Chapter 6: Architecture Flashcards
Centered space
draws us in
Of the four necessities of architecture, which is the most obvious?
technical requirements
The Parthenon is an example of
earth-rooted architecture
The term axis mundi relates to
sky-oriented architecture
Which of the following materials would more likely be used in earth-rooted architecture?
stone
An example of a structure “defying gravity” is
Mont-Saint-Michel
The inner centrality of the Parthenon was considered weak because
the inner space is divided
Sky-oriented architecture may do all of the following, except
emphasize or accent the earth around it
Which of the following is probably the supreme example of earth-dominating architecture in the West?
St. Peter’s
Earth-resting buildings usually have
flat roofs
Which of the following is the feeling of the comfortable positioning of things in the environment?
living space
Which of the following buildings are the most internally centered?
buildings in the round
The functional necessities of architecture require
sufficient and easily accessible space to allow persons to perform their required missions
City planning is viewed from an architectural perspective because
the problems relate to the conservation of space and making it available to people
