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Which architectural style is attributed to King James I and represents a development of the Elizabethan Style?

  • Baroque Style
  • Neo-Gothic Style
  • Anglo-Classical Style
  • Jacobean Style (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as a mansion of the Jacobean Style?

  • Audley End
  • Charlecote (correct)
  • Holland House
  • Cranbourne Manor House

    • Which structure is known for its English Palace architecture located at Peterhof?

  • Tauride Palace
  • Catherine Palace
  • Winter Palace
  • English Palace (correct)

    • Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Russian Renaissance architecture?

    <p>Onion Domes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is a work by Sir Christopher Wren?

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    Which Russian palace is associated with Peter the Great and showcases his architectural ambitions?

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    Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of secular architecture in the Russian Renaissance?

    <p>Church of the Decapitation of St. John (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions has a mansion attributed to the Jacobean Style?

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    What characteristic is common in the plan of Spanish Renaissance churches?

    <p>Wide naves without aisles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is associated with the wall construction in German Renaissance architecture?

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    What is a defining trait of the roof structure in English Renaissance architecture?

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    What type of columns were predominantly used in Spanish Renaissance architecture?

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    Which of these is an example of ecclesiastical architecture from the German Renaissance period?

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    What type of windows are commonly found in German Renaissance architecture?

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    What architectural style transitions from Tudor (Gothic) to Renaissance?

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    Which ornamentation technique is commonly associated with English Renaissance architecture?

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    What is a distinctive feature of Italian houses during the Renaissance period?

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    Which feature is commonly found in French Renaissance architecture's roof design?

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    What was a significant cultural influence that characterized the Florentine School during the Renaissance?

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    What type of openings became prevalent in French Renaissance architecture as the use of orders increased?

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    Which building is an example of ecclesiastical architecture from the French Renaissance?

    <p>Saint-Sulpice, Paris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is commonly featured on Italian Renaissance buildings?

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    What is a primary characteristic of the columns in French Renaissance architecture?

    <p>Decorative adjuncts and varying orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures was built primarily as a center of political power in France during the Renaissance?

    <p>Palace of Versailles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Italian Renaissance Courtyards

    Inner courtyards are a significant feature of Italian houses, often with arcades or other architectural features.

    Italian Renaissance facades (walls)

    Italian Renaissance buildings often feature varied wall facades with orders, arcades, or window designs for visual interest.

    French Renaissance Chateaux

    French palaces (Châteaux) are a mix of castle and palace, often having a central block with wings surrounding a courtyard and a higher roof.

    French Renaissance Roofs

    French Renaissance roofs often have high pitches, elaborate dormers, and chimneys. Sometimes, they feature Mansard roofs for unique designs.

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    Florence Cathedral's Dome

    A significant example of Italian Renaissance architecture, known for its large dome.

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    Palazzo Pitti

    A notable Florentine palace built by an aristocratic family, illustrating Renaissance building styles.

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    Château de Chambord

    A French Renaissance Château, known for its unique architecture and potential hunting lodge purpose.

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    Palace of Versailles

    A French palace built during the reign of Louis XIV, designed by Le Vau and Mansart, and served as a political center.

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    German Renaissance Architecture - Plan

    French courtyard plan was adopted in German Renaissance architecture.

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    Spanish Renaissance Churches

    Wide naves without aisles; common in Spanish Renaissance churches.

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    English Renaissance - Plan

    English Renaissance buildings often have 'E' or 'H' shaped layouts.

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    German Renaissance Walls

    German Renaissance structures used columnar features and combined brick with stone.

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    Spanish Renaissance Patios

    Spanish courtyards (patios) were large and similar to Italian cortiales.

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    English Renaissance Openings

    Bay windows and dormer windows were common in English Renaissance designs.

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    German Renaissance Ornaments

    German Renaissance structures often featured native grotesque statues and lack of refined detail.

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    English Renaissance Columns

    Square columns with strap ornamentation were common in English Renaissance design.

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    Queen Elizabeth I's Architectural Style

    Known for its grandeur and opulence, exemplified by grand mansions like Charlecote, Kirby, and Knole, and its influence on college buildings like Caius and Sidney Sussex Colleges.

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    Jacobean Style

    A development of the Elizabethan style, attributed to King James I, characterized by a focus on symmetry, geometric designs, and a more restrained use of ornamentation.

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    Anglo-Classical Style

    A blend of Renaissance and Classical elements, popular in the 17th century, with notable examples like Chilham Castle and the Banqueting House.

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    Inigo Jones

    A renowned architect of the Anglo-Classical style, known for his design of the Banqueting House and influence on architectural trends.

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    Sir Christopher Wren

    A prominent architect, especially after the Great Fire of London, renowned for rebuilding churches like St. Paul's and St. Stephen's.

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    Russian Renaissance Architecture

    A blend of Russian traditions and European Renaissance influences, characterized by colorful exteriors, onion domes, and grand palaces.

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    Onion Domes

    A characteristic feature of Russian architecture, these bulb-shaped domes often adorn churches and palaces, symbolizing spirituality and grandeur.

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    Examples of Secular Russian Renaissance Architecture

    Includes impressive palaces like the Peterhof Palace, Catherine Palace, and Winter Palace, showcasing the grandeur of the Russian Empire.

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    Study Notes

    Italian Renaissance Architecture

    • Italian houses feature the cortile
    • Roofs: Flat or low pitch, domes used in churches
    • Columns: Carved or plain pilasters, typically a single order
    • Walls: Straight facades varied by orders, arcades, or window dressings, often brickwork with ashlar facing
    • Openings: Details concentrated on openings
    • Mouldings: Heavy cornices, usually large
    • Ornaments: Frescos, molded plaster, great extravagance in sculpture

    Florentine School (Florence)

    • Golden age of the arts began in the 14th century
    • Increasing secularism, interest in Classical Roman civilization
    • Patronage by aristocratic families (Medici, Strozzi, Rucellai)
    • Key figure: Filippo Brunelleschi

    Roman School (Rome)

    • Cultural center of Europe in the 16th century
    • Vatican City as the center of the Roman Catholic faith
    • Key figure: Donato Bramante

    Venetian School (Venice)

    • Secular buildings: Doge's Palace, Biblioteca Marciana, Zecca of Venice, etc.
    • Ecclesiastical architecture: Santa Maria dei Miracoli, San Zaccaria, etc.

    German Renaissance Architecture

    • Plan: Internal courtyard adopted
    • Walls: Columnar features as ornament, brick and stone used in combination
    • Openings: Use of oriel windows, large mullioned windows
    • Roofs: Predominantly large roofs
    • Columns: Employed in a free manner, often supported by corbels
    • Mouldings: Boldness and vigor, lack of refinement in detail
    • Ornaments: Statues in native grotesque

    Spanish Renaissance Architecture

    • Plan: Churches, wide naves without aisles, often lanterns or domes at crossing, houses with patio (Spanish version of the cortile), large staircases
    • Walls: Brickwork, arabesque pierced parapets
    • Openings: Doorways emphasized, windows treated with grilles
    • Roofs: Flat, low-pitch roofs, towers with spires
    • Columns: Orders used in slight and fanciful decorative forms

    French Renaissance Architecture

    • Plan: Chateaux, half-castle, half-palace, main block with two lower wings enclosing a courtyard
    • Walls: Pediments, balustraded elevation, stone and red brick
    • Openings: Vertical coupling of windows
    • Roofs: High roofs, dormer windows, chimneys, Mansard form
    • Columns: Decorative pilasters, orders vary every storey
    • Mouldings: Gothic influence
    • Ornaments: Carved wood panelling

    Russian Renaissance Architecture

    • Characteristics: Italian motifs applied, chaotic skylines, vividly colored surfaces, onion domes
    • Secular examples: Rostov Kremlin, Pskov Kremlin, Peterhof Palace, etc.
    • Ecclesiastical examples: Church of the Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, Old Cathedral, etc.

    English Renaissance Architecture

    • Plan: E or H shaped plans, regular and symmetrical
    • Walls: Classic orders used freely in facades, parapets pierced
    • Openings: Use of bay and dormer windows
    • Roofs: High, flat, or low roofs with balustrades, arcaded, pierced, or battlemented balustrades
    • Columns: Rarely employed with purity, square columns with strap ornamentation
    • Mouldings: Much refinement, due to Gothic and Moorish influences
    • Ornaments: Strap ornamentation, prismatic rustication, plasterwork for ceilings, tapestries

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