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Pax Augusta |
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 |
Latin. Island. Concrete apartments during the Roman era. Many built by the state, public housing. |
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Triumphal Arch |
AKA Arch of Triumph. Free standing gateway that is the main form of military monument. |
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Barrel Vault |
An arch in depth. |
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Groin Vault |
The intersection of two barrel vaults. |
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Oculus |
Latin. Eye. Opening in the ceiling of the Pantheon sometimes called Eye of Jupiter (Zeus) |
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Caldarium |
The hot bath in a Roman bath house heated by underground boilers. |
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Equestrian |
A sculpture featuring a horse and rider. |
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Catacombs |
Describes underground cemeteries in ancient Rome where Christians were buried. |
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Evangelist |
The name given to the author of a gospel. There are 4 recognized gospels. |
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Basilica |
Greek. Royal Hall. Name of the Roman building type originally used for law courts, adapted to churches. |
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Pantokrator |
Greek. All powerful. Title given to the Christ of the second coming. |
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Clerestory |
Refers to a level of windows above the nave in a basilica. |
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Spoila |
Architectural elements that have been re-purposed. Usually refers to classical features reused in a church. |
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Constantine |
Late Roman emperor who was famous for legalizing Christianity and who split the empire in half. |
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Apse |
The location of the Alter in the basilica. Semi circular face that pushes out. |
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Ego Sum Lux Mundi |
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 |
Triangular wall section that supports a dome on a square. Also a location for decoration. |
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Manuscript |
Latin. Hand written. Name given to the illustrated texts of the late classical/medieval period. |
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Codex |
Latin. Modern book in which pages are bound on one side. |
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Vellum |
Calf skin, not from trees. |
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Renovatio |
Latin. Revival. Name given to the revivals of Roman cultures in the middle ages. |
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Interlace |
Decorative element found in medieval art. Complex braids, loops. |
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Cloister |
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 |
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 |
The Italian name for a freestanding bell tower. |