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Which among the following is NOT a
determinant if architecture stye;
Which among the following is NOT a determinant if architecture stye;
- Religious/Faith
- Geology (correct)
- None among the choices
- Socio-Political, Cultural and Economics
Which among the situations describe
the earliest beginnings of architecture
and the need for spaces and built
environment;
Which among the situations describe the earliest beginnings of architecture and the need for spaces and built environment;
- Man living on caves (correct)
- Man building the pyramid
- None among the choices
- Man in search food
Prehistoric man’s shift from living on
natural spaces made up of weak
materials into building more permanent
and significant structures is brought
about by:
Prehistoric man’s shift from living on natural spaces made up of weak materials into building more permanent and significant structures is brought about by:
- The transition from being farmer to hunter-gatherer
- Laws created by the leaders of the lans
- The desire for better aesthetics
- All of the above (correct)
This aspect that influences architectural
design refers to the near environment
and natural resources and is thereby the
source of building materials.
This aspect that influences architectural design refers to the near environment and natural resources and is thereby the source of building materials.
The factor that affects architectural
design in terms of seasonal conditions
that may affect building orientation,
siting?, and durability.
The factor that affects architectural design in terms of seasonal conditions that may affect building orientation, siting?, and durability.
The invisible force that greatly
influenced architectural design since
Prehistoric time, this factor reveals the
human heart. Because of this, man
learned to build with a leaning towards
height and tall structures.
The invisible force that greatly influenced architectural design since Prehistoric time, this factor reveals the human heart. Because of this, man learned to build with a leaning towards height and tall structures.
A good majority of prehistoric
architecture accounts for what kind of
structures:
A good majority of prehistoric architecture accounts for what kind of structures:
This refers to the high pyramidal stages
tower of which the angles were oriented
to cardinal points, which formed an
important
element
in
ancient
Mesopotamian temple complexes.
This refers to the high pyramidal stages tower of which the angles were oriented to cardinal points, which formed an important element in ancient Mesopotamian temple complexes.
The religious and geopolitical climate
in
prehistoric
period
allowed
architecture and design to thrive
through the creation of these building
types:
The religious and geopolitical climate in prehistoric period allowed architecture and design to thrive through the creation of these building types:
Significant structures of ancient Egypt
are aligned towards designing for the
Significant structures of ancient Egypt are aligned towards designing for the
A large proportion of the Egyptian
columns, capitals and shafts are
inspired from:
A large proportion of the Egyptian columns, capitals and shafts are inspired from:
This refers to a rectangular, flat topped,
funerary mound with sloping sides
covering a burial chamber underground.
This refers to a rectangular, flat topped, funerary mound with sloping sides covering a burial chamber underground.
A monumental, four-sided stone shaft,
usually monolithic and tapering to a
pyramidal tip.
A monumental, four-sided stone shaft, usually monolithic and tapering to a pyramidal tip.
Is the oldest and simplest of the Greek
architectural orders. It is characterized
by sturdy, fluted columns with no base,
topped by a plain capital.
Is the oldest and simplest of the Greek architectural orders. It is characterized by sturdy, fluted columns with no base, topped by a plain capital.
The monumental gateway to the
Acropolis is known as:
The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:
These refers to female figures serving
as columns found in the Erechtheion
These refers to female figures serving as columns found in the Erechtheion
The most famous structure in the
Acropolis.
The most famous structure in the Acropolis.
Among the principles of design, these 2
best describes Greek Architecture:
Among the principles of design, these 2 best describes Greek Architecture:
The ancient Romans were the first ones
to use this material extensively.
The ancient Romans were the first ones to use this material extensively.
One of the utilitarian infrastructure with
that the Romans have greatly studied
and improved was:
One of the utilitarian infrastructure with that the Romans have greatly studied and improved was:
Which among the following are duly
credited as a Roman contribution in
architecture and planning.
Which among the following are duly credited as a Roman contribution in architecture and planning.
One of the key structures that the
Romans have contributed, with its
origin and design basis stemming from
the Greek theater.
One of the key structures that the Romans have contributed, with its origin and design basis stemming from the Greek theater.
A temple dedicated to all Roman gods.
A dome is designed at the top allowing natural light for the interiors. In
this day and age, it now functions as a
Catholic church.
A temple dedicated to all Roman gods. A dome is designed at the top allowing natural light for the interiors. In this day and age, it now functions as a Catholic church.
Venue for gladiator fights and
functioned as a public arena for the
persecution of Christians (?)
Venue for gladiator fights and functioned as a public arena for the persecution of Christians (?)
From worship to gods and goddesses,
the Romans adopted the Christian faith
as enacted by this Roman ruler, who
made Christianity the official religion of
the Roman empire.
From worship to gods and goddesses, the Romans adopted the Christian faith as enacted by this Roman ruler, who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.
This is often the form of early
Christian church with a central high nave with clerestory, aisled along the
sides, with apse at the end with a
narthex and an atrium.
This is often the form of early Christian church with a central high nave with clerestory, aisled along the sides, with apse at the end with a narthex and an atrium.
A characteristic feature of Gothic
construction, in which the lateral thrusts
of a roof or vault are taken up by a
straight bar of masonry, usually sloping,
carried on an arch, and a solid pier
sufficient to receive the thrust.
A characteristic feature of Gothic construction, in which the lateral thrusts of a roof or vault are taken up by a straight bar of masonry, usually sloping, carried on an arch, and a solid pier sufficient to receive the thrust.
What is the part of the Gothic structural
system that adds weight to the buttress?
What is the part of the Gothic structural system that adds weight to the buttress?
A structural based on the principle of
the arch, often constructed of masonry;
typically consists of an arrangement of
arches that cover the space below:
A structural based on the principle of the arch, often constructed of masonry; typically consists of an arrangement of arches that cover the space below:
Renaissance architecture in Italy (16th
century) is also referred to as:
Renaissance architecture in Italy (16th century) is also referred to as:
“Renaissance” is French word meaning:
“Renaissance” is French word meaning:
This structure is considered to be the
architectural
masterpiece of the
Renaissance era
This structure is considered to be the architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance era
A type and period in architecture that is
highly ornate, displaying forms that are
dramatic, curvy, elaborate with a sense
of grandeur and dramatic,
A type and period in architecture that is highly ornate, displaying forms that are dramatic, curvy, elaborate with a sense of grandeur and dramatic,
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Identify the location of the Queen’s
chamber.
Identify the location of the Queen’s chamber.
Identify the location of the Pharaoh's
chamber.
Identify the location of the Pharaoh's chamber.
In the classical orders, the lowest
member of the entablature; the beam
that spans from column to column,
resting directly upon their capitals
In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals
A triangular gable usually having a
horizontal cornice above the
entablature
A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature
Identify the Greek moulding shown
Identify the Greek moulding shown
This refers to a semicircular (or nearly
semicircular) or semi polygonal space,
terminating an axis and intended to
house an altar, Refer to the image
shown
This refers to a semicircular (or nearly semicircular) or semi polygonal space, terminating an axis and intended to house an altar, Refer to the image shown
An enclosed porch or vestibule at the
entrance to some early Christian
churches.
An enclosed porch or vestibule at the entrance to some early Christian churches.
Shown below i an image of this most
famous Byzantine church
Shown below i an image of this most famous Byzantine church
Identify the image shown below in
relation to the Byzantine period
Identify the image shown below in relation to the Byzantine period
Identify the Gothic church that is
shown:
Identify the Gothic church that is shown:
Identify the Gothic church that is
shown:
Identify the Gothic church that is shown:
Identify the Gothic church that is
show
Identify the Gothic church that is show
Identify the Gothic church that is
shown:
Identify the Gothic church that is shown:
Identify the image shown:
Identify the image shown:
Flashcards
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris