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Romanesque

An architectural style from 1050 to 1200 characterized by massiveness, thick stone walls, round arches, and barrel-vaulted ceilings.

Ambulatory

A Latin term for walkway; refers to an aisle around the apse in a church.

Embroidery

A technique in which colored yarns are sewn to an existing woven background.

Gothic architecture

An architectural style inspired by early Christian writings, developed in the 1200s, aiming for church designs that reach to heaven, have harmonious proportions, and are filled with light.

Suger

A powerful French abbot who started the Gothic architectural style, emphasizing the importance of light and proportion in church design.