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a series of columns set at regular intervals, and usually supporting an entablature, a roof or
a series of arches
colonnade
1. a horizontal moulded projection that crowns or finishes a wall or building; 2. the upper-
most division of an entablature, resting on the frieze; 3. the moulding(s) between the walls
and ceiling of a room
cornice
cortile
courtyard
cruciform
cross-shaped
crypt
underground chamber or vault used as a burial place
cupola
a rounded vault or dome
painting or carving with two panels; usually small and portable and often used as an al-
tarpiece
diptych
duomo
cathedral
sits on top of a row of columns on a classical facade; includes an architrave, the decorat-
ive frieze atop that and the triangular pediment to cap it off
entablature
exedra
semicircular recess
ex-voto
tablet or small painting expressing gratitude to a saint
font
receptacle, usually made of stone, that holds the water used in baptisms
fresco
painting executed on wet plaster
the part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice, commonly ornamented
with sculpture
frieze
Gothic
style of art and architecture in the late medieval period; popular from the 12th century
grisaille
technique of monochrome painting in shades of grey
loggia
1. covered area on the side of a building; 2. porch; 3. lodge
semicircular space in a vault or ceiling or above a door or window; often decorated with a
fresco or painting
lunette
