Architecture at the Beginning of the 20th Century
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Who is known for inventing the Prairie Style of architecture?

  • Walter Gropius
  • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
  • Eero Saarinen
  • Frank Lloyd Wright (correct)
  • Which architect was the director of The Bauhaus?

  • Walter Gropius (correct)
  • Le Corbusier
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • William van Alen
  • Which building was inspired by the spiral shaped shell of a snail?

  • Seagram Building
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • The Chrysler Building (correct)
  • Fallingwater
  • Which building shape represents praying hands or wings of a dove?

    <p>Notre Dame du Haut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the design of 'tall glass boxes' that changed the look of cities?

    <p>Mies van der Rohe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style greatly influenced modern design by focusing on formal elements like shape, color, and line?

    <p>Bauhaus Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Harmony with nature' and the use of natural materials are associated with which architect's work?

    <p>Walter Gropius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Simple curved, organic shapes' are characteristics of which architectural style?

    <p>'Scandinavian Modernism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architectural style from the late 19th century to early 20th century incorporated Organic and Natural Forms into decoration?

    <p>Art Nouveau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material permitted greater flexibility and experimentation in design during the industrial revolution?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect designed the Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago between 1899-1904?

    <p>Louis Sullivan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural movement began in 1917 in Holland and focused on geometric shapes, purity, and simplicity of structure?

    <p>De Stijl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building was inspired by the discovery of the Altamira Caves in Spain?

    <p>Casa Mila (Barcelona, Spain)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style was associated with the 1920s and 1930s 'Jazz Age'?

    <p>Art Deco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was used to span larger spaces in architecture during the late eighteenth century up to the twentieth century?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Style' is associated with which country for its geometric shapes and simplicity of structure?

    <p>Holland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature characterizes Post-Modern architecture?

    <p>Embracing the messy and chaotic nature of urban life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building is known for having its water, electrical, and other infrastructure exposed on the exterior?

    <p>Pompidou Center (Paris)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the architects responsible for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain?

    <p>Frank Gehry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material covers the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain?

    <p>Titanium steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect is known for designing a museum with a 'bird-like' or 'boat-like' organic sculptural form?

    <p>Santiago Calatrava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature of the Milwaukee Art Museum's architecture connects it to the city of Milwaukee?

    <p>A drawbridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is known for its kinetic architecture where the roof opens and closes based on weather conditions?

    <p>Milwaukee Art Museum (USA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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