ARH 315 Study

Brunelleschi

An architect known for designing the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Santa Maria del Fiore

The cathedral in Florence featuring the first dome on a communal building.

Duomo

The Italian term for cathedral, particularly referring to the Santa Maria del Fiore.

Linear Perspective

A mathematical system developed by Brunelleschi to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface.

Medici Family

A powerful family in Florence who were major patrons of the arts.

San Lorenzo

A church in Florence designed by Brunelleschi, known for its rounded arches.

Coffers

Sunken panels in a ceiling or dome that reduce weight and add decoration.

Clerestory

A high section of wall that contains windows above eye level, lighting the interior of a building.

Michelozzo

An architect associated with the Medici Riccardi Palace.

L.B. Alberti

An architect who emphasized the importance of architecture and sought to design the ideal church.

Tempietto

A small domed structure designed by Bramante, marking the spot where St. Peter was crucified.

Martyrium

A building or structure erected in honor of a martyr.

Bramante Plan for Saint Peter's

A proposed design that emphasized a centrally planned church with brutalist elements.

Michelangelo

An artist and architect who completed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Vestibule (ricetto) Laurentians Library

A transitional space designed by Michelangelo with fake windows and drawn-out staircases.

Villa Rotunda

A country home designed by Palladio, characterized by its symmetry and elevated entrances.

Tipis

Portable, conical dwellings made of animal hides used by Native American tribes.

Wigwams

More permanent structures made of wood and bark, used for habitation in various Native American cultures.

Iglus

Domed structures made of ice blocks used by the Inuit people, effective for insulation.

Batammaliba Houses

Traditional African homes characterized by earth and thatch with gender-organized spaces.

Great Mosque of Djenne

An important architectural site that combines Arabian and West African styles.

St. George's Church

A monolithic structure inspired by Hindu architecture, carved into sandstone.

Tenochtitlan

The capital of the Aztec Empire, known for its advanced urban planning.

Acoma Pueblo

Known as 'Sky City', it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the U.S.

San Estevan

A church representing the Baroque architecture embodying symmetry and a raised altar.

Baroque Architecture

An architectural style that emerged as a religious response to Protestantism, emphasizing grandeur.

Ecstasy of St. Theresa

A sculptural work by Bernini that captures a transcendent moment of religious ecstasy.

Piazza del Popolo

A public square in Rome featuring significant gates and churches that serve as a pilgrimage center.

Hall of Mirrors

A famous room in the Palace of Versailles, known for its opulent use of mirrors and chandeliers.

Rococo Style

An ornate style of decoration that emerged in the 18th century, characterized by elaborate detail and sensuality.

Forbidden City

The historical Chinese imperial palace located in Beijing, noted for its centralized planning.

Topkapi Saray

The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans located in Istanbul, featuring lush gardens and courtyards.

Suleymaniye Mosque

An important mosque in Istanbul, inspired by the Hagia Sophia and featuring a large dome.

Structural Rationalism

An architectural principle that emphasizes the expression of structural elements.

Madrasa

An educational institution in Islamic architecture, often associated with mosques.

Imaret

A public soup kitchen or charity in Ottoman architecture, part of social welfare.

Stone with Mud and Sticks

A construction method used in ancient Mexican architecture.

Gridded Cellular Buildings

A semblance of urban planning seen in Tenochtitlan, indicative of advanced infrastructure.

Mosaics

Decorative art made by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or tile.