Late Byzantine Flashcards
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pendentive
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a spherical triangle which acts as a transition between a circular dome and a square base
2
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pier
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an upright support, usually rectangular or polygonal for a structure, such as an arch, a roof, or a bridge
3
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naos
A
inner chamber of a temple, especially in ancient greek architecture
4
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illuminated manuscript
A
handwritten books with painted decoration that generally include precious materials such as gold and silver
5
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encaustic
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painting techniques in which pigments are mixed with hot liquid wax
6
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icon
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a religious work of art that typically depicts a sacred figure or object (like jesus)
7
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iconoclasm
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deliberate destruction of religious images, esp those depicting sacred deities or figures (occurred in Byzantine empire)
