Arts 111 - Viu

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Pax Augusta

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Latin. Peace of Augustus. Describes the social policy of the Roman Empire which gave peace and stability in exchange for loyalty.

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Insulae

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Latin. Island. Concrete apartments during the Roman era. Many built by the state, public housing.

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Triumphal Arch

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AKA Arch of Triumph. Free standing gateway that is the main form of military monument.

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Barrel Vault

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An arch in depth.

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Groin Vault

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The intersection of two barrel vaults.

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Oculus

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Latin. Eye. Opening in the ceiling of the Pantheon sometimes called Eye of Jupiter (Zeus)

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Caldarium

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The hot bath in a Roman bath house heated by underground boilers.

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Equestrian

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A sculpture featuring a horse and rider.

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Catacombs

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Describes underground cemeteries in ancient Rome where Christians were buried.

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Evangelist

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The name given to the author of a gospel. There are 4 recognized gospels.

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Basilica

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Greek. Royal Hall. Name of the Roman building type originally used for law courts, adapted to churches.

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Pantokrator

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Greek. All powerful. Title given to the Christ of the second coming.

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Clerestory

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Refers to a level of windows above the nave in a basilica.

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Spoila

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Architectural elements that have been re-purposed. Usually refers to classical features reused in a church.

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Constantine

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Late Roman emperor who was famous for legalizing Christianity and who split the empire in half.

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Apse

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The location of the Alter in the basilica. Semi circular face that pushes out.

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Ego Sum Lux Mundi

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Latin. "I am the light of the world". A quotation from John Chapter 9. The basis of the idea that God is light.

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Pendentive

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Triangular wall section that supports a dome on a square. Also a location for decoration.

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Manuscript

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Latin. Hand written. Name given to the illustrated texts of the late classical/medieval period.

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Codex

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Latin. Modern book in which pages are bound on one side.

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Vellum

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Calf skin, not from trees.

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Renovatio

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Latin. Revival. Name given to the revivals of Roman cultures in the middle ages.

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Interlace

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Decorative element found in medieval art. Complex braids, loops.

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Cloister

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From the Latin for an enclosed space. Describes a yard built next to basilicia, used as a space for quiet contemplation.

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Cephalophoice

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Latin. Talking head. Describes a saint who carries his own decapitated head to his grave. Miracle shows triumph over death

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Campanile

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The Italian name for a freestanding bell tower.