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Which European country is the birthplace of the Gothic architectural style?
Which European country is the birthplace of the Gothic architectural style?
In what years did the method first used by Prefect Haussmann for the reconstruction of the capital Paris become typical of capitalist urban planning?
In what years did the method first used by Prefect Haussmann for the reconstruction of the capital Paris become typical of capitalist urban planning?
In which Indian temple is the Dravidian type of horizontal ceiling most developed in the 16th century?
In which Indian temple is the Dravidian type of horizontal ceiling most developed in the 16th century?
Which architect participated in the reconstruction of the city of Tver and played an important role in Russian architecture in the second half of the 18th century?
Which architect participated in the reconstruction of the city of Tver and played an important role in Russian architecture in the second half of the 18th century?
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The city of Mohenjo-Daro in India had a triangular shape.
The city of Mohenjo-Daro in India had a triangular shape.
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Which temple can be considered an early image of the Dravida - Shikhara?
Which temple can be considered an early image of the Dravida - Shikhara?
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During what period did all the contradictions become aggravated in the architecture of the late 19th century and all the fundamental vices of the capitalist system manifested themselves?
During what period did all the contradictions become aggravated in the architecture of the late 19th century and all the fundamental vices of the capitalist system manifested themselves?
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How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
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What is the length of the Great Wall of China, determined according to the latest data?
What is the length of the Great Wall of China, determined according to the latest data?
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When was the Great Stupa built in Sanchi (central India)?
When was the Great Stupa built in Sanchi (central India)?
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Where did Robert Stephenson build the bridge in 1838?
Where did Robert Stephenson build the bridge in 1838?
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In what period were the buildings of the Senate and the Synod built according to the project of K.Rossi?
In what period were the buildings of the Senate and the Synod built according to the project of K.Rossi?
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What is the name of the first skyscraper built in 1884?
What is the name of the first skyscraper built in 1884?
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What building was built by architect Rossi on Palace Square in 1819-1825?
What building was built by architect Rossi on Palace Square in 1819-1825?
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For what reason was the construction of the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore not pretended to be real until 1420?
For what reason was the construction of the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore not pretended to be real until 1420?
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During the Capitalist period where a cast-iron arch bridge was built in 1777-1779?
During the Capitalist period where a cast-iron arch bridge was built in 1777-1779?
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Who is the author of the Dneproges complex?
Who is the author of the Dneproges complex?
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Author of projects for the Hermitage Theatre, the Academy of Sciences, Assignation Bank, Smolny Institute in St.Petersburg in 1783-1809?
Author of projects for the Hermitage Theatre, the Academy of Sciences, Assignation Bank, Smolny Institute in St.Petersburg in 1783-1809?
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Which architect, together with C.Cameron, was invited by Catherine II in 1779 to design palace and park ensembles?
Which architect, together with C.Cameron, was invited by Catherine II in 1779 to design palace and park ensembles?
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The dome of which cathedral was built in 1420-1434 by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi?
The dome of which cathedral was built in 1420-1434 by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi?
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Who is the architect of the colonnade in St. Peter's Square, built in 1667 in Rome?
Who is the architect of the colonnade in St. Peter's Square, built in 1667 in Rome?
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Architects Gropius, Le Corbusier, Hannes Mayer, Mies van der Rohe, and others were representatives of what style?
Architects Gropius, Le Corbusier, Hannes Mayer, Mies van der Rohe, and others were representatives of what style?
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In which city is the mosque of Sultan Hassan, which was built in 1356-1362?
In which city is the mosque of Sultan Hassan, which was built in 1356-1362?
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In what century was the construction of the large Sidi-Okba mosque in Kayrun carried out?
In what century was the construction of the large Sidi-Okba mosque in Kayrun carried out?
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Which emirate was the last stronghold of the Arabs in the Iberian Peninsula?
Which emirate was the last stronghold of the Arabs in the Iberian Peninsula?
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What was the length of Khosrow I's palace at Ctesiphon in the 6th century?
What was the length of Khosrow I's palace at Ctesiphon in the 6th century?
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Who is the author of the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, built in 1550-1556?
Who is the author of the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, built in 1550-1556?
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What size was the diameter of the dome in the Selimiye Mosque, built by the architect Khoja Sinan?
What size was the diameter of the dome in the Selimiye Mosque, built by the architect Khoja Sinan?
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What year was the iron pagoda built at Tanyang Xian in Hubei Province?
What year was the iron pagoda built at Tanyang Xian in Hubei Province?
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What materials were used to build the burial of the Ming dynasty at the beginning of the 15th century, located northwest of Beijing?
What materials were used to build the burial of the Ming dynasty at the beginning of the 15th century, located northwest of Beijing?
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Where is Basilica Kalb-Luse, one of the Byzantine architectural monuments, currently located?
Where is Basilica Kalb-Luse, one of the Byzantine architectural monuments, currently located?
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Who was the architect of the largest urban planning project - the Kremlin Palace in Moscow in 1767-1775?
Who was the architect of the largest urban planning project - the Kremlin Palace in Moscow in 1767-1775?
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What building 300m high was built by the engineer Gustav at the Exhibition of 1889?
What building 300m high was built by the engineer Gustav at the Exhibition of 1889?
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Who was the author of the revision of the Bolshoi Theater in 1821, using the theater project drawn up by A.Mikhailov?
Who was the author of the revision of the Bolshoi Theater in 1821, using the theater project drawn up by A.Mikhailov?
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The highest achievement of what architectural style includes stained-glass windows with picturesque paintings made up of pieces of multi-colored glass and the abundant use of sculpture?
The highest achievement of what architectural style includes stained-glass windows with picturesque paintings made up of pieces of multi-colored glass and the abundant use of sculpture?
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When was the world-famous sacred temple of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, built?
When was the world-famous sacred temple of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, built?
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Where in the XI century was the church of St. Theodore built?
Where in the XI century was the church of St. Theodore built?
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What period is considered the Late Renaissance?
What period is considered the Late Renaissance?
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What characterizes the architecture of the late Byzantine period?
What characterizes the architecture of the late Byzantine period?
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The length of which church built in Constantinople was 81m, with a dome height of 55m above the ground?
The length of which church built in Constantinople was 81m, with a dome height of 55m above the ground?
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In what architectural style was the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa built in Italy?
In what architectural style was the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa built in Italy?
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What building material was the main material in China?
What building material was the main material in China?
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In 1936-1941, in Moscow and Leningrad, what were residential buildings, schools, hospitals, children's institutions, etc. built from?
In 1936-1941, in Moscow and Leningrad, what were residential buildings, schools, hospitals, children's institutions, etc. built from?
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In which country is the Giralda tower built by the Arabs?
In which country is the Giralda tower built by the Arabs?
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What kind of material was used in Russia back in the 17th century in combination with brickwork, causing the expansion of spans of the vaults and the appearance of bold, constructive solutions for chambers and temples?
What kind of material was used in Russia back in the 17th century in combination with brickwork, causing the expansion of spans of the vaults and the appearance of bold, constructive solutions for chambers and temples?
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During the Capitalist period, attempts to combine new constructive means with new decorative forms led to the appearance in Europe of what style?
During the Capitalist period, attempts to combine new constructive means with new decorative forms led to the appearance in Europe of what style?
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Under what ruler was the palace built in Firuzabad in 224?
Under what ruler was the palace built in Firuzabad in 224?
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Which architect is the author of the 'Rules of Five Architectural Orders', as well as the author of Villa Farnese and Villa Julius for Pope Julius III in Rome?
Which architect is the author of the 'Rules of Five Architectural Orders', as well as the author of Villa Farnese and Villa Julius for Pope Julius III in Rome?
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- Architecture and Buildings*
- Robert Stephenson built a bridge in Britain in 1838.
- K. Rossi designed the Senate and Synod buildings in St. Petersburg (1829-1834).
- The first skyscraper was built by Leiter in 1884.
- The Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore was built in Florence, Italy (1420-1434).
- The Crystal Palace was built for the London World's Fair in 1851.
- Ancient and Medieval Architecture*
- The Parthenon in Athens was built in the 5th century BC.
- The Taj Mahal in Agra, India was built as a tomb in the 17th century.
- The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet was built in the 7th century.
- The Mosque of Qutub Minar in Delhi, India was built in the 12th century.
- The Alcazar Palace complexes in Seville, Spain were built in the 14th century.
- Architects and Their Works*
- Filippo Brunelleschi built the Duomo in Florence, Italy (1420-1434).
- Michelangelo designed the Church of San Pietro in Rome, Italy (1546-1564).
- Andrea Palladio designed the Villa Rotonda in Vicenza, Italy (1566).
- Victor Horta designed the Tassel House in Brussels, Belgium (1893).
- Le Corbusier designed the Palace of the Soviets in Moscow, USSR (1931).
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- Styles and Periods**
- The Byzantine style emerged in the 4th century AD.
- The Romanesque style emerged in the 10th century AD.
- The Gothic style emerged in the 12th century AD.
- The Renaissance style emerged in the 15th century AD.
- The Baroque style emerged in the 16th century AD.
- The Classicist style emerged in the 18th century AD.
- Other*
- The Great Wall of China was built during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).
- The city of Mohenjo-Daro in India was built in the 3rd millennium BC.
- The city of Hampstead in London was designed by Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin in 1907.
- The Moscow University building was designed by D.V. Uhtomsky in 1791.
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Architectural History
• Prince Mustafa: Not specified, but mentioned as a historical figure.
City Planning and Architecture
• Beijing: • The ancient northern part of the city is known as the Outer or Chinese City. • The imperial city is divided into the Inner or Tatar City and the Forbidden City. • Moscow: • The Moscow-Narva House of Culture was built in the city. • The Kremlin Palace was built in 1767-1775. • The Manege was built in 1817. • The Sheremetev-Ostankino Palace was built in the 18th century. • The Theater of the Soviet Army was built in 1934-1940. • Tsarskoe Selo: • The Catherine Park was reconstructed and expanded in the 70s of the 18th century. • Delhi: • The Qutub Minar was built in the 12th century. • The Agra Fort was built in the 16th-17th centuries. • Leningrad: • The Moscow-Volga canal was built in 1931-1937, turning Moscow into a port of three seas. • Constantinople: • The Eastern Roman Empire had its capital in the city. • The Hagia Sophia was built in 532-537. • The city walls were 12 meters high. • Rome: • The Pazzi Chapel was built in 1430-1443. • The Church of San Carlo at the Four Fountains was built in the 17th century.
Architectural Styles and Techniques
• Gothic Architecture: • Characterized by the use of flying buttresses, ribs, and rose windows. • The Saint-Denis Basilica in Paris is a prime example of the style. • Byzantine Architecture: • Emerged in the 4th century. • Characterized by the use of domes and cross-domed churches. • Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is a prime example of the style. • Romanesque Architecture: • Characterized by the use of arched structures. • The Church of San Vitale in Ravenna is a prime example of the style. • Baroque Architecture: • Characterized by the use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. • The Church of San Carlo at the Four Fountains in Rome is a prime example of the style.
Historical Figures
• Charles Cameron: • A Scottish architect who worked in Russia. • Designed the Palace of Catherine II in Tsarskoe Selo. • Bernini: • An Italian architect and sculptor. • Designed the Piazza San Pietro in Rome. • Giacomo Vignola: • An Italian architect. • Designed the Church of San Carlo at the Four Fountains in Rome. • Franzstadt: • A German architect. • Designed the Moscow-Volga canal. • A.W. Schuchov: • A Russian architect. • Designed the Palace of Culture of the Moscow Automobile Plant.
Other
• The Great Stone Bridge in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province, China was built in 581-618 during the Sui period. • The All-Union Agricultural Exhibition was built in Moscow in 1939. • The Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in Rome was built in the 13th-14th centuries. • The Kandarya Mahadev Temple in India was built in the 11th century. • The Taj Mahal in Agra, India was built in 1650.Here are the study notes for the text:
- Architecture and Building History*
- 6th century:
- Khosrow II's residence at Ctesiphon
- 7th century:
- Iron Pagoda built in Tanyang Xian, Hubei Province, China
- 8th century:
- Construction of large Sidi-Okba mosque in Kayrun
- 9th century:
- Castle-temple of Khosrow I at Darband-i-Kurdi
- 10th century:
- Construction of churches in Armenia
- Russian Architecture*
- 18th century:
- Reconstruction and planning of Russian cities far ahead of urban planning practice in Europe
- Classicism entered a new phase of development, characterized by a large scale of ensembles
- 19th century:
- Russian architects like Kazakov, Bazhenov, and Starov took part in the formation of Russian classicism
- Moscow Senate built in 1776-1787 by architect Kazakov
- Golitsyn-Arkhangelskoye estate in the Moscow region built by architect Cameron
- Industrial Revolution and Construction*
- 18th-19th centuries:
- Industrial revolution led to widespread use of cast iron, iron, and concrete in construction
- Wear Bridge near Wermouth built in 1826
- 19th century:
- Suspension bridge across the Menai Strait at Bangor built in 1818-1826
- Ring Highway built in Vienna in 1857
- Art Nouveau and Eclecticism*
- Late 19th-early 20th centuries:
- Art Nouveau style emerged in Europe
- Eclecticism style emerged in Europe
- Au Bon Marche department store built in Paris in 1876
- Modern Architecture*
- Early 20th century:
- Fagus factory built in Alfeld, Germany in 1911
- Willits House in Chicago's Hayland Park built in 1902 by F.L. Wright
- Bauhaus school founded by Gropius in 1919
- Le Corbusier developed the "five principles" of new architecture
- Soviet Architecture*
- Early 20th century:
- Constructivism emerged as a trend in Soviet architecture
- Public buildings of the complex of Dzerzhinsky Square in Kharkov built in 1929-1933
- First and second stages of the metro in Moscow built in 1930-1933 and 1934-1935
- Sanatorium-resort complex of the Sochi-Matsesta region built in the 1930s
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