Architecture Flashcards
1
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Abacus
A
- A slab forming the top of the capital of a column
2
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Acropolis
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- the fortress of an ancient Greek city, usually on a hill
3
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Ambulatory
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the passage around the apse in a church/around the central space
4
Q
Aisle
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a lateral division of a church flanking the nave or chancel
5
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Arcade
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a series of arches carried by columns or piers
6
Q
apse
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a semi circle recess in a building
7
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capital
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a sculpted block that tops a column
8
Q
capstone
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a cobbled dome
9
Q
cella
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the main interior of a Greek or Roman temple
10
Q
caryatid
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sculpted female figure used for architectural support
11
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crenellation
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multiple openings on top of a defensive wall
12
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doric order
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most class an simple Greek style
13
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keystone
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central block at the apex of arch
14
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orthogonal
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right angles
15
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parie-style
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American style of low lying houses
