ARCH 3115 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Tracery, Riba, Squinch
10 Nov 2016
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Be able to identify and define the essential components of a mosque. Use the given example of each to ground your discussion. Tierceron - a major rib in a complex rib vault. spring from the main springers. Lierne (extra ribs) - a minor rib in a complex rib vault. do not spring from the main springers. Arcade - a succession of arches, each counter- thrusting the next, supported by columns, piers, or a covered walkway enclosed by a line of such arches on one or both sides. Triforium - a gallery or arcade above the arches of the nave, choir, and transepts of a church. immense clerestory. Use of arcade + clerestory in basilica generated organization. Facades: usually polychrome and include mosaics, sculpture projecting open porches ocular or wheel windows rather than rose windows. Stressed the horizontal as well as the vertical - horizontal stripes.
