Because many mystery books feature descriptions of artwork - from architecture to sculpture.
Abacus
Architecture: The uppermost part of a capital, forming a slab on which the architrave rests.
Abbey
Architecture: A monastery governed by an abbot. The church of an abbey is called an "abbey church" and is usually planned to allow for the special requirements of the monks such as a deep choir or many altars.
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Bibliography
From Abacus to Zeus, A Handbook of Art History
James Smith Pierce, 1977
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