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Theory and History of Architecture
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Questions 1 thru 20, Slide Assisted
Choose the answer that best completes the statement or satisfies
the question and mark the appropriate letter on the answer sheet.
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The "new style" characteristic displayed in this interior
view of the Pazzi Chapel referred to as pietra serena
consists of the following:
A. the roundels.
B. symmetry and classical proportions.
C. dark grey stone overlaid on white walls.
D. reductionist structure.
This drawing of the interior wall of the Pazzi Chapel by
Brunelleschi is representative of:
A. architecture as sculpture.
B. knowledge of human anatomy.
C. knowledge of the "spiralgraph".
D. design based on theories of proportions.
The new plan for St. Peter’s in Rome by Bramante was a
central plan church and was strongly influenced by the work
of:
A. Alberti.
B. Brunelleschi.
C. Leonardo da Vinci.
D. Pope John Paul II.
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"Mona Lisa" painted by Leonardo da Vinci:
is commonly thought to be a portrait of a friend.
demonstrates the use of “atmospheric haze”.
captures the essence of the individual portrayed.
All of the above.
Characteristics of the "new style" of architecture developed
by Brunelleschi and displayed in the Foundling Hospital
include:
A. lightness and clarity.
B. emphasis on the center.
C. geometric irregularity.
D. all of the above.
The façade of San Andrea:
A. increases the scale of the exterior of the building.
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This interior view of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence:
A. illustrates a clearly defined location in space.
B. is chaotic and confusing.
C. was modified after the death of Brunelleschi.
D. all of the above.
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was designed based on the work of Palladio.
is repeated on the interior nave walls.
none of the above.
The Medici Chapel shown here appears to be very similar to
the Pazzi Chapel designed by Brunelleschi earlier. Stylistic
changes seen here include:
A. the grey colored classical detailing with white stucco
walls.
B. integration of sculpture into the building design.
C. a dome on pendentives.
D. all of the above.
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entry porch to the Pazzi Chapel:
was designed by Brunelleschi.
was designed after Brunelleschi’s death.
is clearly in the "renaissance style".
all of the above.
The ceremonial stairway leading to the square on the
Capitoline Hill by Michelangelo:
A. did not meet code at the time it was built.
B. exhibited “kinesthetic” characteristics.
C. caused many lawsuits in ancient Rome.
D. all of the above.
The
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image seen here may be referred to as:
A pella window.
A thermae window.
A broken window.
none of the above.
A major theme expressed by this drawing by Leonardo is:
A. "I like men".
B. that humans in their ideal proportions are the measure
of all things.
C. the latin language is best read in reverse.
D. none of the above.
The facade of the Palazzo Medici:
A. was based on warehouse designs.
B. eventually collapsed causing them to build a new one.
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was intended to show off the wealth of the inhabitants.
none of the above.
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space depicted in this slide:
was originally designed as a church.
was typical of Michelangelo's later work.
is rigid and orderly.
None of the above.
The functional result of the architectural features shown
were:
A. The preservation, studying, and copying of ancient
manuscripts.
B. church services.
C. organized prayer in schools.
D. All of the above.
San
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Francesco Rimini by Alberti illustrates:
Incorrect usage of arches and piers.
Brick faced concrete.
Architectural illusionism.
None of the above.
The tension and compression displayed by the architectural
elements in the vestibule to the Laurentian Library:
A. foreshadowed the baroque period.
B. Illustrates the tension between Michelangelo and his
wife.
C. refers to the architecture of Alberti.
D. is not an example of the "second architecture" of
Michelangelo.
Themes in the facade of the Palazzo Rucellai:
A. outraged the architectural community.
B. was the most elaborate aspect of the structure.
C. is typical of residential construction motifs of the
period.
D. none of the above.
The building shown here is considered “High Renaissance”
mainly because:
A. of the country setting.
B. it is sculpture.
C. it relates to the human form.
D. it has a central plan.
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20. Architecture of the early renaissance borrowed not only from
the architecture of the classical past, but also borrowed from
other periods as well. One example of this illustrated in this
slide is:
A. the dome on pendentives.
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The coiffured arch.
The rounded arch.
All of the above.
One
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of Brunelleschi’s greatest developments was:
cathode ray tubes.
micro-chip technology.
the rediscovery of linear perspective.
warp drive.
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21. In his design for the façade of the church of the Redentore
in Venice, Andrea Palladio was said to have been attempting to
reconcile the issue of central plan churches and longitudinal
plan churches through the use of:
A. the dome.
B. The Roman triumphal arch.
C. Overlapping pedimented temple fronts.
D. All of the above.
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22. The burial of the artist Raphael in the Roman Pantheon is a
testament to:
A. The high cost of land in Rome.
B. The rise in the staus of artists in during the
renaissance.
C. His pagan beliefs.
D. His hedonistic lifestyle.
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The start of the renaissance in 15th century Florence was
signalled by the construction of the dome over the
Cathedral because:
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no project of such monumental scale had been undertaken
since ancient times.
B.
the people could now attend church services without
getting wet.
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no other dome had ever been constructed.
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all of the above.
The work of Michelangelo is said to have influenced later
baroque architects. Some of those stylistic characteristics
include:
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segmented pediments.
B.
“waterfall” stairways.
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"wedged and squeezed" marble elements.
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all of the above.
While many of his designs were not built, the work of
Leonardo da Vinci had a powerful influence on many
renaissance designers.
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true.
B.
false.
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Palladio's Villa Rotunda:
A. was designed based on proportions in music.
B. exhibits dynamic spaces.
C. has themes from the Roman Pantheon.
D. all of the above.
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Factors that contributed to the birth of the Italian
Renaissance in Florence include:
A. the invention of the printing press.
B. anti-catholic feelings.
C. the death of Pope Julius II.
D. a highly developed commercial system with skilled
craftsman and concentrated wealth.
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Order in the cosmos is a theme from the renaissance:
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that is based on some larger plan.
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that places the earth at the center of things.
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that enables to control their environment.
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all of the above.
A major accomplishment of the renaissance was the
reconciliation of christian religious philosophy and Roman
art.
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true.
B.
false.
Mannerism in architecture may be defined as complicated
stylistic changes.
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true.
B.
false.
The renaissance view of history was accurate and precise.
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true.
B.
false.
Filippo Brunelleschi is considered the "father" of the
renaissance.
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true.
B.
false.
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