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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 of the following is NOT listed as a mansion of the Jacobean Style?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mansion of the Jacobean Style?
Which structure is known for its English Palace architecture located at Peterhof?
Which structure is known for its English Palace architecture located at Peterhof?
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Russian Renaissance architecture?
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Russian Renaissance architecture?
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Which of the following structures is a work by Sir Christopher Wren?
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?
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?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of secular architecture in the Russian Renaissance?
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Which of the following regions has a mansion attributed to the Jacobean Style?
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?
What characteristic is common in the plan of Spanish Renaissance churches?
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Which feature is associated with the wall construction in German Renaissance architecture?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What type of windows are commonly found in German Renaissance architecture?
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What architectural style transitions from Tudor (Gothic) to Renaissance?
What architectural style transitions from Tudor (Gothic) to Renaissance?
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Which ornamentation technique is commonly associated with English Renaissance architecture?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which building is an example of ecclesiastical architecture from the French Renaissance?
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Which element is commonly featured on Italian Renaissance buildings?
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?
What is a primary characteristic of the columns in French Renaissance architecture?
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Which of the following structures was built primarily as a center of political power in France during the Renaissance?
Which of the following structures was built primarily as a center of political power in France during the Renaissance?
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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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Explore the key features and historical background of Italian Renaissance architecture through this quiz. Test your knowledge on the distinctive elements of the Florentine, Roman, and Venetian schools. Delve into the influence of notable figures such as Brunelleschi and Bramante.
