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These flashcards cover key architectural terms and concepts related to the Palatine Chapel and other significant structures mentioned in the lecture.
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Palatine Chapel
A chapel located in the Palatine Hill in Rome, notable for its architecture and historical significance.
Ground Plan of a Monastery
A design layout representing an ideal Benedictine monastery, including various functional buildings such as the church, dormitory, and library.
Abbey Gatehouse
The entrance structure to a monastery, often serving as a checkpoint and welcoming area for visitors.
Tympanum
A semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance, typically featuring relief sculpture.
Gislebertus
A medieval sculptor known for his work on the Last Judgement tympanum at St. Lazare.
Voussoir
A wedge-shaped stone used to construct an arch; the key voussoir is the central stone that locks the arch together.
Archivolts
The continuous molding or decorative band above an arch, made up of a series of voussoirs.
Lintel
A horizontal support across the top of a door or window.
Door jamb
The vertical portion of the frame of a door.
Trumeau
The central pillar or post supporting the lintel of a doorway, often decorated with sculptures.