Neoclassical Architecture and Classical Antiquity
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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?

  • Renaissance Architecture
  • Gothic Architecture (correct)
  • Modern Architecture
  • Baroque Architecture
  • 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?

    <p>Gothic Revival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the Gothic Revival style?

    <p>Victorian Gothic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the architect who designed the Salt Lake City Hall in the Romanesque Revival Style?

    <p>Alexander Jackson Davis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architectural elements did the Romans introduce?

    <p>Arches, devorative columns, vaulted ceilings, and monumental facades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the neoclassical movement a response against?

    <p>The overly ornate styles of Baroque and Rococo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of Palladian architecture?

    <p>Emphasis on symmetry, geometry, and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Palladianism rise in popularity?

    <p>During the 17th century, and again in the early 18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of architectural theorists in the 16th century?

    <p>To emulate classical antiquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the project that made Palladio's works widely known?

    <p>The Palazzo Della Ragione</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary material used to construct buildings in the Greek Revival style?

    <p>Wood and plaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation facilitated the transportation of building materials over long distances?

    <p>Expansion of railway networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature sits over the front door of a Greek Revival home?

    <p>Transom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of elements were often adorned on the front elevation of Greek Revival homes?

    <p>Moldings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of painting the exterior of Greek Revival homes?

    <p>To create the illusion of stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of roofing material was often used in Greek Revival architecture?

    <p>Zinc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the clocktower in the building?

    <p>It stands over 250 feet tall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the Speyer Cathedral's architecture?

    <p>Pointed arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the narthex added to the Speyer Cathedral?

    <p>1850s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the cathedral's towers?

    <p>Castle-like parapets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style was the addition to the cathedral designed in?

    <p>Romanesque Revival Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was there a push to complete the cathedral?

    <p>Late 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Crystal Palace used for in 1851?

    <p>A showcase of England's leadership in technology and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the Crystal Palace?

    <p>Sir Joseph Paxton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was innovative about the Crystal Palace?

    <p>Its use of cast iron and glass in large-scale architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was completed in 1873?

    <p>The Midland Grand Hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the architect of the Midland Grand Hotel?

    <p>George Gilbert Scott</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Iron Bridge built over?

    <p>The Severn River</p> Signup and view all the answers

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