with foliage<span>.</span></p>
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Feudalism

A set of legal and military customs in medieval Europe that flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries

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The Crusades

Each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to the Holy Land in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.

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Pilgrimage

A pilgrim's journey.

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William the Conqueror

Founded a mighty Anglo-Norman kingdom

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The Battle of Hastings - Term

The defeat of Harold II of England by William, duke of Normandy, and established the Normans as the rulers of England.

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1066 AD

The Battle of Hastings