Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain

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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?

Sir George Gilbert Scott

What style of architecture was characterized by the July Monarchy?

Neo-Renaissance

What movement was led by William Morris, Philip Webb, and John Ruskin?

The Arts and Crafts Movement Signup and view all the answers

What style of architecture was exemplified by the Liverpool Cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott?

Gothic Revival Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the combination of different styles and influences in architecture?

Eclecticism Signup and view all the answers

What significant historical events in the late 18th century contributed to the development of democratic institutions and shaped the architectural landscape of the time?

The American Declaration of Independence (1776) and the French Revolution (1789) Signup and view all the answers

What technological innovation in 1785 revolutionized industry and led to the obsolescence of home-based cottage industries?

The invention of the steam engine by Watt Signup and view all the answers

What architectural style emerged in the 19th century, characterized by a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles?

Greek Revival and Greco-Roman Signup and view all the answers

What architectural style is associated with Louis Sullivan's principle 'Form follows Function'?

Age of Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What architectural style was characterized by a mixing of native and foreign styles, and a taste for exotic forms?

Eclecticism Signup and view all the answers

What new materials became available for building during the 19th century, due to inventions in metallurgy and construction?

Structural iron and cast-iron, iron and glass, zinc, steel, and reinforced concrete Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main roof features characterizing the Second Empire style?

mansard roof and pavilion roof Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of Art Nouveau architecture?

Organic and Dynamic form with Curving Design Signup and view all the answers

What architectural movement emphasizes the selection of elements from diverse styles for decorative designs?

Ecclecticism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of Realism in architecture?

The foremost quality of a building should be truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Neo-Classicism in the late 18th and 19th century?

Monumentality, strict use of the orders, and application of ornaments Signup and view all the answers

What style is characterized by a rejection of historical references, embracing a free and organic form?

Art Nouveau Signup and view all the answers

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What was the principal mode of design in Late Victorian architecture?

Which architect was a symbolic figure in the High Victorian period?

What style of architecture was characterized by the July Monarchy?

What movement was led by William Morris, Philip Webb, and John Ruskin?

What style of architecture was exemplified by the Liverpool Cathedral, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott?

What term is used to describe the combination of different styles and influences in architecture?

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 technological innovation in 1785 revolutionized industry and led to the obsolescence of home-based cottage industries?

What architectural style emerged in the 19th century, characterized by a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles?

What architectural style is associated with Louis Sullivan's principle 'Form follows Function'?

What architectural style was characterized by a mixing of native and foreign styles, and a taste for exotic forms?

What new materials became available for building during the 19th century, due to inventions in metallurgy and construction?

What are the two main roof features characterizing the Second Empire style?

What is the distinguishing characteristic of Art Nouveau architecture?

What architectural movement emphasizes the selection of elements from diverse styles for decorative designs?

What is the primary principle of Realism in architecture?

What is the characteristic feature of Neo-Classicism in the late 18th and 19th century?

What style is characterized by a rejection of historical references, embracing a free and organic form?

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