Chapter 28 Flashcards
1
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basilica
A
longitudinal building with multiple aisles and an apse, located at the east end
2
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pier
A
upright post that supports horizontal elements; ceilings or arches
3
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vault
A
an arched stone structure, forming a ceiling
4
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pendentive
A
curved triangular wall section linking a dome with a supporting vertical pier or wall
5
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conche
A
quarter-spherical cupola or dome, over an apse
6
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encaustic
A
paint made from a mixture of pigment and heated wax
7
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icon
A
of a religious subject used for contemplation
