Art of Byzantium

Arian

denied equality of three aspects of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Ghost)
Monophysite

denied duality of divine and human natures of Christ
Iconoclasm

destruction of images used in religious worship
Pendentive

concave triangular piece of masonry
Squinch

architectural device used as transition from square to polygonal
Conches

semicircular half-domes
Exarches

Byzantine governors
Paten

large golden bowl (held bread)
Refectory

dining hall
Oratory

monastery church
Theotokos

"bearer of G-d"; refers to Virgin Mary
Iconoclast

image breaker
Iconophile

image lover
Pantocrator

image of Christ
Pala

altarpiece or panel placed behind and over the alter
Triptych

portable shrine with hinged wings; three panels
Cupolas

drums with shallow caps
Parekklesion

side chapel
Iconostasis

icon stand; high screen with door

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Art of Byzantium

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Chapter 12, study for AP art history exam

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