Humanities Exam 2 Flashcards
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Humanities Exam 2 Flashcards

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Of the four necessities of architecture, which is the most obvious?

  • Spatial Relationships
  • Function
  • Revelatory Requirements
  • Technical Requirements (correct)
  • Which of the following materials would more likely be used in earth-rooted architecture?

  • Steel
  • Stone (correct)
  • Glass
  • Concrete
  • City planning is viewed from an architectural perspective because

  • Architectural theory provides ready answers for almost all problems
  • The problems relate to the conservation of space and making it available to people (correct)
  • The concern of the average city dweller is primarily with his or her home
  • Most of the problems in city planning relate to buildings
  • The Parthenon is an example of

    <p>Earth-rooted Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Earth-resting buildings usually have

    <p>Flat Roofs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following buildings are the most internally centered?

    <p>Buildings in the Round</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the feeling of the comfortable positioning of things in the environment?

    <p>Living Space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is probably the supreme example of earth-dominating architecture in the West?

    <p>St.Peter's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Centered space

    <p>Draws us in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term axis mundi relates to

    <p>Sky-oriented Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In representational painting, sensa are

    <p>Associated with specific objects or events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A painting is abstract if

    <p>Definite objects and events are not part of the content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic elements of painting are

    <p>Line, color, texture, and composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is pigment bound by egg yolk?

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

    The 'all-at-onceness' of a painting refers to

    <p>All of a painting being present at one time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following media produces the greatest range, richness, and subtlety of color?

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

    The gradual variations in shape, color value, and shadowing in Siqueiros's Echo of a Scream refer to

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

    In abstract painting, sensa are

    <p>Dissociated from specific objects or events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rothko's Earth Greens is an exceptional example of

    <p>Timelessness and the Sensuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A painting by which of the following artists lent its name to the entire Impressionist movement?

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

    Study Notes

    Architecture Basics

    • The most obvious necessity of architecture is technical requirements.
    • Earth-rooted architecture often utilizes stone as a primary material.
    • City planning, from an architectural perspective, focuses on conserving space and accessibility for people.
    • The Parthenon exemplifies earth-rooted architecture, emphasizing its integration with the environment.
    • Earth-resting buildings typically feature flat roofs.

    Building Types

    • Buildings in the round are the most internally centered architectural designs.
    • Living space refers to the comfortable positioning of elements within an environment.
    • St. Peter's Basilica represents a supreme example of earth-dominating architecture in the West.
    • Centered spaces are design elements that draw individuals in.

    Architectural Terminology

    • The term axis mundi is associated with sky-oriented architecture, symbolizing a connection between earth and heaven.

    Painting Fundamentals

    • In representational painting, sensa are linked to specific objects or events.
    • An abstract painting lacks definite objects and events as part of its content.
    • Basic elements of painting include line, color, texture, and composition.
    • Tempera is a painting medium made with pigment bound by egg yolk.

    Painting Techniques

    • "All-at-onceness" describes the concept of experiencing the entirety of a painting simultaneously.
    • Oil paint showcases a vast range of color richness and subtlety compared to other media.
    • Gradation in a painting refers to gradual changes in shape, color value, and shadowing.

    Abstract Art Properties

    • In abstract painting, sensa are dissociated from specific objects or events, focusing instead on emotional expression.
    • Rothko's "Earth Greens" exemplifies timelessness and sensuous qualities in art.

    Impressionism

    • Claude Monet's work served as representative of the entire Impressionist movement.

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    Test your knowledge on architecture and city planning with these flashcards covering essential concepts. Learn about the necessities of architecture and materials used in building practices. Perfect for students preparing for their humanities exam!

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