This document provides definitions for various terms related to medieval art and architecture. It defines architectural elements like the capital, baptistry, and fleur-de-lis symbol. It also defines artistic motifs like evangelist symbols, Greek key patterns, and gargoyles. Additionally, it defines structural components of buildings like the lancet window, nave, and pinnacles that decorate spires. The glossary offers concise explanations of over a dozen key terms from medieval art and architecture.

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2. The slab at the top of a capital between the capital and the architectural member above.

3. Baptisary

4. A staff carried by a bishop, archbishop, abbot or abbess.

5. A staff carried by a bishop, archbishop, abbot or abbess.

6. Evangelist symbols: Symbols for the authors of the four New Testament books which are narratives of the life of Christ.

7. fleur-de-lis Stylized lily which served as symbol for the French monarchy

8. Greek key or meander: an ornamental motif consisting of continuous band arranged in rectilinear forms.

9. a projecting molding on the wall above an arch.

10. The vault surface between the ribs of a rib vault

11. A vertical element of a doorway or window frame

12. The voussoir at the top of an arch; in vaulting it occurs at the intersection of the ribs of a rib vault. It is important structurally since it marks the apex of the vault

13. a slender, pointed window. They are often separated by mullions. Lancets are especially characteristic of Gothic architecture.

14. An animal head employed in conjunction with interlace or foliage motifs.

15. The central longitudinal space of a bascilican church. It is usually flanked on its lond sides by aislas which are separated from the nave by columns or piers.

16. a pointed termination of a spire, buttress, or other extremity of a building. Pinnacles are sometimes ornamented.