MODA 5.1 READING American Architecture (1920-1940) Tietz

When did Art Deco arise?

• 1925

• 1725

• 1825

• 2025

They preferred to use heavy materials such as

• Steel

• Silver

• Brass

• Brick

What architectural work is the maximum example of Art Déco and who designed it?

• William Lescaze and ‎George Howe's PSFS

• Shreve, Lamb and Harmon's Empire State Building

• William Van Allen's Chrysler Building

• Raymond Hood's RCA Building

What kind of original materials were used in the Chrysler Building? Select the two answers

• Hubcaps from Chrysler cars were used on the façade

• Radiator mascots were used for gargoyles in the corners

• Tires of Chrysler cars were used for the ceiling

• Seats from the cars were used for the lobby

What building replaced the Chrysler Building as the tallest in the world?

• The Philadelphia Savings Fund Society

• RCA building

• Rockefeller Center

• The Empire State Building

What building marks the end of Art Deco in America?

• Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building

• Chrysler Building

• Rockefeller Center

• Empire State Building

What building was the synthesis of European modernity and the American skyscraper?

• Philadelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS) Building

• Chrysler Building

• Rockefeller Center

• Empire State Building

What contextual situation gave rise to the fall of this movement?

Answer explanation

The economic situation, in particular with the Wallstreet stock market crash and Black Friday

Why was the construction of Rockefeller Center possible?

Answer explanation

it had the financial potential of John D Rockefeller

Who designed the RCA building?

• William Van Allen

• William Lescaze

• Raymond Hood

• George Howe