Ancient Marvels: Greek and Roman
From Gothic to the Birth of the Renaissance
Randomised Questions
The Emergence of the Enlightenment and Neoclassicism
The 19th century, and Modern Architecture
100
Which of the following is not a component of Classical Greek and Roman architecture? Stoa, Agora, Friezes, Volutes, Pointed Arches, and Coffers
Pointed Arches
100
Fill in the blanks: Filippo Brunelleschi formulated the mathematical rules of _____ _________, revolutionising art and architecture during the Renaissance period.
Linear Perspective
100
Developed by ancient Greek architects in the 5th century BC, _____ is a classical architectural technique which applies a slight convex curve to a column, illusively allowing them to appear perfectly straight
Entasis
100
Which of the following individuals did not contribute to the Renaissance/Neoclassical era of Architecture? Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, Étienne-Louis Boullée, Le Corbusier, or Giovanni Battista Piranesi?
Le Corbusier
100
Which colonial architect designed the General Post Office?
James Barnett
200
What ancient Roman structure is famous for its massive unreinforced concrete dome and central oculus?
The Pantheon
200
Which of the following is not an example of Gothic architecture? Westminister Abbey, Notre Dame, St. Peter's Basilica, or Cologne Cathedral?
St. Peter's Basilica
200
Gaston Leroux's 1910 play "The Phantom of the Opera," was partly inspired by real events that happened at what late 19th century Palace?
The Palais Garnier
200
Piranesi's collection of fictitious underground prisons, designing spaces that evoked feelings of the sublime. What is the sublime in relation to architecture?
Creating monuments or spaces which induce overwhelming awe, astonishment, or a sense of horror through immense scale, darkness, and seemingly impossible forms
200
What material was Kahn's conceptual sketch of The Room made with?
Charcoal
300
This temple on the Acropolis was dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom.
The Parthenon
300
Which of the following figuures was not a pioneer of Renaissance architecture? Andrea Palladio, Donato Bramante, Leon Battista Alberti or Antoni Gaudí?
Antoni Gaudí
300
Blending both Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, what unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona was designed by Antoni Gaudí?
The Sagrada Família (Basílica de la Sagrada Família) 
300
Fill in the blank: Neoclassicism emerged as a reaction against the decorative, __________ style, favoring serenity and structural honesty.
Baroque/Rococo
300
How long did The Garden Palace stand for before it burned down?
3 years
400
What was the point of coffering ceilings in Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture?
Coffered ceilings were primarily used to dramatically reduce the weight of heavy concrete/stone ceilings and reduce amount of material needed.
400
Who is credited with designing the first European Gothic church?
Abbot Suger
400
Within Kahn's writing, he talks about "the vectors" within his drawing of The Room. What is this referring to?
The intersection of two vectors from the speaker and listener, allowing for "generative" discussion and agreement
400
What were the defining attributes of Neo-Classical architecture?
A revivalist movement inspired by the Enlightenment, focusing on simpler, cleaner, and more massive geometric forms to create dramatic, orderly structures. e.g. The White House, The British Museum
400
This Marxist term, central to Ruskin's critique of the crystal palace; describes the process by which skilled labor is reduced in complexity due to automation and technology.
Deskilling
500
Name five architectural elements on the Arch of Constantine
Roundrel, Frieze, Voussoir, Keystone, Piers, Plinths, Impost, Inscriptions, Statues, Corinthian Columns,
500
Leon Battista Alberti famously argued that architectucture should be influenced by music. How were Renaissance architects influenced by musical principles?
Answers could include: Shared mathematical principles and ratios (1:2, 2:3, 3:4), Harmony and order through symmetry and rhythm, the tonic
500
Vitruvius postulates three principles in his treatise "De Architectura, often called the Vitruvian Triad. What are these three attributes?
Firmitas (Firmness/Durability)
Utilitas (Utility/Functionality)
Venustas (Beauty/Delight)
500
In order to recreate the illusion of night and day, what did Piranesi place onto Newton's cenotaph?
Holes were to be pierced in across the ceiling in the patterns of constellations, allowing light to filter through the innerworkings of the cenotaph.
500
Before the Garden Palace was destroyed by fire in 1882, what two modern day Sydney landmarks did the site of the palace stretch between?
The State Library of New South Wales and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music