Principle of Composition in Architecture

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What does the passage suggest about popular taste?

It serves as a reliable guide for social and aesthetic decisions.
It is based on knowledge of proper conduct and artistic principles.
It reflects individual choices and preferences.
It is unreliable due to its association with group action and changing trends. (correct)

What is the purpose of good taste, according to the passage?

To align with popular taste and group action.
To cater to changing times and unreliable standards.
To create art that meets professional standards.
To guide an individual through social adjustments and aesthetic decisions. (correct)

According to Maitland Graves, what is the significance of good taste and creative ability together?

They lead to extraordinary artistic creations.
They produce buildings that merit the name architecture. (correct)
They guarantee financial success in the design industry.
They ensure popularity and acceptance in the art community.

What does Maitland Graves imply about the difference between appreciating art and creating art?

Appreciating art requires faith in one's taste, while creating art needs talent, effort, and training. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about individuals with only 4 correct selections in the artistic test?

They should have faith in their taste but need to study up on the elements of art. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does architecture have in common with painting, sculpture, music, and literature?

Unity, balance, rhythm, and composition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does good architecture achieve through the relation of contrasting masses and tones?

Pleasing composition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary in order to insure a unified and satisfactory composition in architecture?

Synthesis of all the principles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the production of distinguished results in architecture?

Creative ability and knowledge of application of design elements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does good taste refer to in connection with the better things of life?

Discerning judgment exercised with the better things of life (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the axial arrangement of a plan aim to achieve?

Connection of various units in a complete organization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of directing a structure to house a single important object?

To emphasize one particular phase of the activity carried out within (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of emphasis refer to in architecture?

Accentuating an important object or activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a plan to be considered 'organic'?

All parts fitting together in a way that disturbs the composition if one element is moved (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the major axis of a building indicate about the plan's shape?

The location of the entrance and arrangement of internal units are more important than the shape (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a logical plan in architecture?

To create a balanced arrangement about a central axis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a plan in architecture is simple or complex?

The number of units or rooms required for the building (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of axis or iRes in the context of architectural composition?

They establish the direction and organization of the composition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between plans and elevations in architecture?

Both plans and elevations consist of areas recognized as square, circle, rectangle, etc. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of direction in architectural composition?

To organize the composition and establish axis or iRes (A) Signup and view all the answers