Quiz 3

Voussoir

wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault

Amphora

An ancient Greek two-handled jar used for general storage purposes, usually to hold wine or oil

Krater

An ancient Greek wide-mouthed bowl for mixing wine and water.

Kouros

Greek word for "male youth." An Archaic Greek statue of a standing, nude youth.

Orant

In Early Christian art, a figure with both arms raised in the ancient gesture of prayer.

Entasis

In classical architecture, the slight swelling or bulge in the center of a column, which corrects the illusion of concave tapering produced by parallel or straight lines

Pediment

In classical architecture, the triangular space (gable) at the end of a building, formed by the ends of the sloping roof above the colonnade; also, an ornamental feature having this shape.

coffering

Recessed panels, square or polygonal, that ornament a vault, ceiling, or the underside (soffit) of an arch.

Naos

The principal enclosed area of a Greek temple, containing the cult statue of god or goddess.

Stylobate

The uppermost course of the platform of a Greek temple, which supports the columns.

Kylix

a Greek drinking cup

Frieze

a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.

Keystone

a central stone at the summit of an arch, locking the whole together.

Entablature

a horizontal, continuous lintel on a classical building supported by columns or a wall, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

Basilica

a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse, used in ancient Rome as a court of law or for public assemblies.

Architrave

a plain, unornamented lintel on the entablature

corbel

a projection jutting out from a wall to support a structure above it.

Kore

an archaic Greek statue of a young woman, standing and clothed in long loose robes.

groin vault

formed at the point at which 2 barrel vaults intersect at right angles

barrel vault

the simplest form of vault consisting of an unbroken series of arches; it forms a tunnel like shape