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What is the medieval form of architecture utilizing low arches and thick walls called?
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Why is gothic architecture called gothic?
It wasn't originally called 'Gothic'. It was called 'French style' architecture by those who built the structures in the Middle Ages. The term was first applied during the Renaissance by artists and builders who referred to medieval structures as 'Gothic' - a put down meaning Germanic, barbarian, non-Classical. The Renaissance, of course, was much more concerned with Classical Greek and Roman art than with medieval European.
Romans built what arches to celebrate success?
They are called Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Titus
What is a Norman arch?
Norman architecture is also called "Romanesque" since it shares many features of Roman styles, including round arches supported by complete or half-pillars set against the walls each side. A typical Norman doorway has a number of pillars set at an angle to the plain of the doorway, supporting decorated tops from which the same number of recessed semicircular arches spring. These arches were typically decorated with carved zigzag patterns called "dogtooth". Originally Norman pillars and arches in churches and other important buildings were brightly painted but almost none of this paintwork survives. See links below for images:
What is an embrasure in a medieval castle?
The term embrasure, in military architecture, refers to the opening in a crenellation or battlement between the two raised solid portions or Merlons, sometimes called a crenel or crenelle.
A new form of architecture that emerged in the high Middle Ages was called the style?
A new form of architecture that emerged in the high Middle Ages was called the French style, or Gothic architecture.
What are several arches that occur side by side in architecture called?
Colonnade
What are the unique details of gotihc architecture?
Gothic architecture was known for building tall, buildings, with spires and decorated (sometimes stained glass) windows. The arches in gothic architecture are usually tall and pointy, and there was a lot of use of bridges or so-called "flying buttresses", arches that led to the ground to distribute the force of a building's weight to the ground.
Why is gothic architecture called gothic?
It wasn't originally called 'Gothic'. It was called 'French style' architecture by those who built the structures in the Middle Ages. The term was first applied during the Renaissance by artists and builders who referred to medieval structures as 'Gothic' - a put down meaning Germanic, barbarian, non-Classical. The Renaissance, of course, was much more concerned with Classical Greek and Roman art than with medieval European.
Romans built what arches to celebrate success?
They are called Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Titus
What is the center post of a medieval church doorway called?
It's called a trumeau. Art though the ages says "trumeau- In church architecture, the pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of the doorway."
Ancient Rome- What is a series of arches called?
VAULT
What is a Norman arch?
Norman architecture is also called "Romanesque" since it shares many features of Roman styles, including round arches supported by complete or half-pillars set against the walls each side. A typical Norman doorway has a number of pillars set at an angle to the plain of the doorway, supporting decorated tops from which the same number of recessed semicircular arches spring. These arches were typically decorated with carved zigzag patterns called "dogtooth". Originally Norman pillars and arches in churches and other important buildings were brightly painted but almost none of this paintwork survives. See links below for images:
What is an embrasure in a medieval castle?
The term embrasure, in military architecture, refers to the opening in a crenellation or battlement between the two raised solid portions or Merlons, sometimes called a crenel or crenelle.
What is a medieval oboe called?
A medieval oboe would be called the shawm
What are the stone arches on gothic cathedrals called?
A Kokomo litoporko
What does conical process between palatine arches called?
The conical process located between the palatine arches is called the uvula. It is a fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
What is noble called in medieval ages?
medieval ages
