Ambulatory

Ambulatory, Saint-Sulpice church, Paris, France

The ambulatory (Medieval Latin ambulatorium) is the covered passage around a cloister. ^[1] The term is sometimes applied to the procession way around the east end of a cathedral or large church. This is usually behind the high altar.^[2]

Ambulatory Media

The placement of the ambulatory within a standard cathedral.
Horton Court ambulatory, c.1527
Ambulatory of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice.

References

↑ Francis D. K. Ching (2011). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. John Wiley & Sons. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-118-16049-7.
↑ Ariane Archambault (2002). The Visual Dictionary of Art & Architecture. Québec Amerique. p. 152. ISBN 978-2-7644-0877-3.

[Ching2011-1] Francis D. K. Ching (2011). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. John Wiley & Sons. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-118-16049-7.

[Archambault-2] Ariane Archambault (2002). The Visual Dictionary of Art & Architecture. Québec Amerique. p. 152. ISBN 978-2-7644-0877-3.

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