10 Questions
Which architectural style is characterized by the use of Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, shallow reliefs on facades, and a simple, strongly geometric composition?
Neoclassicism
Which architectural style revived the spirit and forms of Gothic architecture and remained the accepted style for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century?
Gothic Revival
Which building is an example of Neoclassic style with native American materials?
Monticello
Which architectural style is characterized by symmetrical plans, eclectic use of architectural features, and often gives a massive, elaborate, and ostentatious effect?
Beaux-Arts Eclecticism
Which movement is characterized by monumentally placed buildings, grand promenades, spacious plazas, and classical sculpture in urban planning?
City Beautiful Movement
Which architectural style is characterized by symmetrical plans, eclectic use of architectural features, and often gives a massive, elaborate, and ostentatious effect?
Beaux-Arts
Which architectural style revived the spirit and forms of Gothic architecture and remained the accepted style for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century?
Gothic Revival
What is a characteristic of Neoclassicism in architecture?
Use of Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs
Which building is an example of Neoclassic style with native American materials?
Monticello, Thomas Jefferson
What architectural style is characterized by the revival of using Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, simple, strongly geometric composition, and shallow reliefs on facades?
Neoclassicism
Study Notes
Architectural Styles
- Neoclassic style is characterized by the use of Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, shallow reliefs on facades, and a simple, strongly geometric composition.
Neoclassicism in Architecture
- A characteristic of Neoclassicism is the revival of using Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, simple, strongly geometric composition, and shallow reliefs on facades.
- The Neoclassic style is exemplified in the White House, which is built with native American materials.
Gothic Revival
- The Gothic Revival style revived the spirit and forms of Gothic architecture and remained the accepted style for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century.
Eclectic Architecture
- The Eclectic style is characterized by symmetrical plans, eclectic use of architectural features, and often gives a massive, elaborate, and ostentatious effect.
City Beautiful Movement
- The City Beautiful movement is characterized by monumentally placed buildings, grand promenades, spacious plazas, and classical sculpture in urban planning.
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