5.04: Unit Exam

Select the FALSE statement about the Brooklyn Bridge.

Pedestrians are not permitted to cross the bridge.

Identify the Solomon A. Guggenheim Museum in New York designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in which visitors are directed up an elevator and then walk in a gentle spiraling direction downward while viewing artwork.

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What 19th-20th century art movement focused on organic and fluid curvilinear lines, such as seen in the image attached, that were popular with artists such as Alphonse Mucha and Gustav Klimt?

Art Nouveau

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Colonade

Which ancient Rome structure was built under the direction of Vespasian, attempting to entertain the populace who suffered under his predecessor, Nero?

Colosseum

What is the simplest ancient architectural order that does not contain a volute or acanthus leaves, and whose column does not have a base?

Doric

Identify the structure located at the entryway to Babylon, which signified the wealth and power of the city?

Ishtar Gate

Explain how ancient Greek architecture impacted that produced in ancient Rome.

MY ANSWER: Ancient Greek architecture impacted that later produced in ancient Rome heavily, as showcased in the Parthenon. The Parthenon showed that the Romans wanted architecture with balance and appeal to the eye. In ancient Rome, it was not just the Parthenon that was influenced by ancient Greece. Rome also adopted Greek support columns; Ionic, Doric and Corinthian. They improved upon the accomplishments made in ancient Greek by signifying an arch at the top, adding to the elaborate effects of their architecture. Generally though, they barely altered much more than what the Greeks accomplished. CORRECT ANSWER: The Romans used architecture from Greece as a model, particularly the architectural orders: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

Why as the Post du Gard built in ancient Roman times?

To transport water to the city of Nimes.

What structure did William Van Alen design, which was the tallest building in the world in 1930.

Chrysler Building

Which of the following is NOT true about the Ishtar Gate?

There were images of turtles, monkeys, and wild geese painted on bricks.

Khufu

pharaoh of the largest of the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt

Mosque

place of worship for Muslims

Acanthus

type of leaf found on Corinthian capitals

Order

architectural style

Kiva

circular Native American structure used for astronomical and ritual purposes

Flying Buttress

exterior architectural support system

Planning

field of geography

Mihrab

niche located closest to Mecca

Suburb

residential community within commuting distance to a city

Aqueduct

structure used to transport water

From what architectural element in a mosque are worshippers called to pray?

Minaret

Which of the following architects designed organic structures, such as Falling Water?

Frank Lloyd Wright

Who was a Greek city planner that devised a scheme to organize Athens in rectangular blocks?

Hippodamos

Discuss how New York City has changed to accommodate the significant growth in the last two centuries. Explore the skyscrapers, open areas, and structures meant to make transportation possible.

MY ANSWER: New York City has changed to accommodate the significant growth in their population over the last two centuries by continually seeking new ways for people to live and/or comfortably there, especially when it comes to the issue of traffic. In the mid 1800s, New York City had a population of 500,00. But by 2006, there were 8,250,567 people residing in the city! This dramatic increase lead to a need for skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, mass transportation, and man-made natural areas. Natural areas included Central Park, which was intended to provide a natural and open place of tranquil space. Skyscrapers were built to give the city's population places to live in. And structures of interest -- like William Van Allen's Chrysler building -- were made. Skyscrapers, open areas, and structures all coexist to make transportation into the city or from one part to another a little bit easier. Skyscrapers provide a residence to live and make a home in, usually in areas where there is plenty available to do, leaving less people on vehicles. Open areas provide a place for people to go to to enjoy themselves, typically free of charge. And lastly, structures can give a city's population something to observe, admire and appreciate. CORRECT ANSWER: The Brooklyn Bridge was built to make transportation across the East River possible for vehicles and pedestrians, the skyscrapers were built (making New York City the vertical city) to accommodate for the population growth, and Central Park was created to provide open space.

Identify the American structure that resembled the Roman Pantheon due to its triangular pediment and domed roof.

Monticello

What was found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico?

Remains of a multi-storied structure resembling an apartment complex