ART 101 - Chapter 11
crucifix
a representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it
fibulae
A decorative pin, usually used to fasten garments.
repousse
formed in relief by beating a metal plate from the back, leaving the impression on the face
lost-wax process
A bronze-casting method in which a figure is modeled in wax and covered with clay; the whole is fired, melting away the wax (French, cire perdue) and hardening the clay, which then becomes a mold for molten metal.
scriptorium
A room in a monastery for writing or copying manuscripts
alternate-support system
In church architecture, the use of alternating wall supports in the nave, usually piers and columns or compound piers of alternating form
carpet page
In early medieval manuscripts, a decorative page resembling a textile.
evangelist symbol
One of the four authors (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) of the New Testament Gospels.
cloister
a colonnaded courtyard not unlike the Early Christian atrium but situated to the side of the church
illuminated manuscript
a handwritten book decorated with bright colors and precious metals
animal style
a medieval art form in which animals are depicted in a stylized and often complicated pattern, usually seen fighting with one another
cross page
a page with an elaborately decorated cross that fills the whole page
zoomorphic forms
animal-shaped; having the form of an animal
interlace pattern
circular patterns that are intertwined with each other, but is geometrically regulated
cloisonne
enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips
double transept plan
two transepts in a church. one can be before the apse another behind it, or one before the apse and one at the entrance of the church.