Ch 37 Classical Eclecticism Quiz
T/F: The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, Illinois is not known for introducing the world to Classical Eclecticism on its grandest scale. It does not establish Classical Eclecticism as the standard for future international exhibitions and large scale government and commercial projects. It does not inspire the City Beautiful movement in the United States and Europe.
False
T/F: Classical Eclecticism is used by Beaux-Arts trained architects in the design of public buildings and mansions. The four styles that emerge at this time are Neo-Renaissance, Beaux Arts, Neoclassical Revival, and Chateauesque. These styles represent a classical heritage, civic or national pride, and prosperity.
True
T/F: During the Classical Eclecticism period (1880s-1940s), interior decoration becomes known as a profession and designers often create authentic period rooms. Architecture is also further developed as a profession.
True
T/F: During the Classical Eclecticism period, decorating is promoted in career guides and literature as a woman's profession and more women enter the field.
True
T/F: Interiors during the Classical Eclecticism period follow the paths of the Aesthetic movement or Classical Eclecticism. Aesthetic or Artistic interiors have visual complexity with decoration on all surfaces while Classical Eclecticism interiors move toward simplification. Decorating advice manuals such as The Decoration of Houses (1897) by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman and The House in Good Taste (1913) by Elsie de Wolfe help to promote Classical Eclecticism to the middle classes.
True
T/F: Richard Morris Hunt designs the first Chateauesque mansion for W. K. Vanderbilt in New York City between 1878-1880. He was the first American to study at L' Ecole des Beaux Arts. Chateauesque is primarily a residential style.
True
Which architects initiated the Neo-Renaissance in the United States with the design of the six speculative townhouses in New York City called the Villard Houses? A. McKim B. Mead C. White D. All of these
D. All of these
Patrons of Classical Eclecticism include wealthy industrialists, businessmen, landowners, and aristocrats in America and England who build enormous homes, sponsor museums, public buildings, and galleries including which of the following? A. John D. Rockefeller B. W. K. Vanderbilt C. Andrew Carnegie D. Henry Clay Frick E. Samuel Courtauld F. Sir Joseph Whitworth G. All of these
G. All of these
The L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts) does which of the following? A. Replaces the French Academy in 1819 B. Is the premier architectural school in the 19th century C. Teaches classical traditions based on Ancient Greece and Rome with axial design, formal monumental planning D. Its students work in studios under an architect or patron who teaches design principles based on classical design E. The school hosts lectures in history, art, construction, and competitions F. Is known for its presentation drawing techniques of beautiful rendered plans and elevations G. All of these
G. All of these
Other characteristics of interiors in the Classical Eclecticism period include which of the following? A. Gas lighting is common, but newly introduced electric lighting rapidly increases in use B. Stained and colored glass becomes common in all homes and may substitute for draperies C. John La Farge and Louis Comfort Tiffany experiment with ancient glass techniques D. The antique trade rises in much of Europe and America E. The World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 highlights art and handicraft by women such as Candace Wheeler F. America leads the world in cut glass production G. Brilliant Cut Glass made of lead glass is a luxury item H. All of these
H. All of these