History of Architecture 2 FN QUIZ

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by Frank Llyod Wright

• True

• False

Which material became widely used in industrial architecture due to its versatility, strength, and cost-effectiveness?

• Timber

• Glass

• Concrete

• Steel

The concept of the 'mill town' emerged during the Industrial Revolution. What was a key architectural feature of these towns?

• Skyscrapers

• Tenement buildings

• Factory chimneys

• Underground tunnels

The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, is an iconic example of industrial architecture featuring:

• Flying buttresses

• Palladian symmetry

• Gothic arches

• Suspension design

Which architectural style emerged in the mid-20th century, rejecting ornamentation and embracing clean lines and functionality?

• Gothic Revival

• Art Nouveau

• Modernism

• Neo-classical

The Bauhaus, a design school influential in modern architecture, was located in:

• Paris, France

• Berlin, Germany

• Dessau, Germany

• Vienna, Austria

Brutalist architecture is characterized by the prominent use of:

• Glass and steel

• Exposed concrete

• Ornate detailing

• Timber and brick

The Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon, is an iconic example of:

• Brutalist architecture

• Expressionist architecture

• Deconstructivism

• Postmodern architecture

The term 'starchitecture' is often used to refer to:

• Iconic and celebrity architects

• Sustainable architecture

• Postmodern architecture

• Brutalist architecture

Neo Classical architecture drew inspiration from ________, and ________ styles.