Early Medieval Art I Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Clerestory
A
A wall with a row of windows along the top
2
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Gripping Beasts
A
Intertwined animals found in Viking imagery
3
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Oseberg Ship
A
A well-preserved Viking ship
4
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Prow
A
The most forward part of a ship that cuts through the water
5
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Scandinavian
A
A geographical region of Northern Europe including Norway, Denmark, and Sweden
6
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Stave Church
A
Medieval wooden church found in Scandinavia
7
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Timber Architecture
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A style of architecture that uses wooden logs and beams
8
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Vikings
A
Eighth century seamen from Scandinavia
9
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Wattle And Daub
A
A sticky substance used for building walls; made from wet soil, clay, sand, straw, and animal dung
