QUIZ TERMS

Question 1

Atrio

Answer 1

large walled patio in front
of the church

Question 2

Posa Chapels

Answer 2

four little chapels
in the corners of the atrio

Question 3

retablo facade

Answer 3

Mixtec facade with classicizing articulation

Question 4

retablo

Answer 4

altarpiece; painted or wood; appears behind altar inside church

Question 5

aniñe

Answer 5

royal palace in Mixtec

Question 6

convento

Answer 6

to a convent or monastery in Spanish-speaking regions, often associated with Catholic missions.

Question 7

Open chapels

Answer 7

religious structures that were not entirely enclosed

Question 8

Fortress style church

Answer 8

is a church that is built to serve a defensive role in times of war

Question 9

alfiz

Answer 9

Ornamental framing device
used in Spanish Mudéjar
architecture

Question 10

plaza

Answer 10

“fortified village”; continuous perimeter of thick-walled
adobe buildings

Question 11

Kivas

Answer 11

is a ceremonial, circular, subterranean structure traditionally used by Puebloan Native American communities in the Southwestern United States, particularly by the Hopi, Zuni, and other Pueblo peoples. Kivas serve as sacred spaces for spiritual, social, and community gatherings.

Question 12

Mudejar

Answer 12

is a style of art and architecture that developed in Spain between the 12th and 16th centuries, blending Islamic, Christian, and later Gothic and Renaissance influences. The term “Mudejar” originally referred to Muslims who remained in Spain after the Christian Reconquista (reconquest) but later came to describe the unique architectural style that emerged as these cultures mixed.

Question 13

Baroque

Answer 13

is an elaborate and dramatic artistic and architectural movement that began in the early 17th century in Italy and spread throughout Europe and Latin America. Known for its grandeur, emotional intensity, and dynamic compositions, the Baroque style aimed to evoke a sense of awe and engage viewers deeply, often aligning with the goals of the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.

Question 14

estípite

Answer 14

column that is narrow at the top and bottom and bulges in middle

Question 15

Ultra Baroque (aka. Churrigueresque)

Answer 15

refers to an exaggerated, highly ornate version of the Baroque style that emerged in the late 17th and 18th centuries, primarily in Latin America. It is characterized by extreme decoration, elaborate detail, and an intense visual complexity.

Question 16

vigas

Answer 16

wood beams used in Southwestern architecture