Romanesque Art itinerary Apse: The usually semicircular part of a church behind the chancel Apsidiole: Small semicircular chapel Cross-springer: Part supporting a semi-circular arch Benedictine: Of the Monastic order of Saint Benedict Cradle vault: Half-barrel shaped roof Capital: Larger part forming the top of a column Chevet: Outside of the projecting part of a church including the apse and apsidioles.

Picture of the Sainte Croix church

Chancel: Part of the nave in front of the altar where the priest stands. Cloister Open area surrounded by archways or a pillared gallery around a courtyard or garden. 1/4 spherical dome: dome formed by quarter spheres Monogram of Christ: Ancient Greek pattern made up of the letters K, R, S and T (Christ) plus the first and last letters of the alphabet (alpha and omega, respectively) symbolizing the beginning and the end. Transept crossing: Area where the transept crosses the nave. Gemel windows: Paired windows Cornice bracket: Projecting stone supporting a cornice Aura of glory: Halo around a majestic figure of Christ Nave: Part of the church between the door and the chancel for the faithful.          The Evangelists' pillar

Palmette: Stylized palm ornament Foliage scroll: Sculpted or painted ornament with a leafy stem rolled in a spiral. Chapter house: Room where the nuns assembled. Transept: Nave cutting across the main nave to give the church its cross shape. Bay: Part of a building between two supports such as pillars Pier: Wall between windows. Tympanum: Space between the lintel and an arch over a doorway (often with an inscription). Arch moulding: Concentric arch(es) over a door or window.

Detail from the cloisters of Elne cathedral