Unit 3.1,3.2,3.3 Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Decorative, honeycomb-like stalactite carvings used in Islamic arches and ceilings, such as those in the Alhambra.
  2. 4. The Byzantine Emperor depicted in the mosaics of San Vitale, known for his massive building projects.
  3. 7. A high-quality surface made from calf-skin used for the pages of illuminated manuscripts like the Vienna Genesis. CATACOMB An underground cemetery with subterranean pathways used by early Christians for burial and worship during times of persecution.
  4. 9. The wall in a mosque that faces toward Mecca, which worshippers face during prayer.
  5. 10. PLAN A type of architectural layout common in Byzantine and some Islamic buildings that is symmetrical and organized around a middle point.
  6. 12. The semi-circular end of a basilica where the altar is located and where the radiating chapels typically rotate around.
  7. 14. The long central aisle of a church intended to accommodate large numbers of people or pilgrims.
  8. 17. The Islamic dynasty that built the Alhambra and served as the final Muslim rulers in Spain.
  9. 18. A Latin term meaning "fear of emptiness," describing a style where the entire surface of an artwork is filled with detail.
Down
  1. 2. FOY The Romanesque pilgrim church in Conques, France, that houses the relic of a young girl's skull.
  2. 3. The horizontal arm of a church that crosses the nave to create a cross shape and help manage the flow of pilgrims.
  3. 5. The practice of repurposing older architectural materials, such as columns from Roman temples, for use in new buildings.
  4. 6. A decorative pin or brooch used to fasten garments, often featuring intricate cloisonné or animal-style designs.
  5. 8. A crescent-shaped space, often found over a doorway in catacombs or churches, containing sculpture or painting
  6. 10. A row of windows at the top of a wall, above eye level, used to admit light into a large space like a basilica.
  7. 11. A container, often made of gold and gems, used to protect and display holy objects like the remains of a saint.
  8. 13. A cylindrical box, such as the one made of ivory for al-Mughira, used for holding cosmetics or aromatics.
  9. 15. The semicircular niche in the qiblah wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.
  10. 16. A figure depicted in a prayer pose with eyes looking upward and arms raised.