Gothic Architecture
Across
- 2. masonry panels between ribs of a vaulted ceiling
- 5. transfers weight of roof away from wall
- 9. area of church where singers/clergy are seated; near altar
- 11. small, pointed ornament on top of a buttress/spire
- 14. central part of a church; extends from entrance to choir
- 15. a covered walkway, typically around the apse
- 16. type of vault with ribs spreading out like a fan
- 18. grand, decorated entrance to a church/cathedral
- 19. upper section of church with windows; lets in natural light
- 20. series of arches that separates nave from side aisles
Down
- 1. arched vault with ribs that separate the panels of the vault's underside
- 3. upper gallery; runs above an aisle and opens into nave
- 4. colorful light through stained glass windows
- 6. circular window; often used to bring in light
- 7. passageway flanking nave, separated by columns/arches
- 8. arch with a pointed top
- 10. narrow passageway in the middle height of an interior wall
- 12. decorative horizontal band running along building's exterior
- 13. Stone carvings on buildings
- 17. Decorative leaf-like carvings