A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1905)
Parker, John Henry, · J. Parker and Co., · leaf 79
hes. [See Chan-cel and Choir-] Whenthere are aisles to thee astern p art of a churchthe central division ofit is generally calledthe choir. Althoughno general rule can belaid down, the mostusual plan of our Eng-lish mediaeval churchmay he said to be,™1. A chancel withoutaisles; 2. A nave… … FUd, G iruagton ,0»«. Ciborium (Gr.1. To the portionceiling of, and soaltar, which wascalled the Baldaqof the arch over th CetmoLj a hinge.Cat — Sill. - a cup) is applied in several ways:of ceiling over an altar. 2. To theto the whole of the canopy over theusually erected on four pillars, alsoIt is…
