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Which building is in the image above ?
Which building is in the image above ?
- Abbey of Saint-Denis (correct)
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Durham Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral
Which building is in the image above?
Which building is in the image above?
- Abbey of Saint-Denis
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Durham Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral (correct)
Where did Gothic architecture originate?
Where did Gothic architecture originate?
- Northern France (correct)
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
Oldest French gothic cathedrals which was begun by bishop Maurice de Sully, plan of which is on a bent axial line?
Oldest French gothic cathedrals which was begun by bishop Maurice de Sully, plan of which is on a bent axial line?
Through gothic centuries, the English style that is closest to French style is
Through gothic centuries, the English style that is closest to French style is
From the given figure, identify the architectural style used?
From the given figure, identify the architectural style used?
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world renowned and has largest brick dome ever constructed, it is also known as?
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world renowned and has largest brick dome ever constructed, it is also known as?
A style influenced by geometric figures?
A style influenced by geometric figures?
Through gothic centuries, English lancet arch style is closest to the?
Through gothic centuries, English lancet arch style is closest to the?
In gothic church, what is the purpose of the flying buttress?
In gothic church, what is the purpose of the flying buttress?
Romanesque architecture in Italy is distinguished from that of the res of Europe by the use of ___ for facing walls?
Romanesque architecture in Italy is distinguished from that of the res of Europe by the use of ___ for facing walls?
Largest medieval cathedral in Europe, with exception of Saint Peter's, Rome. The largest church in the world?
Largest medieval cathedral in Europe, with exception of Saint Peter's, Rome. The largest church in the world?
The third phase of gothic architecture?
The third phase of gothic architecture?
From the Art Nouveau style, it is also known as the Stone Quarry, a reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance in Barcelona, Spain.
From the Art Nouveau style, it is also known as the Stone Quarry, a reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance in Barcelona, Spain.
A grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal, serves as a spout and projects from gutter to throw rainwater clear off a building?
A grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal, serves as a spout and projects from gutter to throw rainwater clear off a building?
Which architectural style is attributed to King James I and represents a development of the Elizabethan Style?
Which architectural style is attributed to King James I and represents a development of the Elizabethan Style?
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Russian Renaissance architecture?
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Russian Renaissance architecture?
What characteristic is common in the plan of Spanish Renaissance churches?
What characteristic is common in the plan of Spanish Renaissance churches?
Which feature is associated with the wall construction in German Renaissance architecture?
Which feature is associated with the wall construction in German Renaissance architecture?
What is a defining trait of the roof structure in English Renaissance architecture?
What is a defining trait of the roof structure in English Renaissance architecture?
What type of columns were predominantly used in Spanish Renaissance architecture?
What type of columns were predominantly used in Spanish Renaissance architecture?
What architectural style transitions from Tudor (Gothic) to Renaissance?
What architectural style transitions from Tudor (Gothic) to Renaissance?
What is a distinctive feature of Italian houses during the Renaissance period?
What is a distinctive feature of Italian houses during the Renaissance period?
One of the most prominent artists from the Italian Renaissance. Famous his scientific illustrations, mechanical inventions, architecture, and art. The original "Renaissance Man".
One of the most prominent artists from the Italian Renaissance. Famous his scientific illustrations, mechanical inventions, architecture, and art. The original "Renaissance Man".
What is this building called?
What is this building called?
Where did the Renaissance movement begin in the 15th century?
Where did the Renaissance movement begin in the 15th century?
What was the salient characteristic of the Renaissance departure from Gothic architecture?
What was the salient characteristic of the Renaissance departure from Gothic architecture?
What type of stone was readily available in the quarries of Tuscany, influencing architecture in Florence?
What type of stone was readily available in the quarries of Tuscany, influencing architecture in Florence?
During which period did the French Renaissance architecture experience a delay of 75 years?
During which period did the French Renaissance architecture experience a delay of 75 years?
Which architectural style was influenced by both Moslem and Christian civilizations in Spanish Renaissance architecture?
Which architectural style was influenced by both Moslem and Christian civilizations in Spanish Renaissance architecture?
Which architect was influenced by the French Renaissance during the Stuart period in England?
Which architect was influenced by the French Renaissance during the Stuart period in England?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
What component of a Gothic Cathedral is indicated above?
Which building is in the image above?
Which building is in the image above?
Which building is in the image above?
Which building is in the image above?
Located in Manhattan, New York, it is an early American skyscraper and was the tallest building in the world. Who is/are the architect(s) of the Empire State building?
Located in Manhattan, New York, it is an early American skyscraper and was the tallest building in the world. Who is/are the architect(s) of the Empire State building?
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having strong horizontal lines:
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having strong horizontal lines:
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Italy?
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Italy?
Who is the architect that started the Prairie style?
Who is the architect that started the Prairie style?
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having gargoyles, and skyscrapers borrowed details from medieval gothic architecture
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having gargoyles, and skyscrapers borrowed details from medieval gothic architecture
Romantic decorative movement which had no link with the past developed in France and Belgium and is known as the New style
Romantic decorative movement which had no link with the past developed in France and Belgium and is known as the New style
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having emphasis on function:
Architectural style with a characteristic feature having emphasis on function:
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Austria?
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Austria?
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Germany?
What is the term for Art Nouveau in Germany?
Revivalist style of architecture that emerged in Scotland and applied to many relatively modest dwellings. It has irregular outline with vertical emphasis.
Revivalist style of architecture that emerged in Scotland and applied to many relatively modest dwellings. It has irregular outline with vertical emphasis.
First generation of entrances to the underground station. Material used is Cast Iron and Glass.
First generation of entrances to the underground station. Material used is Cast Iron and Glass.
Considered as the finest example of Prairie Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright (1909)
Considered as the finest example of Prairie Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright (1909)
The father of Prestressed Concrete:
The father of Prestressed Concrete:
Architect who advocated the "organic arch," and envisioned the "broadacre city" for the future?
Architect who advocated the "organic arch," and envisioned the "broadacre city" for the future?
One of Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture?
One of Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture?
Who designed the interlocking thin shell, shark like concept, that can be seen on the shore of Sydney, Australia?
Who designed the interlocking thin shell, shark like concept, that can be seen on the shore of Sydney, Australia?
Which contemporary architect is known for designing the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
Which contemporary architect is known for designing the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
Who coined the famous quote "Less is more"
Who coined the famous quote "Less is more"
What is the building shown above? (Located at Barcelo Spain by Antonio Gaudi)
What is the building shown above? (Located at Barcelo Spain by Antonio Gaudi)
A skyscraper that stood in Chicago from 1885 to its demolition in 1931 in Chicago by William Le Baron Jenney. It is considered as the first skyscraper due to both its design and height.
A skyscraper that stood in Chicago from 1885 to its demolition in 1931 in Chicago by William Le Baron Jenney. It is considered as the first skyscraper due to both its design and height.
The architect who said that the exterior of the building is the result of the interior.
The architect who said that the exterior of the building is the result of the interior.
He created the Dymaxion House, the first machine for living.
He created the Dymaxion House, the first machine for living.
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris