๐Ÿ–ผap art history review

Transept

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A transept refers to an area that intersects with and crosses over the main axis (nave) of a basilica, forming the shape of a cross.