ART HIST 232 | WINTER 2026 Exam Review

A collection of flashcards to help review key projects, themes, and concepts from the Art History 232 lecture notes for the Winter 2026 exam.

Katsura Imperial Villa and gardens, Kyoto, 1605-63

Himeji Castle, Himeji, 1601-13

Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, 1675-1710

James Gibbs, St. Martin in the Fields, London, 1721

John Soane, Joint Stock Office and Dividend Office, Bank of England, 1788-1833

Boyle, Chiswick House, London, 1729

Kent & Brown, Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire, 1731

Flitcroft & Hoare, Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, 1741

Soufflot, Patheon/St. Genevieve, Paris 1757-90

Ledoux, Barrière de la Villette, Paris, 1785-89

Ledoux, Royal Salt Works, Arc-et-Senans/Chaux, 1775-79

Shinkel, Atles Museum, 1824-28

Falling Water

• Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright

• Built: 1935

• Location: Pennsylvania

• Design ideals: Built over a waterfall, exemplifies organic architecture, harmony with nature.

Vernacular Architecture

• Definition: Structures reflecting local traditions, materials, and culture
• Characteristics: Utilizes indigenous building techniques, emphasizes originality and local identity.

Architecture of Cultural Institutions

• Examples: Libraries, universities, concert halls
• Purpose: Designed for educational and cultural engagement, reflects societal values and promotes community activities.