Architecture 1
The central part of a Basilica.
What is a nave?
a structure that crosses the nave at right angles.
What is a Transept?
A Romanesque sculpture depicting Mary, Jesus, and Joseph escaping into Egypt was done by which artist?
Who is Giselbertus?
Pottery known for Simple, geometric design.
What is Geometric Pottery?
The Calf Bearer is an example of this style of Greek Sculpture.
What is archaic?
A ceiling made of semi-circular arches
What is a Barrel vault?
a floor plan in the shape of a cross.
What is a Cruciform floor plan?
After the collapse of the Roman empire, Christian artists were more interested in illustrating spiritual ideas in the style of this style of art than in achieving the realism of the Classical period.
What is Byzantine Art.
Pottery that was prominent from 600 – 400 BC
What is Black Figure Pottery?
This culture influenced Archaic Sculpture.
What is Egypt?
Passageway that runs parallel to the main parts of the building
What is an Aisle?
a support of stone built against a wall. Buttresses give extra support so that walls can be built higher.
What is a Buttress?
appearing more two-dimensional and abstract
What is Stylized.
Pottery that was prominent from 520 – 200 BC
What is Red Figure Pottery?
Diana of Versailles was an example of this style of Greek Sculpture.
What is Hellenistic?
rectangular office buildings of Rome. When Christianity was legalized, they were used for Christian worship.
What are Roman basilicas?
A period was known for a large explosion of building that occurred all over Western Europe from 900 AD to 1100 AD.
What is the Romanesque Period?
objects are larger based on their importance.
What is Hierarchal scale?
A repeated pattern or design
What is a motif?
Athena Parthenos is an example of this style of Greek Sculpture.
What is Classical?
A row of windows above the Nave.
What is a Clerestory?
Romanesque churches are known for this aesthetic.
What is tall and possessing a very sturdy and solid beauty?
a French Romanesque sculptor whose artwork is some of the most original for his time.
Who is Giselbertus?
A design made with one continuous line.
What is a meander Motif?
This Greek is thought to have invented Contrapposto.
Who is Praxiteles?