Arches and Domes

An arch carries the thrust of weight to its _____(1)______. With a _____(2)______, the horizontal part of the structure supports all the weight above it.

(1) sides; (2) post-and-lintel

What is a groin vault?

A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another.

Which of the following is not true?

Architects are concerned only on the aesthetic appeal of architecture.

A pendentive is ____________________

a curved triangular architectural element that transfers the weight from the dome to the supporting curve.

The photograph above shows an example of a _________________.

barrel vault

A vault springs from a(n) _____________, which is supported by both a solid wall and four columns.

cornice

Which two types of architecture are shown in this photograph taken from inside the Blue Mosque in Iran?

dome and arch structures

The part of an arch that projects slightly from the wall and the point where the arch springs from is called the __________.

impost

Look at the diagram above. What is part of the arch's anatomy is (A) labeling?

keystone

Which type of dome is most commonly used in Islamic architecture?

onion dome

When the Romans first began constructing arches like the one above, they were _________________

positioned so the Emperor could lead his men through the arch upon returning from a successful battle or war.

The round structure which is usually topped with a dome is best-known as a ____________, although it can also be referred to as a library.

rotunda