WK 7 (Christian & Islamic) Flashcards
Mosque courtyard typically surrounded by an arcade
SAHN
An arch with a pointed apex
POINTED ARCH
In religion, the opposition to the use of visual icons and images of sentient beings
ANICONISM
A tall, slender tower attached to a mosque that has internal stairs leading to a balcony from which Muslims are called to prayer
MINARET
The wall in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
QIBLA WALL
A semi-circular niche set in the qibla wall that indicates the direction of Mecca
MIHRAB
A pulpit in the mosque where the imam (prayer leader) stands to deliver sermons
MINBAR
An arch developed by the Visogoths that widens before narrowing to a rounded or pointed crown; also called the Moorish arch or keyhole arch
HORSESHOE ARCH
A building or space within a building where the rite of baptism is administered
BAPTISTRY
A porch or distinct area at the western entrance of early Christian and Byzantine basilicas and churches
NARTHEX
The central area of a basilica church
NAVE
A semi-circular projection at the east end of a basilica reserved for a judge or containing an object of significance like an altar
APSE
A centrally-planned structure usually circular or polygonal in plan, centered over the relics of a martyr, usually topped with a dome
MARTYRIUM
A straight or arched structure across an interior angle or a square or polygon-shaped room that provides support for a dome
SQUINCH
A church plan in the form of a Greek cross, with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Usually topped with a dome.
GREEK CROSS PLAN
A curved triangle of vaulting formed by the intersection of a dome with its supporting arches.
PENDENTIVE
