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What is the purpose of a trumeau in architecture?
What is the purpose of a trumeau in architecture?
- Dividing a pair of arched windows
- Supporting vaulted ceilings
- Carving decorative designs (correct)
- Creating structural integrity for arches
Where are lunette designs typically found in architecture?
Where are lunette designs typically found in architecture?
- At the base of arches
- Within rose windows
- On vaulted ceilings
- Above door openings (correct)
What architectural feature is characteristic of paired windows separated by a pillar?
What architectural feature is characteristic of paired windows separated by a pillar?
- Coupled windows (correct)
- Ocular windows
- Rose windows
- Wheel windows
Which architectural element is best described as a row of arches supported by piers or columns?
Which architectural element is best described as a row of arches supported by piers or columns?
What defines an ocular window in architectural terms?
What defines an ocular window in architectural terms?
In architecture, what does a rose window primarily consist of?
In architecture, what does a rose window primarily consist of?
What architectural element is often employed to support arches in Romanesque architecture?
What architectural element is often employed to support arches in Romanesque architecture?
What is the purpose of a LOMBARD BAND in architecture?
What is the purpose of a LOMBARD BAND in architecture?
What architectural feature is a covered walk surrounding a quadrangular court that connects domestic buildings and the church?
What architectural feature is a covered walk surrounding a quadrangular court that connects domestic buildings and the church?
Which element is characterized by a row of small arches that seem to support a roofline?
Which element is characterized by a row of small arches that seem to support a roofline?
Which architectural element was commonly used in Romanesque architecture to provide support for structures?
Which architectural element was commonly used in Romanesque architecture to provide support for structures?
In architectural terms, what is an example of an ornamental feature with only a narrow passage behind it?
In architectural terms, what is an example of an ornamental feature with only a narrow passage behind it?
What is the purpose of a groin vault in Romanesque architecture?
What is the purpose of a groin vault in Romanesque architecture?
In Romanesque architecture, what is the purpose of a compound pier?
In Romanesque architecture, what is the purpose of a compound pier?
What distinguishes a ribbed vault from a groin vault in Romanesque architecture?
What distinguishes a ribbed vault from a groin vault in Romanesque architecture?
Which architectural element provides support against outward thrust in Romanesque architecture?
Which architectural element provides support against outward thrust in Romanesque architecture?
In Romanesque architecture, what is the function of an arcade?
In Romanesque architecture, what is the function of an arcade?
What role do walls play in supporting the structure of Romanesque buildings?
What role do walls play in supporting the structure of Romanesque buildings?
