APAH Unit 4 // IU DC Vocabulary Quiz

nave

The central part of a church, typically extending from the entrance to the chancel, surrounded by aisles.

basilisca

A type of church building developed in the early Christian period, characterized by a rectangular shape, a central nave, side aisles, and often an apse at one or both ends.

fresco

A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid wet plaster, allowing the colors to merge with the plaster as it dries.

atrium

The central courtyard of a Roman house, or in contemporary architecture, an open space, typically with a glass roof, in a building, allowing light and air to enter.

arcade

A series of arches supported by columns or piers, typically forming a covered walkway or passageway, commonly used in architecture since ancient times.

cubiculum

A small room or chamber, often used in ancient Roman houses as a bedroom or a private space.

oculus

An oculus is a circular opening in the center of a dome or a wall, which provides light and air, often found in classical architecture.

black vase painting

A technique of ancient Greek pottery decoration characterized by a black slip applied to the clay, which turned glossy and black during firing, leaving the natural red color of the clay for the figures and scenes.

red vase painting

A technique of ancient Greek pottery decoration characterized by a natural red color of the clay used for the figures and scenes, set against a black background created by a slip applied prior to firing.

bilingual vase painting

A style of ancient Greek pottery that features decorations in both the black-figure and red-figure techniques on the same vase, allowing for stylistic contrasts and enhancements in composition.