QUIZ 04

MODULE 04: Contemporary, Modern & Post Modern Styles

1. Which of the following was one of the reasons for the rise of the Arts and Crafts
movement?
A. The desire and rage for all things Oriental in nature, sparked by contact with
Japanese and modern Chinese artwork
B. The belief that industrialization and mass production were harming society,
and design could be used to counteract their negative effects
C. The desire to look forward to the new Industrial Age, when goods could be
made fast and cheap
D. The demands of new city dwellers for goods in their homes made of new
materials, such as chrome and aluminum

2. Which of the following statements regarding the Arts and Crafts movement is NOT
true?
A. It was a movement that never spread beyond the geographic limits of
England.
B. It was a movement that focused more on decorative and applied arts, such as
furniture and ceramic.
C. It was a reaction to societal changes at the time.
D. It was a philosophy as much as a design style.

3. Art nouveau developed in many places in Europe and was known by many names.
Which of the following is another name for Art Nouveau?
A. Streamlined (United States)
B. Art Deco (Brussels)
C. Glasgow Style (Scotland)
D. French Expressionism

4. Which of the following architectural elements or features would most likely NOT be
found on on Art Nouveau structure?
A. A formal entrance with symmetrical classical columns flanked by an even
number of windows
B. Graceful flowing curves on a staircase with handrails made of cast iron
C. An asymmetrical entrance gate with one part higher and the other lower
D. colorful ceramic tile work in patterns of stylized vines and flowers

5. Which type of art influenced some elements of Art Nouveau, like focus on nature?
A. Persian Art
B. Standard Academic Art
C. Ancient Greek and Roman Art
D. Japanese Art
6. “Form follows function” means:
A. A building can only be made of approved materials.
B. The architect had to create a design for a specific reason.
C. The resulting architecture should reflect its purpose.
D. The architect should design something first, then decide what it might be used
for.

7. In French, the term Art Nouveau mean:

A. “Break with the Past”
B. “New Art”
C. “New Style”
D. “Young Artist”

8. Architect known for building interesting Art Nouveau structures in Barcelona, Spain.
A. Antonio Gaudi
B. Hector Guimard
C. Henri Van de Velde
D. Frank Lloyd Wright

9. What new materials often used in French Art Nouveau architecture gave the
freedom to create curved lines?
A. Concrete and marble
B. Cast iron and steel
C. Wood and stone
D. Brick and stucco

10. What were some of the defining characteristics of French Art Nouveau
Architecture?
A. A rigid symmetry and use of straight lines
B. The use of curved lines and asymmetrical designs
C. The use of straight lines inspired by industrial processes
D. The use of traditional materials and symmetrical lines

11. Which of the following figures would NOT be found as decorative elements on Art
Deco buildings?
A. Chevrons and pyramids
B. Stylized waterfalls and palm leaves
C. Triangles and lightning bolts
D. Curving, natural - looking vines and leaves

12. Which of the following was one of the goals that spurred the development of Art
Deco?
A. It was a search for a style that echoed famous older architecture from London
and Paris
B. It was meant as a revival of an earlier celebrated style from Paris
 C. It was a desire to break with the past styles and create a modern style for a
modern age
D. It was a search for a style that focused on nature and natural materials like wood

13. It’s 1929 and you are an architect working on an Art Deco facade for a new
building. Which should you use to be true to your architectural style?
A. Wood, polished stone and textured plaster
B. Bronze, stone and copper
C. Stainless steel, black plate and cement
D. Aluminum, wood planking and brick

14. How did the Bauhaus style of architecture spread after the school’s closing?
A. Architects in the US and elsewhere built recreations of Bauhaus buildings that
had been destroyed.
B. Many instructors and former students emigrated around the world to
escape the Nazi government.
C. Gropius and several other Bauhaus designers founded an influential journal of
architectural theory.
D. Younger architects in other countries rediscovered the nearly - forgotten
Bauhaus and applied its principles to new buildings.

15. How do typical color schemes of Bauhaus architecture echo the schools’ design
philosophy?
A. Their earth tones exemplify the philosophy of creating harmony with nature.
B. Their limited nature corresponds to the Bauhaus’ emphasis on simplicity.
C. Their vibrant accents emphasize the school’s boldness and experimentation.
D. Their restriction to the primary colors declare a minimalist approach.

16. The Bauhaus architectural design principles included all of the following EXCEPT:
E. Traditionality
F. Functionality
G. Universality
H. Simplicity

17. Modernism in architecture rejected:

A. Advanced technology
B. New materials of the early 20th century
C. Clean, exposed structure
D. Ornamentation and historical styles

18. Which of the following does NOT define modernism?

A. Rationality and simplicity
B. Traditional and historical
C. Functionality and exposed structure
 D. New technology and materials

19. Postmodernism min architecture is primarily:

A. A historical revival movement
B. A style based around the use of modern materials
C. A formalist belief in function over form
D. A reaction against modernism

20. When utilizing parody in architecture, postmodern architects are generally poking
fun at:
A. Themselves
B. Their competitors
C. The traditional rules of architectural style
D. The belief that a building should be functional at all