15.2: Key Learning Items
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Key Questions to Ask
While you are reviewing the content of this module, consider the following questions:
- What are the typical elements of a Gothic church?
- How did architecture change from the Romanesque to Gothic period?
- How was Chartres typical of the great Gothic cathedrals?
- What are the other major Gothic cathedrals?
Key Vocabulary Terms
- pointed arch
- clerestory
- tracery
- ribbed vault
- tierceron
- tower
- spire
- moralized Bible
- flying buttress
Here are links to art history glossaries that will help you better understand the above key vocabulary terms.
- ArtLex: Art Dictionary
- About.com: Art History
- Artcyclopedia: A Guide to Fine Art
Contributors and Attributions
- Art History I. Provided by: Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College. Located at: http://eli.nvcc.edu/. License: CC BY: Attribution