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What architectural style is characterized by rounded arches, simplified geometries, and small windows?
What architectural style is characterized by rounded arches, simplified geometries, and small windows?
- Romanesque Revival (correct)
- Neoclassicism
- Gothic Revival
- Art Nouveau
What was a major influence on the Gothic Revival movement?
What was a major influence on the Gothic Revival movement?
- Renaissance Architecture
- Gothic Architecture (correct)
- Modern Architecture
- Baroque Architecture
Who is credited with leading the Gothic Revival style trend in the United States?
Who is credited with leading the Gothic Revival style trend in the United States?
- Alexander Jackson Downing (correct)
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Richard Upjohn
- Louis Sullivan
What style is characterized by pointed arched windows, entries, flying buttresses, and tracery windows?
What style is characterized by pointed arched windows, entries, flying buttresses, and tracery windows?
What is another name for the Gothic Revival style?
What is another name for the Gothic Revival style?
What is the name of the architect who designed the Salt Lake City Hall in the Romanesque Revival Style?
What is the name of the architect who designed the Salt Lake City Hall in the Romanesque Revival Style?
What architectural elements did the Romans introduce?
What architectural elements did the Romans introduce?
What was the neoclassical movement a response against?
What was the neoclassical movement a response against?
What was the primary focus of Palladian architecture?
What was the primary focus of Palladian architecture?
When did Palladianism rise in popularity?
When did Palladianism rise in popularity?
What was the main goal of architectural theorists in the 16th century?
What was the main goal of architectural theorists in the 16th century?
What was the name of the project that made Palladio's works widely known?
What was the name of the project that made Palladio's works widely known?
What was the primary material used to construct buildings in the Greek Revival style?
What was the primary material used to construct buildings in the Greek Revival style?
What innovation facilitated the transportation of building materials over long distances?
What innovation facilitated the transportation of building materials over long distances?
What feature sits over the front door of a Greek Revival home?
What feature sits over the front door of a Greek Revival home?
What type of elements were often adorned on the front elevation of Greek Revival homes?
What type of elements were often adorned on the front elevation of Greek Revival homes?
What was the purpose of painting the exterior of Greek Revival homes?
What was the purpose of painting the exterior of Greek Revival homes?
What type of roofing material was often used in Greek Revival architecture?
What type of roofing material was often used in Greek Revival architecture?
What is notable about the clocktower in the building?
What is notable about the clocktower in the building?
What is a characteristic feature of the Speyer Cathedral's architecture?
What is a characteristic feature of the Speyer Cathedral's architecture?
When was the narthex added to the Speyer Cathedral?
When was the narthex added to the Speyer Cathedral?
What is a common feature of the cathedral's towers?
What is a common feature of the cathedral's towers?
What style was the addition to the cathedral designed in?
What style was the addition to the cathedral designed in?
When was there a push to complete the cathedral?
When was there a push to complete the cathedral?
What was the Crystal Palace used for in 1851?
What was the Crystal Palace used for in 1851?
Who designed the Crystal Palace?
Who designed the Crystal Palace?
What was innovative about the Crystal Palace?
What was innovative about the Crystal Palace?
What was completed in 1873?
What was completed in 1873?
Who was the architect of the Midland Grand Hotel?
Who was the architect of the Midland Grand Hotel?
What was the Iron Bridge built over?
What was the Iron Bridge built over?
