TOA1 - Handout 1: Primary Elements of Form

Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential requirements of architecture

Economic profitability

Vitruvius architectural triad consists of

Beauty, Function, Strength

The act of thinking, discussing and writing about architecture

Architectural Theory

Involves doing and making things, involves the use of actual building materials

Architectural Practice

Which characteristic belongs to Architecture as Art?

Deals with emotions

Which characteristic belongs to Architecture as Science?

Facts and realism

Architecture is described as the manifestation of:

Man’s needs

Which belongs under physical needs?

Self-preservation

Which belongs under Emotional needs?

Self-expression

Which belongs under Intellectual Needs?

Ethics

In warm climates, plans are generally:

Open with patios and courts

Influence of warm climate to structural elements

Thick walls with small openings

Influence of cold climate to structural elements

Thick walls with large openings

Influence of warm climate to protective elements (roof)

Flat or semi-sloped

Influence of cold climate to protective elements (roof)

Steep

Decorative moldings in warm climates are generally

Flat and shallow

Which architectural period was dominated by church building activity?

Romanesque

Cathedral building and fortified castles are associated with what period?

Gothic

Public buildings and palaces became dominant during the

Renaissance

Which period became associated with “ugly architecture” due to industrialization?

19th Century

Which development significantly changed housing patterns during the 20th century?

Automobiles

Prehistoric, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Architecture belong to which phase?

Archaic

Gothic architecture belong to which phase?

Mastery

Baroque and Art Nouveau belong to:

Decadence

Trabeated architecture is also known as:

Post and Lintel

Arcuated architecture is characterized by the use of

Arch and pier

Gothic architecture is distinguished primarily by its

Pointed arch

Which civilization perfected the post-and-lintel system?

Greek

Flying buttresses are associated with

Gothic

Roman architecture is best known for developing the:

Round arch and pier

Contemporary architecture since the 1920s generally follows which philosophy?

Function and materials dictate form

A point has

No length or depth

A line is best defined as

Extended point

Which line expresses repose and calmness?

Horizontal

Which line is associated with Gothic architecture?

Vertical

Which line symbolizes action?

Diagonal

Which line is generally considered feminine?

Curved

Which is NOT one of the primary shapes?

Pentagon

Which is NOT one of the primary volumes?

Prism