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What is the main focus of architectural history?
The evolution of buildings, monuments, pediments, and settlements in relation to art, history, and philosophy.
Which period does the course AH 221 cover?
Architecture is only concerned with utility, not beauty.
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Architecture is defined as 'the art which seeks to harmonize in a building the requirements of ______ and ______.'
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What is required for a structure to be recognized as a work of architecture?
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What are the course objectives for AH 221?
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What is a historic style in architecture?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Study of History of Architecture
- Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings.
- A "style" is a quality that represents a specific phase of architectural development.
- Style reflects a distinctive form of artistic expression characteristic of a person, people, or period.
- An historic style is the specific phase, the characteristic manner of design prevailing at a given time and place.
- Each style is based upon some fundamental principle from its surrounding civilization, which undergoes successive developments until it either reaches perfection or its possibilities are exhausted.
- Architectural styles are identified by the means employed to cover enclosed spaces, by the characteristic forms of the supports and other members (piers, columns, arches, mouldings, traceries, etc.), and by their decoration.
Architectural History
- Architectural history focuses on the evolution of buildings, monuments, pediments, and settlements in relation to art, history, and philosophy.
- It is a discipline that records, studies, and interprets architecture.
- It studies its forms, purposes, and most importantly, its evolution.
- It is an appreciation for understanding and conserving the cultural heritage that co-exists with architecture.
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Explore the fascinating history and evolution of architecture through various styles and periods. This quiz delves into the principles that define architectural expression and the elements that characterize historic designs. Test your knowledge of key architectural concepts and their significance in cultural development.
