Palatine Chapel and Monastery Architecture

These flashcards cover key architectural terms and concepts related to the Palatine Chapel and other significant structures mentioned in the lecture.

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.