Ancient Rome Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Vaults
A
An arched covering in stone or brick over a building
2
Q
Tholos
A
Circular temples
3
Q
Pantheism
A
Worship of all gods
4
Q
Rotunda
A
Circular building
5
Q
Portico
A
Porch
6
Q
Hemispherical dome
A
A dome that has a height that equals the diameter
7
Q
Oculus
A
Round opening
8
Q
Piers
A
Uprights that are square
9
Q
Niches
A
Hollows
10
Q
Coffered
A
Sunken decorative panels
11
Q
Amphitheatre
A
A round or oval building with tiered seats used for theatre
12
Q
Elliptical
A
Oval
13
Q
Raked
A
Stepped
14
Q
Awning
A
Velarium/covering
15
Q
Subterranean
A
Below ground level
