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Which architectural style is characterized by the revival of using Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, simple and strongly geometric composition, and shallow reliefs on facades?
Which architectural style is characterized by the revival of using Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, simple and strongly geometric composition, and shallow reliefs on facades?
- Gothic Revival
- Beaux-Arts
- City Beautiful Movement
- Neoclassicism (correct)
Which building is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture in the United States?
Which building is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture in the United States?
- Paris Opera House
- Monticello
- The US Capitol Building (correct)
- Houses of Parliament, London
Which architectural style is characterized by reviving the spirit and forms of Gothic architecture and remained the accepted style for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century?
Which architectural style is characterized by reviving the spirit and forms of Gothic architecture and remained the accepted style for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century?
- Beaux-Arts
- City Beautiful Movement
- Gothic Revival (correct)
- Neoclassicism
Which architectural style is associated with symmetrical plans, eclectic use of architectural features, and often gives a massive, elaborate, and ostentatious effect?
Which architectural style is associated with symmetrical plans, eclectic use of architectural features, and often gives a massive, elaborate, and ostentatious effect?
Which urban planning approach is characterized by monumentally placed buildings, grand promenades, spacious plazas, and classical sculpture?
Which urban planning approach is characterized by monumentally placed buildings, grand promenades, spacious plazas, and classical sculpture?
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Neoclassicism
Neoclassicism
Revival of Greek and Roman orders as decorative motifs, simple, geometric composition, and shallow facade reliefs.
Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival
Revives Gothic architecture, common for churches in the U.S. into the 20th century.
Beaux-Arts
Beaux-Arts
Symmetrical plans, eclectic features, and often massive, elaborate, and ostentatious.
City Beautiful Movement
City Beautiful Movement
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US Capitol Building
US Capitol Building
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