15 Questions
What is the main characteristic of Deconstructivism in architecture?
Unpredictability and controlled chaos
How does Deconstructivism differ from traditional construction methods?
It involves disassembling components and reassembling in a new and unconventional way
Which art movements are referenced in deconstructivism?
Expressionism, cubism, minimalism, and contemporary art
What is the aim of deconstructivist architects when reaching design solutions?
To create relatively alternative design solutions
What does deconstruction involve in the context of architecture?
Disassembling components and reassembling in a new and unconventional way
What characterizes the finished visual appearance of buildings under deconstructivism?
Controlled chaos and unpredictability
What movement influenced some architects with its ideas shortly after WWII?
Russian Constructivist movement
Who defined the principles of the Deconstruction Movement in art and literature?
Jacques Derrida
Which architect was influenced by the formal experimentation and geometric imbalances of Russian constructivism?
Zaha Hadid
What did Bernard Tschumi invite Jacques Derrida to participate in a discussion about?
Deconstructivism in architecture
What does Peter Eisenman point out as deconstruction on the basis of the ideas he gained from Jacques Derrida’s philosophy and influence on architecture?
Architecture is the venue of the metaphysics of the presence
What is one way Deconstructivism is described?
Antiform
What kind of relationship between experience and understanding does Peter Eisenman discuss?
Experience does not lead to understanding in architecture
Which artist influenced the graphic sense of geometric forms of deconstructivist architects such as Zaha Hadid and Coop Himmelb(l)au?
Russian Artists
What did Deconstructivism and Constructivism both focus on as the primary artistic content expressed in graphics, sculpture, and architecture?
Geometric forms
Test your knowledge of Deconstructivism in architecture with this quiz based on the references by Kenneth Frampton and Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi. This quiz covers the content discussed in Lecture 6 of Theories of Architecture I for the Fall 2023 semester.
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