Architecture 1
Name the most famous Neolithic monument in the UK
Stonehenge
What style do half-timbered houses represent?
Elizabethan style
Which London tourist attraction was built for the millennium providing panoramic views of the city?
The London Eye
Name the famous graffiti artist whose work often contains a strong social and political message
Banksy
Name the most famous open-air pop-rock festival.
Glastonbury Festival
When was this Neolithic monument built?
between 3000 -2000 BC
What catastrophic event and when led to the rebuilding of St Paul's Cathedral?
1666 The Great Fire of London
What is the name of the reconstruction of an Elizabethan theatre?
The Globe
Who is called 'The painter of light'?
William Turner
Name the venue of the BBC Proms. What kind of music can you listen to there?
The Royal Albert Hall in London; mostly classical music
Name two possible functions of this Neolithic monument. What proves them?
observatory - movements of the Sun; a burial place - skeleton found
Who designed today's St Paul's Cathedral and in what style?
Sir Christopher Wren in late Renaissance - early English Baroque style
An unusual shaped office building is called 'a smart building' -Name the building and explain why it is 'smart'.
The Gherkin; state-of-the-art technology to heat and cool it
Name the late 18th century painter mostly known for his portraits.
Thomas Gainsborough
What kind of performances can you see at the Edinburgh Fringe?
Any type of entertainment; it's open access
What legacy did the Romans leave in Britain?
Hadrian's Wall; baths; road system, place names
Name 3 famous people buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
Sir Winston Churchill; Lord Nelson; Sir Alexander Fleming; Florence Nightingale;
Originally built for the millennium as an exhibition venue, it is now a huge auditorium - name it.
The Millennium Dome
This 20th century artist is obsessed with death and loves shock tactics. Name him.
Damien Hirst
He started his very long career with silent movies; famous for his thrillers and horror films - who is he?
Alfred Hitchcock
The White Tower is an example of what style? Who built it, when, why?
Norman style; William the Conqueror, after 1066; as a fortress
What is the 'official' name of the English Parliament building and name its style.
The Palace of Westminster; Gothic-revival - Neo-gothic style
Name London's tallest iconic modern building which contains offices, apartments and restaurants.
The Shard
Name the contemporary artist of Turner whose approach to painting is the opposite of Turner's.
John Constable
This artist created an iconic figure of the 20th century silent movie era to represent the 'small man fighting against big powers' - name him.
Charlie Chaplin