Architecture Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of aesthetic?

• The overall appearance of a building or other structure.

• A curved structure that supports weight.

• A central or imaginary line running through a building or other structure.

• The movement of people and objects through a building or other space.

What is the purpose of a buttress?

• To strengthen a wall.

• To support weight.

• To create a regular pattern in a design.

• To carry weight vertically.

Match the following

• Facade

• The exterior face of a building

• Aesthetic

• The way that a building or other structure is constructed.

• Structure

• A vertical support that carries weight

• Column

• A series of arches supported by columns

• Arcade

• The overall appearance of a building or other structure

What is the definition of composition?

• The arrangement of elements in a design.

• A solid, three-dimensional object.

• The surroundings in which a building or other structure is located.

• The exterior face of a building.

What is the purpose of a skylight?

• To create the illusion of depth.

• To show the layout of a building's interior spaces.

• To provide natural light from the roof.

• To support a roof.

What is the definition of proportion?

• The relationship between the parts of a whole.

• A repeated unit in a design.

• The size of a building or other structure and its surroundings.

• The emptiness between things.

Match the following

• Atrium

• A drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth

• Interior

• The design of a building or shelter from inside out

• Perspective

• A small window that projects from a roof.

• Exterior

• The design focused on the outside appearance of buildings or structures

• Dormer

• A central open space in a building.

What is the definition of harmony?

• The definition of harmony is the absence of conflict or disagreement.

• The definition of harmony is the combination of similar elements in a way that is pleasing to the senses.

• The definition of harmony is the arrangement of elements in a way that is chaotic and disorganized.

• The definition of harmony is the combination of different elements in a way that is pleasing to the senses or creates a sense of balance and unity.

What is the definition of symmetry?

• A chaotic arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

• A balanced arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

• A random arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

• A linear arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

What is the definition of rhythm?

• A regular pattern in a design

• The arrangement of buildings.

• A type of dance movement.