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
Row of blind, decorative arches decorating top of wall or building
Blind arcade
Vertical gate of metal or wood
Porticallis
Knee length, long sleeved tunic with circular neck opening
Kirtle
Long outer garment with sleeves
Cote
Worn over cote
Surcote
Bodice and skirt sewn together, horizontal folds from side lacing
Bilaut
Long, loose outer garment with ankle length sleeves
Robe
Pointed shoes, usually leather
Poulaines/crakow
Fitted pointed cap worn to signify not being Greek or Roman, symbol of freedom
Phrygian cap
Catholic liturgical cape, fastened neck by decorative morse, worn over alb
Cope
Clipped, circular monk haircut symbolizing humility
Tonsure
Lengths of chain woven together to cover the body, primary armor of European soldiers
Chain mail
Long sleeved, knee length chain mail tunic with slit at back and center
Hauberk
Stocking tied in place around knee or attached to braise
Hose
Loose fitting linen breeches fastened at waist with belt (underwear)
Braise
Short loose sleeveless garment worn by monks and low class (layer military and servants) heraldic
Tabard
White linen or silk covering neck, usually paired with veil
Wimple
Cap tied under chin, white linen or black silk
Coif
Linen band under chin, temple to temple
Barbette
Standing linen band like crown
Fillet
