HOA 2: Early Christian to Gothic Architecture

Early Christian architecture adapted this type of layout

• Greekcross plan

• Latin cross plan

• Roman basilica form

• Octagonal plan

Arches placed on each interior corner of a square opening to hold up a dome

• Pendentive

• Squinch

• Vault

• Liernes

Answer explanation

A church or shrine built over a tomb for a Christian martyr. An example of this is the Old St. Peter's Basilica that marks the tomb of St. Peter

• Chapel

• Martyria

• Mausolea

• Baptistery

A "symbol of heaven", used extensively in Byzantine Architecture

• Domes

• Towers/Spires

• Vaults

• Churches

Curved triangular shapes that fill spaces where square meets a dome

• Arch

• Vault

• Squinch

• Pendentive

Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was designed by Anthemius and Isidorus. This church is also known as the ____

• Hagia Irene

• Church of the Divine Wisdom

• Epitome of Byzantine Architecture

• Christian Cathedral of Constantinople

Identify the structure

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Basilica of San Vitale

• Saint Basil's Cathedral

• St. Mark's Basilica

Answer explanation

St. Mark's Basilica (Venice, Italy)

Architect: Domenico Contarini

A greek-cross plan with 5 domes

Which best describes Romanesque Architecture?

• Arcading/ round arches/ Greek-cross plan

• Slender columns/ elaborate sculptures/ pointed arches

• Heavy relief/ vaults/ modest towers

• Thick walls/ vaults/ Latin-cross plan

What type of vaulting is used in the Durham Cathedral?

• Barrel Vault

• Groin Vault

• Rib Vault

• Fan Vault

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Durham Cathedral was one of the filming locations for the Harry Potter series

Part of a Romanesque portal; it is the central pillar supporting a tympanum

• Trumeau

• Mullion

• Jamb

• Lintel