Medieval Cathedral

Nave - Central gathering area for the congregation
Colonnade/Side Aisles - Series of columns forming 1 or 2 side aisles
Narthex - A vestibule or antechamber passed through before entering the nave itself
Transept - Section toward the front added perpendicular to the nave
Apse - Recessed area at the front to form a focal point for the alter

Early Medieval Cathedral

Post and Lintel ceiling
- Vertical posts support
- Horizontal lintel placed on top
- Two examples from the 6th century (one) (two)
Mosaic tile - Mural design made from small tiles
Monastery
- Religious community of monks isolated from secular Medieval communities
- Benedictine rule - a method for structuring a religious community
  - 8 hours work
  - 8 hours prayer
  - 8 hours sleep

Later Medieval Cathedral

Floorplan additions expands the scope and size of the structures
- Chapels - small places for saying/singing private prayers
- Ambulatory - walkway around behind the apse
Interior design
- Barrel vaulted ceiling replaces post and lintel
  - Few/small windows create dark interiors
  - Closed in with bulky heavy stone
- Cross vaulted ceiling eventually replaces barrel vaulting
  - Many/large windows create bright interiors
  - Stained-glass windows
  - Open and spacious
Exterior design
- Flying buttresses provides strength and durability to the building
  - External supports reinforce walls against vaulting
  - Allows for taller structures
  - Most significant development of Medieval technology
- More decorative than early examples of cathedral design

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