1The monastery's cloister, with its intricately carved stone columns, provided a peaceful refuge for the monks to study and meditate.
2In medieval times, the cloister was the heart of the monastic community, where monks would gather for prayer, work, and communal meals.
3The artist's use of chiaroscuro in her depiction of the cloister created a sense of mystery and contemplation.
4After a lifetime of public service, the former politician retreated to a cloister, seeking solitude and a simpler way of life.
5The historian argued that the cloister, as a physical and symbolic space, played a crucial role in the development of Western monasticism.