MPC 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Christian Art, Clerestory, Apse
18 Jan 2019
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Art classical tradition day 4: classical refers to the western ancient world spiritual leader (leader of christianity, constantine (looking up into the sky with pupils) wanted to be seen as a. The fall of rome: barbarians- invaders of the north (germanic people, the roman empire is conflicted/divided, the roman empire fell because they used lead in their plumbing, end product= they were open to invasion. Christian symbolism: fish = ichtus (greek) (jesus christ, god"s son, saviour, anchor, chi rho (christ, basilica (christianity adopted this building for worship) Nave- main part of the church, extending from the entrance (narthex) to the transept (transverse aisle) Triforium- a gallery or arcade above the arches of the nave, choir, and transepts of a church. Clerestory- is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye level. Side aisles- the lateral aisles on either side of the nave, usually indicated with columns.
