Early Christian & Byzantine Flashcards
longitudinal plan
any structure designed with a rectangular shape
any structure designed with a rectangular shape
longitudinal plan
central-plan
any structure designed with a primary central space surrounded by symmetrical areas on each side
mausoleum
a structure that contains the remains of the deceased
catacombs
a burial ground for early Christians accompanied by inscriptions and early wall art
ambulatory
the shaded area enclosing the apse
basilica
atrium, narthex, nave, aisles, clerestory, transept, apse
an early Christian church building consisting of nave and aisles with clerestory and a large high transept from which an apse projects.
mystery cult
christianson was a cult
inhumantion/cremation
sacrilegious? idk
conflict between king and clergy
clergy tends to have more power than king which was annoying for king