23 Questions
Who is known for inventing the Prairie Style of architecture?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Which architect was the director of The Bauhaus?
Walter Gropius
Which building was inspired by the spiral shaped shell of a snail?
The Chrysler Building
Which building shape represents praying hands or wings of a dove?
Notre Dame du Haut
Who is associated with the design of 'tall glass boxes' that changed the look of cities?
Mies van der Rohe
Which architectural style greatly influenced modern design by focusing on formal elements like shape, color, and line?
Bauhaus Style
'Harmony with nature' and the use of natural materials are associated with which architect's work?
Walter Gropius
'Simple curved, organic shapes' are characteristics of which architectural style?
'Scandinavian Modernism'
What architectural style from the late 19th century to early 20th century incorporated Organic and Natural Forms into decoration?
Art Nouveau
Which material permitted greater flexibility and experimentation in design during the industrial revolution?
Iron
Which architect designed the Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago between 1899-1904?
Louis Sullivan
Which architectural movement began in 1917 in Holland and focused on geometric shapes, purity, and simplicity of structure?
De Stijl
Which building was inspired by the discovery of the Altamira Caves in Spain?
Casa Mila (Barcelona, Spain)
Which architectural style was associated with the 1920s and 1930s 'Jazz Age'?
Art Deco
Which material was used to span larger spaces in architecture during the late eighteenth century up to the twentieth century?
Iron
'The Style' is associated with which country for its geometric shapes and simplicity of structure?
Holland
What feature characterizes Post-Modern architecture?
Embracing the messy and chaotic nature of urban life
Which building is known for having its water, electrical, and other infrastructure exposed on the exterior?
Pompidou Center (Paris)
Who are the architects responsible for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain?
Frank Gehry
What material covers the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain?
Titanium steel
Which architect is known for designing a museum with a 'bird-like' or 'boat-like' organic sculptural form?
Santiago Calatrava
What unique feature of the Milwaukee Art Museum's architecture connects it to the city of Milwaukee?
A drawbridge
Which structure is known for its kinetic architecture where the roof opens and closes based on weather conditions?
Milwaukee Art Museum (USA)
Explore the emergence of Modern architecture in the early 20th century, the evolution from classicism to modernism, and the influence of industry on design. Learn about the use of iron and glass in architecture, new materials developed during the industrial revolution, and the modernization of society.
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