1. Baldachin A. The juncture of nave and transept B. A canopy supported by colum

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1. Baldachin

A. The juncture of nave and transept

B. A canopy supported by columns placed over a sacred spot

C. The multi-level western entrance to a church

D. A round arch that forms part of a church portal

2. Altarpiece

A. An object placed on an altar and used during Mass

B. The table upon which the priest says Mass

C. A panel placed above or behind an altar with religious imagery

D. None of the above

3. Illumination

A. Painting on vellum to decorate religious manuscripts

B. Placement of windows in the uppermost part of the nave for light

C. Likely the most important stage in religious conversion

D. None of the above

4. Groin vault

A. Lintels placed over the edges of a square to secure a dome

B. The space around the altar in a church

C. A half barrel vault

D. The intersection between two barrel vaults

Explanation / Answer

1.B

A baldachin technically called a ciborium refers to a canopy over an altar or tomb, supported on columns, especially when freestanding and disconnected from any enclosing wall. For example, St. Peter's Baldachin is a large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy, over the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy.

2.C

An altarpiece refers to an artwork such as a painting, sculpture or relief representing a religious subject made for placing behind the altar of a Christian church.

3.A

Illuminated manuscripts refer to hand-written books with painted decoration that generally includes precious metals such as gold or silver from Western traditions.

4.D

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