Chapter 3 - Early Christian + Byzantine

Question 1

Church with 2 unequal aisles, like a cross

Answer 1

Latin Cross

Question 2

Church with central sanctuary and equal length aisles

Answer 2

Greek cross

Question 3

Tapered block between capital and spring line of an arch

Answer 3

Impost block

Question 4

Basket looking capital

Answer 4

Basket capital

Question 5

Arch with smaller radius, higher column, impost block

Answer 5

Byzantine arch

Question 6

Triangular segments of sphere, used to support dome over square space

Answer 6

Pendentives

Question 7

Crescent shaped painting

Answer 7

Lunette

Question 8

Repeating pattern or border made from a continuous line

Answer 8

Greek key

Question 9

Rounded semicircular recess covered by semicircular dome

Answer 9

Apse

Question 10

Long aisle

Answer 10

Nave

Question 11

Aisle at crosswise to nave

Answer 11

Transept

Question 12

Decorative recess set into wall for displaying something

Answer 12

Niche

Question 13

Long fitted tunic

Answer 13

Cote/surcote

Question 14

Long, sleeved tunic, foot length, rounded neck

Answer 14

Dalmatic

Question 15

Oblong or square panel on chlamys of emperor and attendants

Answer 15

Tablion

Question 16

Crown with gems and hanging ornaments worn by Byzantine emperor

Answer 16

Stemma

Question 17

Decorative medallions placed in different areas of tunic

Answer 17

Segmentae

Question 18

Long cloak written by upper class, fastened over right shoulder with jeweled broach

Answer 18

Paludumentum

Question 19

Long, narrow, heavily jeweled scarf

Answer 19

Pallium

Question 20

Gold smithing jewelry technique, pattern drawn on gold and then punched out

Answer 20

Opus interasile