(choir-)screen

  • 61Chartres Cathedral — Cathedral of Notre Dame at Chartres, one of the most influential examples of High Gothic architecture. The main part of this great cathedral was built between 1194 and 1220. It replaced a 12th century church of which only the crypt, the base of… …

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  • 62Exeter —     Ancient Diocese of Exeter     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ancient Diocese of Exeter     (EXONIA, ISCA DAMNONIORUM, CAER WISE, EXANCEASTER; EXONIENSIS).     English see, chosen by Leofric, Bishop of Crediton, as his cathedral city in 1050.… …

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  • 63jube — n. decorative chancel or choir screen that separates a church s choir from the nave and in many cases supports a crucifix; small fruit flavored chewy candy …

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  • 64jubes — n. decorative chancel or choir screen that separates a church s choir from the nave and in many cases supports a crucifix; small fruit flavored chewy candy …

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  • 65George Gilbert Scott — Sir George Gilbert Scott (13 July 1811 ndash; 27 March, 1878) was an English architect of the Victorian Age, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches, cathedrals and workhouses.Born in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire,… …

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  • 66Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence — Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce,… …

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  • 67Claviorganum — The claviorganum (also known as the claviorgan, or organised piano) is an instrument whose origin is uncertain. A number of virgynalls with regals are mentioned in the inventories of Henry VIII in 1542/3 and 1547 and Wilson Barry [1] cites… …

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  • 68jubé —    In a Gothic cathedral, a choir screen (see screen). Also called a pulpitum …

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  • 69pulpitum —    In a Gothic cathedral, a choir screen (see screen). Also called a jubé …

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  • 70reredos —   n. screen behind altar; erroneously, choir screen …

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