Midterms

Nagara Style-characterized by its intricate structural and sculptural elements ex. LINGARAJ TEMPLE and KANDARYA MAHADEVA

Mandapa

Sikhara- The shikhara is a curvilinear tower above the garbha griha

-Nagara shrine is recognizable by its curved sikhara

Ratha- Hindu temple cut out solid rock to resemble a chariot

Mandira-a Hindu temple

Gupta- Chandragupta became ruler of the Gupta empire which was later expanded by his son, Samundragupta

Chariot  = vehicle used by the hindu gods form their realm to earth

Pagoda- Stupas and temples were referred to as “paya” (pagoda).

Chumon- Middle/Central Gate guarded by two formidable guardian deities known as Kongo Rikishi

Kondo-Main hall/ Golden Hall

-Features dragon external wood embellishments

-Second-story railings with swastika carvings connect inverted v-shape support pillars

GOJU-NO-TO- (Five Storey Pagoda)

Mosaic-in union with fellow men, pathway to christ - final goal through the altar

Apse-semicircular or polygonal projection of a building, usually vaulted and used as a sanctuary or east end of the church.

Nave - principal or central part of the church, extending from the narthex to the choir (place occupied by the singers of the choir) or chancel

Narthex - portico or vestibule before the nave of the church

Sanctuary - sacred or holy place, as that part of the church where the altar is found.

Altar - the table in a Christian church upon which the Eucharist is celebrated

Atrium - the forecourt of an early Christian church, flanked or surrounded by porticoes

Tribune - the bishop's throne, occupying a recessed space or apse of a church

Aisle -  any of the longitudinal divisions of the church, separated from the nave by a row(s) of columns.

Bema - transverse space separating the nave and the apse of an early Christian church, developing later on into the transept of cruciform churches

Baldachin - the ornamental canopy of stone or marble permanently placed over the altar of a church.

Domus- House Church is domus inspired

Martyrium -a circular building dedicated to a martyr.

Justinian - The “Church of Holy Wisdom” was built under the rule of Emperor Justinian

Masjid- means “place for prostration

Qibla- the axis or direction towards Mecca

Mihrab-a niche where the leader of the congregation makes his prayers.

Minbar - a pulpit at the head of a staircase; the Prophet and the first caliphs preached from the Minbar but many imams preach from one of the steps as a sign of respect. 

Minaret- a tall usually slender tower used to call for prayer

Sahn - central courtyard of a mosque

Ablution Fountain - place where Muslims wash and symbolically purify certain parts of their bodies before entering the prayer hall.

AL Rahman- Mosque, AL Haken, Cordoba started its construction by the emir of Cordoba, Al Rahman

Arabesque-ornament or style that employs flowers, foliage and fruit images to produce an intricate pattern of interlaced lines

Shah Jahan -an emperor who built Taj Mahal dedicated to his wife Mumatz Mahal

Ustad Ahmad Lahauri & Ustad Isa -Principal designing architects of Taj Mahal

Anthemius & Isidorius- The “Church of Holy Wisdom” was built under the rule of Emperor Justinian through architects Anthemius and Isidorius

Dravida style -is associated with the southern parts of India

Garbhagriha-derived from Sanskrit words meaning "womb chamber,"

Solomon-

Marthex

Constantine-