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| Spherical triangle of masonry based on a dome. Curving inward and around the dome which takes away some pressure. |
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| Mathematically and structurally less sophisticated than Pendentives. |
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| Byzantine religious painting |
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| sacred text of Islam - word is Arabic for "recitation" |
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| A niche that distinguishes the wall oriented toward Mecca in a mosque (equivalent to a catholic apse) |
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| Decorative feature using highly complex interlaced lines |
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| Literally fine handwriting, the cultivating of writing as an art form. |
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| Decoration using polygonal shapes with no gaps between |
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| Tall slender Islamic column used to call people to prayer |
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| The monastic room used by monks for the copying of manuscripts and their study |
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| Decorating words in Christian art usually gold and silver |
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| Thinner version of parchment |
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| In art the fear of leaving empty spaces in a design |
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| point made by the intersection of a transverse rib, making it look pointed |
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| Supporting structure of walls |
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| Supporting structure of walls |
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| Parts of a Basilica Church |
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| Courtyard entrance of an early or Medieval Christian Church |
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| A passageway joining the main entrance to the nave (Principle area) of a church |
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| Central long aisle of a basilica, with two parallel side aisles |
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| Windows set above the arches and below the roof of a building |
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| Covered walkway around the apse of a church |
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| Junction of four arms in a basilica plan of a church |
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| A small worship space either free standing or part of a larger church |
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| Semicircular recess covered by a semi dome usually behind the choir |
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| Area in between apse and nave, locates the singers |
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| One of set of vertical posts that forms the sides of the portal |
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| The central supporting post of a portal holds up tympanum |
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| Parts of a Portal: Lintel |
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| Horizontal architectural element that supports the weight of an opening |
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| Parts of a Portal: Voussoirs |
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| Wedge-shaped elements used in building an arch |
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| Ornamented molding on an arch |
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