Chapter 5 - Romanesque Flashcards
Relating to Charlemagne’s empire
Carolingian
Heavy defensive castle architecture developed by French and English, spread throughout Europe
Norman Style
Elaborate stylized organic inspired decoration brought by Celtic tribes
Celtic style
Arch made of multiple concentric arches, radius large in relation to supporting columns (heavy, squat profile)
Romanesque arch
Semicircular space under entry arch on a Romanesque church, often decorated with religious relief
Tympanum
Middle aisle of Latin Cross church
Nave
Shorter aisle of Latin Cross church
Transept
Perpendicular intersection of 2 barrel vaults
Groin vault
Groin vault supported by ribs instead of arch surface
Rib vault
Norman defensive complex made of stone
Castle
Fortified gatehouse, or towers above gatehouse
Barbican
Large central structure in castle containing the living quarters and food storage, last line of defense
Keep/ don-jon
Defensive trench surrounding castle
Moat
Alternating high and low masonry blocks along top of castle wall to protect archers
Crenallation
Fortified wall around castle or city
Curtain wall