Architecture and Design Architectural History and Styles 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which movement is associated with the phrase 'form follows function'?
- Postmodernism
- Art Nouveau
- Modernism (Correct answer)
- Deconstructivism
Correct answer: Modernism
This phrase, coined by Louis Sullivan, is the guiding principle of Modernist architecture.
Question 2: The Bauhaus school of design was founded by:
- Le Corbusier
- Walter Gropius (Correct answer)
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Alvar Aalto
Correct answer: Walter Gropius
Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany in 1919, uniting fine arts with industrial design.
Question 3: Postmodern architecture is best known for:
- Strict geometric minimalism
- Rejection of ornamentation entirely
- Historical references and ironic use of classical elements (Correct answer)
- Emphasis on raw concrete
Correct answer: Historical references and ironic use of classical elements
Postmodernism reacted against Modernism by incorporating historical references, color, and ornament in a self-aware manner.
Question 4: Which architectural style features semicircular arches and thick walls typical of 10th–12th century European churches?
- Gothic
- Baroque
- Romanesque (Correct answer)
- Neoclassical
Correct answer: Romanesque
Romanesque architecture (c. 1000–1200 AD) is characterized by massive stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.
Question 5: The concept of 'organic architecture' was pioneered by which architect?
- Tadao Ando
- Frank Lloyd Wright (Correct answer)
- Zaha Hadid
- Norman Foster
Correct answer: Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright coined 'organic architecture,' designing buildings that harmonize with their natural surroundings.
Question 6: Which style used structural elements like exposed steel and glass as aesthetic features in the mid-20th century?
- Art Deco
- International Style (Correct answer)
- Arts and Crafts
- Brutalism
Correct answer: International Style
The International Style used structural elements honestly, with flat surfaces, rectilinear forms, and glass curtain walls.
Architecture and Design Architectural History and Styles 2
Which movement is associated with the phrase 'form follows function'?