History of Art II

7. The use of images and symbols in art to tell religious stories.
8. A picture made from tiny colored stones or glass pieces.
11. Underground cemeteries where early Christians buried their dead.
12. A religious journey to a sacred place.
14. Sophia A large church in Constantinople (now Istanbul), known for its big dome.
18. A style of art and buildings from around 1000–1200 AD with thick walls and round arches.
19. arch A curved shape used in Romanesque buildings.
20. background A shiny gold surface used in paintings to show heaven or holiness.
22. glass Colored glass windows that show religious scenes.
23. A carved decoration above a church door.
25. vault A tunnel-shaped roof made with stone.
28. A common image of Christ as ruler of the world.
29. The long central space in a church where people sit or stand.

1. A Christian symbol using the first two letters of “Christ” in Greek.
2. walls Strong, heavy walls often seen in Romanesque churches.
3. Shepherd A common image of Jesus in early Christian art, holding a sheep.
4. windows Narrow openings that let in little light, common in Romanesque style.
5. A floor plan in the shape of a cross.
6. A style from the 12th–15th centuries with tall buildings and pointed arches.
9. vault A ceiling with crossing stone ribs for support and decoration.
10. A long building used for Christian worship, based on Roman public buildings.
12. arch A tall arch with a sharp top, common in Gothic buildings.
13. A stone creature on a building used to carry rainwater away.
15. A famous Byzantine emperor who supported art and churches.
16. window A large round stained glass window, often found in Gothic cathedrals.
17. A painted image of a holy figure used for prayer.
21. buttress An outside support that holds up high walls.
24. A person who dies for their religious beliefs.
26. plan A church design that is round or square, not long like a basilica.
27. A rounded part at the end of a church, often where the altar is.