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Architekturtheorie-Debatte
100
This American writer expresses his pragmatic views on architecture, delaring a "3 by 6 foot box with holes for air and light might provide adequate shelter"
Who is Henry David Thoreau
100
During the Summer of 1793, more than 20,000 people fell victim to the guillotine, and all construction was halted during this period.
What is the Reign of Terror
100
The architecture of Monticello, designed by Thomas Jefferson, was modelled after this Venetian architect
Who is Andrea Palladio?
100
The campus which leads with modern ideals differing from both Cambridge and Oxford, by modelling a "village of buildings" rather than large structures.
What is the University of Virginia
100
This scholar declared that architectural development follows a rational process including utilitarian, climatic, and structural principles
Who is Eduard Metzger
200
This early 19th century chemist turned architect divided English architecture into these 3 stylistic phases: Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular.
Who is Thomas Rickman
200
The time period during which the French Government's absolute monarchy changed to principles based on Enlightenment: citizenship and individual rights.
What is the French Revolution
200
Each time Quasi Modo sees this Paris landmark, it rings a bell.
What is The Notre Dame Cathedral
200
This architect modelled the Second Bank of the United States after the Athenian Parthenon
Who is William Strickland
200
This German scholar wrote "Critique of Judgement" in which he discussed both free beauty and dependent beauty
Who is Immanuel Kant
300
ARRRRRGH this matey was kidnapped by pirates and held for ransom
Who is Otto Magnus von Stackelburg
300
Although they supplied the refreshments, the British did not enjoy this party in Boston
What is the Boston Tea Party
300
The Bauakademie was located in this European city
What is Berlin, Germany
300
High school dropout, this young man believes that rural life is superior to urban life
Who is Andrew Jackson Downing
300
This German writer promised to liberate modern architecture from "the chains of antiquity"
Who is Heinrich Hubsch
400
This philosopher believed that Art and Architecture strove to a higher understanding of Absolute awareness, found in these three stages: Symbolic, Classical, and Romantic.
Who is Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
400
Desperate for tots, leprechauns fled to America during this tough time in Ireland
What is the Great Potato Famine
400
" The cast iron dome on the Washington Capitol, shown above, was designed by Thomas U. Walter, who studied under this classical architect
Who is William Strickland
400
This architect, coined the "First Great American Architect" is responsible for rebuilding the Capitol after the British burned it to the ground.
Who is Benjamin Latrobe
400
This professor defines two perfect styles in architectural history: the trabiated system, and the arcuated system
Who is Carl Botticher
500
This Friedrich believed if the austere Greek style and the more inspired Middle Ages styles could be combined, this would be the best solution for Catholic churches.
Who is Friedrich von Gartner
500
Timmy gets dysentary after fording the river. Should have taken the ferry.
What is the Oregon Trail (which increased travel as the 49ers head to California
500
This Villa is located on this hill in Twickenham
What is Strawberry Hill
500
This artist and sculptor believes that nature is the only true school of art
Who is Horatio Greenough
500
Victim to a poor job market, this talented architect had to support himself with odd jobs such as designing and painting panoramas, dioramas and stage sets
Who is Karl Friedrich Schinkel