Exam 12: Architecture

The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art is typical of the adventurous architectural style of:

Explain how architecture can be both an art and science.

Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace is an example of what kind of construction?

Gothic builders were able to open large areas for windows because of the use of the pointed arch and:

Compare and contrast Wright's Falling Water with Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Make sure to discuss the aims of each architect.

The Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard is a good example of the _______ method of construction.

What is the aim of environmental design? What are the different aspects of environmental design? Discuss how environmental design might be used to improve your community.

Compare and contrast the interior of Hagia Sophia with the interior of Notre Dame de Chartres.

List and define three key concepts all architects must deal with.