16 Questions
Which architectural style resembled Gothic predecessors with Roman forms during the 1840-1850s?
Richardsonian Romanesque
What is a distinguishing feature of Spanish Colonial architectural style?
Flat roof and stucco walls
Which architectural style was popular between 1820-1850 and focused on imitating Ancient Greek architecture?
Greek Revival
What is a characteristic of French Colonial architecture?
Mansard roof with symmetrical facade
During which period was the Renaissance Revival architectural style prominent?
1840-1915
What distinguishes Romanesque Revival architecture from other styles of the time?
Round arches and heavy stone construction
Which characteristic feature is specific to Renaissance Architecture in Venice?
Central grouping of windows framed by unbroken wall spaces
Which term is associated with the Spanish Renaissance style that is 'silversmithlike'?
Plateresque
What feature would you expect in French Renaissance architecture according to the text?
Rich & luxuriant interior decorations
In English Renaissance architecture, what part of the Elizabethan House connects various parts of the mansion and is located centrally?
Grand Hall or Hall of State
What is a characteristic feature of Romanesque Architecture in North Italy?
Central projecting porch & a wheel window above to light the nave
What is a characteristic feature of French Gothic Architecture in Southern France?
Aisleless naves
What characterizes German Gothic Architecture in terms of its towers or apses placement?
Western & eastern apses
What distinguishes French Gothic Architecture during the Flamboyant Period?
Flame-like or free-flowing window tracery
Which country's Renaissance Revival architecture translates simplicity into barn-like churches?
Netherlands
What influenced South Italy's Romanesque Architecture in the use of stripes of colored marbles & stilted pointed arches?
Muslim influence
Test your knowledge on American Colonial Architecture styles from the years 1720-1780, including Dutch, French, Spanish, German, and Georgian Colonial styles. Explore Gothic Revival and Neoclassical architectures like the Federal Style and Jeffersonian architecture.
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