Art 10
Oculus
The image pictured below shows an example of which of the following architectural terms? A. Flying buttress B. Keystone C. Oculus D. Basilica
Basilica
The diagram pictured below is an example of which of the following architectural terms? A. Stupa B. Capital C. Oculus D. Basilica
Masonry
Which of the following terms refers to construction that uses stone, brick, concrete block, or similar materials? A.Buttressing B. Barrel Vaulting C. Post-and-Lintel Construction D. Masonry
Capital
Which of the following terms refers to the area at the top of the shaft of a column that provides a decorative transition between the column and the architrave above? A. Oculus B. Capital C. Basilica D. Masonry
Neoclassical Architecture
Which of the following terms refers to the dominant architectural style in France, England, and America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the U.S. capital? A. Gothic Architecture B. Baroque Architecture C. Neoclassical Architecture D. Modern Architecture
Groin Vault
Which of the following terms refers to the placing of barrel vaults at right angles so that a square space is covered? A.Buttressing B. Flying Buttress C. Groin Vault D. Basilica
Keystone
Which of the following terms refers to the wedge-shaped stone placed in the top center of an arch to prevent the arch from falling inward? A. Stupa B. Keystone C. Capital D. Oculus
Ancient Egyptian tombs for pharaohs.
A. Ancient Egyptian tombs for pharaohs. B. Buddhist temple from India. C. Ancient Roman arena used for entertainment and sports. D. Ancient Roman temple that originally housed sculptures of the gods.
Ancient Roman arena used for entertainment and sports.
A. Ancient Egyptian tombs for pharaohs. B. Buddhist temple from India. C. Ancient Roman arena used for entertainment and sports. D. Ancient Roman temple that originally housed sculptures of the gods.
Ancient Roman temple that originally housed sculptures of the gods.
A. Ancient Egyptian tombs for pharaohs. B. Buddhist temple from India. C. Ancient Roman arena used for entertainment and sports. D. Ancient Roman temple that originally housed sculptures of the gods.
Buddhist temple from India
A. Ancient Egyptian tombs for pharaohs. B. Buddhist temple from India. C. Ancient Roman arena used for entertainment and sports. D. Ancient Roman temple that originally housed sculptures of the gods.
Corinthian
A. Doric B. Ionic C. Corinthian
Doric
A. Doric B. Ionic C. Corinthian
Ionic
A. Doric B. Ionic C. Corinthian
Francesco Borromini
A. Francesco Borromini B. Walter Gropius C. Frank Lloyd Wright D. Gustave Eiffel
Frank Lloyd Wright
A. Francesco Borromini B. Walter Gropius C. Frank Lloyd Wright D. Gustave Eiffel
Gustave Eiffel
A. Francesco Borromini B. Walter Gropius C. Frank Lloyd Wright D. Gustave Eiffel
Walter Gropius
A. Francesco Borromini B. Walter Gropius C. Frank Lloyd Wright D. Gustave Eiffel
Baroque architecture exterior
A. Gothic architecture B. Baroque architecture exterior C. Mixture of Roman, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles D. Baroque architecture interior
Baroque architecture interior
A. Gothic architecture B. Baroque architecture exterior C. Mixture of Roman, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles D. Baroque architecture interior
Gothic architecture
A. Gothic architecture B. Baroque architecture exterior C. Mixture of Roman, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles D. Baroque architecture interior
Mixture of Roman, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles
A. Gothic architecture B. Baroque architecture exterior C. Mixture of Roman, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles D. Baroque architecture interior
Chartres Cathedral
A. Pantheon B. Hagia Sophia C. Colosseum D. Chartres Cathedral E. Great Stupa
Colosseum
A. Pantheon B. Hagia Sophia C. Colosseum D. Chartres Cathedral E. Great Stupa
Great Stupa
A. Pantheon B. Hagia Sophia C. Colosseum D. Chartres Cathedral E. Great Stupa
Hagia Sophia
A. Pantheon B. Hagia Sophia C. Colosseum D. Chartres Cathedral E. Great Stupa
Pantheon
A. Pantheon B. Hagia Sophia C. Colosseum D. Chartres Cathedral E. Great Stupa
Modernism in architecture only ever comprised of just one style, based upon the simplicity of the Bauhaus and other minimalist artistic trends.
All of the following statements are true of modern architecture, except which one? A. Modernism in architecture only ever comprised of just one style, based upon the simplicity of the Bauhaus and other minimalist artistic trends. B. Modernism was a response to industrialization, urbanization, and the growth of capitalism and democracy. C. Modern architecture rejected the ideals and principles of the classical tradition in favor of experimental forms of expression. D. Modern architects felt free to explore new styles inspired by technology and science, psychology, politics, economics, and social consciousness.
The Bauhaus was an architecture firm and business that was employed to create many government and state buildings in Germany during its time.
All of the following statements are true of the Bauhaus (pictured below), except which one? A. The Bauhaus was an architecture firm and business that was employed to create many government and state buildings in Germany during its time. B. The Bauhaus was shut down by the Nazis in 1933, and some of the people who worked at the Bauhaus fled to the United States. C. The director and designer of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, brought several principles to modern architecture, including "form follows function" and "less is more." D. The director and designer of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, relied on basic forms and avoided ornamentation and embellishment, emphasizing simplicity and the economical use of space, time, materials, and money.
The Great Pyramids were constructed to be grand palaces for the royal pharaohs.
All of the following statements are true of the Great Pyramids at Gizeh (pictured below), except which one? A. The Great Pyramids were finished on the surface with fine limestone, that provided a flawless, smooth, and gleaming sheath. B. The Great Pyramids were constructed to be grand palaces for the royal pharaohs. C. The largest of the Great Pyramids was constructed of over two million limestone blocks. D. The Great Pyramids were meant to underscore the pharaoh's status as a deity.
The large dome of the Great Stupa at Sanchi symbolizes the earth cut in half.
All of the following statements are true of the Great Stupa at Sanchi (pictured below), except which one? A. The large dome of the Great Stupa at Sanchi symbolizes the earth cut in half. B. Pilgrims to the Great Stupa at Sanchi circumnavigate the mound in a clockwise direction. C. After the death of the Buddha, his cremated remains were believed to be placed in stupas around India, and these sites became places of worship for his followers. D. The stone railing or fence - called the vedika - around the base of the structure echoes the separation of the heavenly and earthly spheres.
The Ionic order of Greek columns was not used widely in Greece, but became a favorite design of Roman architects.
All of the following statements are true of the Greek styles of columns, except which one? A. The Ionic order of Greek columns was not used widely in Greece, but became a favorite design of Roman architects. B. The Corinthian order of Greek columns was differentiated by its intricate column capital, consisting of an all-around carving of overlapping acanthus leaves. C. The Ionic order of Greek columns was generally reserved for smaller temples, and its capital consists of a scroll or volute. D. The Doric order of Greek columns was the earliest, simplest, and most commonly used by the Greeks, with its capital simple and cushion-like.
The Colosseum was built to be a monument and a temple to all of the Roman gods and goddesses, and sculptures of the gods were originally placed on the interior of the structure.
All of the following statements are true of the Roman Colosseum (pictured below), except which one? A.The Colosseum was built to be a monument and a temple to all of the Roman gods and goddesses, and sculptures of the gods were originally placed on the interior of the structure. B. The structure of the Colosseum is composed of three tiers of arches separated by engaged columns: Doric columns on the lowest level, Ionic columns on the second level, and Corinthian columns on the third level. C. The exterior of the Colosseum was composed of masonry blocks held in place by metal dowels, but these dowels were removed over the years when metal became scarce. D. The Colosseum was built for entertainment and festivals, but its most notorious events included gladiators battling to the death.
T
Francesco Borromini was a 17th century architect who incorporated the Baroque elements of motion, space, and light within his buildings, such as his San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (pictured below). A. T B. F
T
Green buildings are architectural structures that are efficient in terms of energy, water, and materials, and are often sought by clients to save money, protect the environment, or sometimes to boost a corporate image. A. T B. F
F
In post-and-lintel construction (see diagram pictured below), the posts are horizontal in position while the lintels are the vertical supports. A. T B. F
T
The Hagia Sophia (pictured below), or Church of the Holy Wisdom, was built by Justinian in Constantinople as an Eastern Orthodox church, but later was also used as an Islamic mosque and as a museum. A. T B. F
F
The Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors (pictured below), is considered one of the grandest monuments to the French Gothic style. A. T B. F
T
The Romans adopted structural systems and certain motifs from Greek architecture, but introduced several of their own innovations in building design, the most important of which were the arch and the use of concrete. A. T B. F
Pantheon
The architectural element in the picture below is located inside of which of the following structures? A. Colosseum B. Chartres Cathedral C. Hagia Sophia D. Pantheon
Ancient Rome
The architectural structure pictured in the diagram below was developed during which of the following time periods? A. Baroque Period B. Ancient Greece C. Ancient Rome D. Gothic Period
Keystone
Whats A called?
Oculus
Which of the following terms comes from the Latin word for "eye," and refers to a round window, particularly one placed at the apex of a dome? A. Stupa B. Capital C. Oculus D. Basilica
Stupa
Which of the following terms refers to a dome-shaped Buddhist shrine? A. Oculus B. Stupa C. Capital D. Basilica
Buttressing
Which of the following terms refers to a massive masonry structure on the exterior wall of a building that holds the stone blocks of arches in place? A.Stupa B. Barrel Vault C. Buttressing D. Dome
Gothic Architecture
Which of the following terms refers to a western European style developed between the 12th-16th centuries, characterized by ribbed vaults, pointed arches, flying buttresses, and steep roofs? A.Classical Architecture B. Modern Architecture C. Gothic Architecture D. Neoclassical Architecture
Barrel Vault
Which of the following terms refers to an architectural structure in which arches are elongated or placed behind one another to a desired depth in the creation of a tunnel? A. Flying Buttress B. Barrel Vault C. Groin Vault D. Basilica
Dome
Which of the following terms refers to an architectural structure that is hemispherical in form and rounded when viewed from beneath? A. Basilica B. Dome C. Capital D. Oculus
Basilica
Which of the following terms refers to ancient Roman architectural structures consisting of a nave flanked by two side-aisles which were used as large public meeting halls by the Romans, and served as a basic plan for cathedrals in the centuries to come? A. Dome B. Capital C. Oculus D. Basilica