Narthex
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Narthex is a noun meaning (architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Meaning
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Example Sentences
we were in the antechamber, called the narthex, which runs across the front of any Byzantine church [...].
“Cinco,” Marco bellowed now, hurrying across the narthex to give him a hearty handshake, which Cinco returned without enthusiasm.
One of these was Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, [...] who had now conceived ambitious plans for paintings to decorate the entire narthex, or entrance porch, of Avignon's ancient cathedral.
Word Forms
- narthexes
- narthices
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antetemple, galilee, body, nave, basilica, vestibule.
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