Quiz: Modern & Postmodern Architecture

Which of these followings is a characteristics of Postmodern Style?

• Pure & perfect form

• Witty & humorous design

• Consist of single coding

• Use of neutral colors

Which ONE of these followings is considered as Postmodern architect?

• Peter Behrens

• Oscar Niemeyer

• Walter Gropius

• Michael Graves

The Portland building was inspired by this particular style

• Gothic Style

• Classical Style

• Egyptian Revival

• Art Nouveau

Pizza d'Italia is most likely inspired by .............

• Trafalgar Square

• Roman Forum

• St. Peter's Square

• Place de la Concorde

Which of these Postmodern Movement was inspired by an art stream with the same name?

• Realism

• Surrealism

• Dadaism

• Deconstructivism

All of these followings are characteristics of Hi-Tech architecture, EXCEPT,

• Exposed services

• Building form in fragments

• Use of lightweight materials

• Skeletal structure of steel & glass façade

What is the most recognizable characteristics of Deconstructivism?

• Pure form of geometry

• Combined modern styles, fine craftmanship & luxury materials

• Conscious revivals of Classical style

• Manipulated form & irregular shape

Which of these following is designed by Frank Gehry?

• The Guggenheim

• Guggenheim Bilbao

• Peggy Guggenheim Collection

• Guggenheim Hermitage Museum

The Dancing House is the best example of a characteristic in Postmodern building, which is ..............

• an application of metamorphism

• an application of ergonomics

• an application of anthropomorphism

• an application of algorithm

The form of Vanna Venturi House was inspired by this classical architectural feature

• Acroterion

• Entablature

• Classical Column

• Broken Pediment