Intro: Quiz 3 Questions

Based on a conservatory, the structure by Sir Joseph Paxton of prefabricated iron and glass structure (making it perhasps the first modern building) was:

Crystal Palace

An example of furniture piece used for knick-knacks from Revival style in England in the 19th century is:

Whatnots

A) What is the name of the building in NYC? B) What period style does this building represent?

A) Chrystler Building B) Art Deco

Modular furniture, often manufactured in plastic, was a characteristic of which decade?

1960s

cabriole leg

3 (animal-like, curved)

The Golden Age of Greece, which had significant influences on western architecture and civilization occurred in the _____ century.

5th

Name an iconic architect responsible for Art Nouveau in Spain:

Antoni Gaudí

The uses of arches in Romanesque period is called:

Arcading

A style from 17th century characterized by flamboyance, complexity, contrast of light and dark, and bold ornamentation is called:

Baroque

List an important feature of the Rococo style:

C and S curves/feminine

An interior architect veey much associated with the Neoclassic period is:

Robert Adam

Give an example of at least one chair from the following period styles: Italian Renaissance Mid-Century Modern Ancient Greece French Revival

Dante chair Ant chair Klismos Indescret

Which ancient civilization featured column capitals ornamented with the palm and lotus motifs?

Egypt

Marked by the French Revolution and the execution of King Louis XVI, the style associated with the rise of Napolean Bonaparte, self-proclaimed Emperor of France is called:

Empire

A special kind of carving technique specific to the Gothic period is called:

Linenfold

A scandinavian textile company known for its bold and graphic colors and patterns, popular since the mid-20th century to today is:

Marimekko

The floral design style from Baroque style in Netherlands shown in the image is called:

Marquetry

The first synthetically produced dye in 1859 is called:

Mauve

The Great Hall was an interior design feature during which historical period and in which region?

Medieval Europe

The person associated with creating bentwood furniture, inexpensive light, yet strong, and well suired for mass production, developed through a method of construction through the new use of steam was:

Michael Thonet

Arne Jacobsen's chair of laminated and pressed wood from Scandinavia is from the following period:

Mid-Century Modernism

Give an example of ecclesiastical architecture from the Gothic Period in France

Notre Dame

Red-Blue Chair

Period style - International style Inspired by what painter? - De Stijl Designer? - Gerrit Rietveld

Which of the ancient civilizations is credited with improvements in plumbing and heating system?

Rome

The artisans responsible for the Arts and Crafts movement in East Aurora, NY belong to the society called:

Roycroft community

A mahogany desk with brass mounts, featuring a fall-front or drop-leaf from Neo-Classical style is:

Secretaire-à-abattant

Biedermeier style emerged in Austria. Is this statement true or false?

True

Give three characteristics of Neo Classical style:

Use of dados, caryatids, use of Roman/Greek styles