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Theory and History of Architecture
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EXAM #3
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Questions 1 thru 20, Slide Assisted
Choose the answer that best completes the statement or satisfies
the question and mark the appropriate letter on the answer sheet.
1.
The
A.
B.
C.
D.
rigid and orderly space depicted in this slide:
is indicative of a church.
was atypical of Michelangelo's later work.
is gothic in style.
None of the above.
2.
San
A.
B.
C.
D.
Francesco Rimini illustrates:
Correct usage of arches and piers.
Brick faced concrete.
Architectural illusionism.
None of the above.
3.
4.
The functional result of the architectural features shown
were:
A. The preservation, studying, and copying of ancient
manuscripts.
B. The Church of San Papier.
C. organized prayer in schools.
D. All of the above.
The tension and compression displayed by the architectural
elements in the vestibule to the Laurentian Library:
A. foreshadowed the baroque period.
B. Illustrates the tension between Michelangelo and his
wife.
C. refers to the architecture of Alberti.
D. is not an example of the "second architecture" of
Michelangelo.
5.
The facade of the Palazzo Rucellai:
A. is an historic reference to the Roman Colosseum.
B. was the most elaborate aspect of the structure.
C. was based on warehouse design.
D. outraged the architectural community.
6.
The facade of San Andrea:
A. reduced the scale of the exterior of the building.
B. was designed as a separate narthex.
C. combines a pedimented temple front and a triumphal arch.
D. all of the above.
Palladio's attempt to reconcile the contrasting notions of
7.
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central plan and longitudinal plan churches is represented
in the facade of the church of Il Redentore through the use
of:
A. domed structure.
B. overlapping temple fronts.
C. stone construction.
D. none of the above.
8.
The statement most often associated with this drawing by
Leonardo as his interpretation of Vitruvius is:
A.
“I like men”.
B.
“People are generally square”.
C.
“Man in his ideal proportions, is the measure of all
things”.
D.
None of the above.
9.
The "Mona Lisa" painted by Leonardo da Vinci:
A. is commonly thought to be a portrait of his mother.
B. exhibits his ability to capture the essence of an
individual in portrait painting.
C. can only be appreciated by being viewed through a
mirror.
D. none of the above.
10.
The
A.
B.
C.
D.
11.
Characteristics of the "new style" of architecture developed
by Brunelleschi and displayed in the Foundling Hospital
include:
A. massive arches.
B. emphasis on the center.
C. weight and imbalance.
D. none of the above.
12.
The "new style" characteristic displayed in this interior
view of the Pazzi Chapel consisting of white stucco walls
and grey classical decoration is referred to as:
A. the roundels.
B. symmetry.
C. pietra serina.
D. reductionist structure.
13.
This drawing of the facade of Santa Maria Novella by Alberti
is representative of:
entry porch to the Pazzi Chapel by Brunelleschi:
was added after his death.
was added over his strong objections.
is clearly in the "renaissance style".
A.& C. above.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
architecture
knowledge of
knowledge of
design based
as sculpture.
human anatomy.
the "spiralgraph".
on theories of proportions.
14.
The plan for the new St. Peter's Church in Rome by Bramante
was a central plan church and was strongly influenced by the
work of:
A. Alberti.
B. Brunelleschi.
C. Leonardo.
D. Pope John Paul II.
15.
The Medici Chapel shown here appears to be very similar to
the Pazzi Chapel designed by Brunelleschi earlier.
Stylistic changes seen here include:
A. the grey colored classical detailing with white stucco
walls.
B. broken cornices.
C. a dome on pendentives.
D. all of the above.
16.
The design of the square on the Capitoline Hill by
Michelangelo:
A. exhibited strong directional pull.
B. encouraged pedestrian occupation.
C. was based on dynamic geometry.
D. all of the above.
17.
The
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
Palladian Villas, such as the Villa Barbaro shown here:
A.
usually contained illusionistic painting on the walls.
B.
often housed farm animals and grain in the main
building.
C.
were based on Greek temples.
D.
all of the above.
19.
The
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
If Michelangelo were alive today, he might well aspire to be
an apprentice (sales clerk) at Carpenter’s Dish Barn for the
following reasons:
plan of the Villa Rotunda by Andrea Palladio exhibits:
static space.
inspiration by the pantheon.
a direct copy of the emperor Hadrian's Villa.
all of the above.
facade of the Palazzo Medici:
exhibits a cubic tri-zoned motif.
added strength due to the roughness of the stone.
was intended to show off the wealth of the inhabitants.
all of the above.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
to learn the art of "concrete casting".
to gain commissions from the patrons of "yard
sculpture".
because of the romantic attachments assigned to and
inherent in the objects of "yard architecture" sold
there.
all of the above.
21.
Technological advances made during the renaissance include:
A. cathode ray tubes.
B. micro-chip technology.
C. rediscovery of linear perspective.
D. warp drive.
22.
Factors that contributed to the birth of the Italian
Renaissance in Florence include:
A. the invention of the printing press.
B. anti-catholic feelings.
C. the death of Pope Julius II.
D. a highly developed commercial system with skilled
craftsman and concentrated wealth.
23.
The start of the renaissance in 15th century Florence was
signalled by the construction of the dome over the Cathedral
because:
A.
no project of such monumental scale had been undertaken
since ancient times.
B.
the people could now attend church services without
getting wet.
C.
no other dome had ever been constructed.
D.
all of the above.
24.
The architectural and artistic activity of the renaissance
gave the false impression that the church was gaining
influence and authority around Europe when in fact the
opposite was true. This was manifested by:
A.
the spread of renaissance ideas from Florence to Rome.
B.
Leonardo's painting of the Last Supper.
C.
the "sacking of Rome" in 1527.
D.
A.& B. only.
25.
The work of Michelangelo is said to have influenced later
baroque architects. Some of those stylistic characteristics
include:
A.
segmented pediments.
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B.
C.
D.
boken cornices.
"wedged and squeezed" marble elements.
all of the above.
26.
While many of his designs were not built, the work of
Leonardo da Vinci had a powerful influence on many
renaissance designers.
A.
true.
B.
false.
27.
The rebuilding of St. Peters church in Rome was a success
mainly because of the swiftness by which it was constructed
using techniques developed during the renaissance.
A.
true.
B.
false.
28.
Mannerism in architecture may be defined as adding
complicated stylistic changes to an existing style.
A.
true.
B.
false.
29.
The renaissance view of history was distorted and imprecise.
A.
true.
B.
false.
30.
Filippo Brunelleschi is considered the "father" of the
renaissance.
A.
true.
B.
false.
31.
The
A.
B.
C.
D.
32.
Many artists and sculptors during the renaissance learned
human anatomy to assist them in creating beautiful works of
art. One resource commonly used in this endeavor was:
A.
reference books such as Gray’s Anatomy.
B.
web sites relating to the subject.
C.
human cadavers.
D.
all of the above.
33.
A philosophy prevalent in the 15th and 16th centuries
characterized by a shift of emphasis from religious to
individual concerns is known as:
A. wah-wah crybaby crybaby.
B. neoplatanism.
"second" architecture of Michelangelo refers to:
design of the interior spaces.
his use of ancient motifs.
later manipulation of his work by students.
his manneristic tendencies.
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C.
D.
anthropomorphism.
humanisnm.
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