Renaissance Architectural Styles

This is Stonehenge, build thousands of years ago in England. Which architecture style is used?

• Post-and-lintel

• Vaults

• Arches

• Pilasters

What is a pilaster?

• a red thing

• a rectangular element of vertical masonry that only sticks out from the wall a small amount

• a column

• a decoration on a building

What are these examples of?

• pilasters

• posts

• columns

• supports

Answer explanation

Columns are supports, because they hold up buildings. They are always cylindrical (round).

This is a natural example of which architectural element?

• rocks

• mountains

• doors

• arch

Answer explanation

This is the Pantheon from Ancient Rome, where Classical architecture that inspired Renaissance architects was the style. What is the name for this type of ceiling?

• holy

• arch

• vault

• dome

• This is a church

• This is a circle on a roof

• This is a vaulted ceiling

• This is a vaulted ceiling supported by pilasters and arches