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Who designed bridges and viaducts for different projects in France?
Who designed bridges and viaducts for different projects in France?
- A government official
- Gustave Eiffel (correct)
- William Morris
- An anonymous engineer
What was the main component in buildings, railroads, and shipping during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the main component in buildings, railroads, and shipping during the Industrial Revolution?
- Steel (correct)
- Brick
- Concrete
- Wood
What did William Morris design patterns for?
What did William Morris design patterns for?
- Textiles (correct)
- Metalwork
- Glassware
- Pottery
How did Gustave Eiffel support his tower's construction?
How did Gustave Eiffel support his tower's construction?
What enabled mass production of goods and materials during the Industrial Revolution?
What enabled mass production of goods and materials during the Industrial Revolution?
What did private citizens start doing to support the arts during this time?
What did private citizens start doing to support the arts during this time?
What did engineers design a preliminary concept for in France?
What did engineers design a preliminary concept for in France?
Who endorsed the plan for the Eiffel Tower and acquired the patents and design rights?
Who endorsed the plan for the Eiffel Tower and acquired the patents and design rights?
What did critics fear about the Eiffel Tower's design?
What did critics fear about the Eiffel Tower's design?
What did Eiffel compare the tower to when defending it?
What did Eiffel compare the tower to when defending it?
What did the Eiffel Tower symbolize during its construction?
What did the Eiffel Tower symbolize during its construction?
How much iron was used to build the completed Eiffel Tower in order to withstand wind forces?
How much iron was used to build the completed Eiffel Tower in order to withstand wind forces?
When was the Eiffel Tower surpassed as the world's tallest structure?
When was the Eiffel Tower surpassed as the world's tallest structure?
What was Rodin's first government commission inspired by?
What was Rodin's first government commission inspired by?
How many castings of 'The Burghers of Calais' have been made?
How many castings of 'The Burghers of Calais' have been made?
Study Notes
Eiffel and the Eiffel Tower
- Eiffel endorsed the plan for the Eiffel Tower and acquired the patents and design rights
- Critics objected to the tower's design, fearing it would overshadow Parisian landmarks
- Eiffel defended the tower, comparing it to the grandeur of the pyramids in Egypt
- The tower was built during the industrial revolution, symbolizing progress and prosperity
- Over 5,000 drawings were made for the tower, with more than 100 workers involved in its construction
- The completed tower used over 7,000 tons of iron to withstand wind forces
- The tower was the world's tallest structure until 1930 when the Chrysler Building was built
- Auguste Rodin, influenced by Michelangelo, created realistic and emotional sculptures
- Rodin's first government commission was "The Gates of Hell," inspired by the Divine Comedy
- Rodin's "The Thinker" was originally part of "The Gates of Hell"
- Rodin's "The Burghers of Calais" depicted the agony of six men and was installed on a pedestal against the artist's wishes
- Twelve castings of "The Burghers of Calais" have been made, including one at Stanford University
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