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Terminology

Before getting into the architecture of the Byzantine period, let's take some time to understand some of the terms used in its design. Just put your cursor over the highlighted text to see the diagram highlight.

     
  1. nave
  2. choir
  3. ambulatory
  4. chapels
  5. transcept
  6. aisle
  7. crossing
  8. apse

  1. nave arcade
  2. triforium
  3. clerestory
  4. vault
  5. aisle
  6. buttress
  7. flying buttress
  8. wooden roof
     



 
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