Ch. 1 & 2 Architectural Technology

Question 1

Acanthus

Answer 1

Stylized curled leaves of the acanthus plant are featured at the top of the ornate Corinthian columns. Plant found in the Mediterranean

Question 2

Architrave

Answer 2

The bottom portion of an entablature

Question 3

Entablature

Answer 3

In classical architecture, the horizontal elements supported by columns, consisting (in ascending sequence) of the architrave (bottom), frieze (middle), and cornice (top)

Question 4

Caryatid

Answer 4

A pier carved in the form of a standing woman and used in place of a column.

Question 5

Cella

Answer 5

(Naos) The sanctuary of a Greek temple/The shrine room in the center of the temple

Question 6

Coffer

Answer 6

Ceiling recesses set in a geometric pattern

Question 7

Corinthian

Question 8

Cornice

Answer 8

The uppermost element of an entablature, which projects beyond the plane of the exterior wall; more generally, the overhanging molding atop any building

Question 9

Ionic

Question 10

Mastabas

Answer 10

A block like structure above ground containing a small room for offerings and another chamber
for the body and statue of the deceased

Question 11

Metopes

Answer 11

An element (carving or picture) of the Doric frieze, set alternately with triglyphs (lines). Metope panels contain low-relief carvings

Question 12

Naos

Answer 12

aka - Cella –The sanctuary of a Greek temple/The shrine room in the center of the temple

Question 13

Obelisk

Answer 13

A stone monolith, square in plan, with sides tapering toward a pyramidal
top. 3 types of relief carving:
*Cavo
*Bas
*Alto

Question 14

Orchestra

Answer 14

In Greek theater, the circular floor used for dancing

Question 15

Order (of Architecture)

Answer 15

• Order – what classic order is the Temple at the front?
  o Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
• # of columns at the FRONT façade ie – 6 column = hexastyle; 8 columns = octastyle
• Column distribution – How are columns placed around the cella/naos
  o Prostyle = only at front
  o Peripteral = all the way around
  o Amphiprostyle = front & back

Question 16

Pronaos

Answer 16

The vestibule or antechamber to the shrine room (naos) of a Greek temple. (porch)

Question 17

Proskenion

Answer 17

The area directly in front of skene in the ancient Greek theater (stage)

Question 18

Rock Cut Tombs

Answer 18

Burial vault carved in the rock cliff.

Question 19

Skene

Answer 19

The backdrop building in classical theater

Question 20

Stoa

Answer 20

a linear building with 1 or more rows of columns, stoas could be used for shops, meeting or exhibitions. (stalls)