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What was the principal mode of design in Late Victorian architecture?
What was the principal mode of design in Late Victorian architecture?
The 'Queen Anne' style, also known as the eclectic style.
Which architect was a symbolic figure in the High Victorian period?
Which architect was a symbolic figure in the High Victorian period?
Sir George Gilbert Scott
What style of architecture was characterized by the July Monarchy?
What style of architecture was characterized by the July Monarchy?
Neo-Renaissance
What movement was led by William Morris, Philip Webb, and John Ruskin?
What movement was led by William Morris, Philip Webb, and John Ruskin?
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What style of architecture was exemplified by the Liverpool Cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott?
What style of architecture was exemplified by the Liverpool Cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott?
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What term is used to describe the combination of different styles and influences in architecture?
What term is used to describe the combination of different styles and influences in architecture?
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What significant historical events in the late 18th century contributed to the development of democratic institutions and shaped the architectural landscape of the time?
What significant historical events in the late 18th century contributed to the development of democratic institutions and shaped the architectural landscape of the time?
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What technological innovation in 1785 revolutionized industry and led to the obsolescence of home-based cottage industries?
What technological innovation in 1785 revolutionized industry and led to the obsolescence of home-based cottage industries?
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What architectural style emerged in the 19th century, characterized by a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles?
What architectural style emerged in the 19th century, characterized by a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles?
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What architectural style is associated with Louis Sullivan's principle 'Form follows Function'?
What architectural style is associated with Louis Sullivan's principle 'Form follows Function'?
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What architectural style was characterized by a mixing of native and foreign styles, and a taste for exotic forms?
What architectural style was characterized by a mixing of native and foreign styles, and a taste for exotic forms?
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What new materials became available for building during the 19th century, due to inventions in metallurgy and construction?
What new materials became available for building during the 19th century, due to inventions in metallurgy and construction?
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What are the two main roof features characterizing the Second Empire style?
What are the two main roof features characterizing the Second Empire style?
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What is the distinguishing characteristic of Art Nouveau architecture?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Art Nouveau architecture?
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What architectural movement emphasizes the selection of elements from diverse styles for decorative designs?
What architectural movement emphasizes the selection of elements from diverse styles for decorative designs?
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What is the primary principle of Realism in architecture?
What is the primary principle of Realism in architecture?
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What is the characteristic feature of Neo-Classicism in the late 18th and 19th century?
What is the characteristic feature of Neo-Classicism in the late 18th and 19th century?
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What style is characterized by a rejection of historical references, embracing a free and organic form?
What style is characterized by a rejection of historical references, embracing a free and organic form?
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