Classical Precedents

Question 1

What is Classical culture?

Answer 1

It refers to the culture of ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Greco-roman.

Question 2

Which art era was the architecture inspired by Greco-Roman art?

Answer 2

Renaissance and Neoclassical.

Question 3

What did Greco-Roman art focus on?

Answer 3

It focused on the beauty and proportions of the ideal human body.

Question 4

What religion did Ancient Greeks have?

Answer 4

A Polytheistic Religion, (Worship of more than one god)

Question 5

What is Contrapposto?

Answer 5

“Weight shift,” because the body is supported by one foot, this creates tension on one side and relaxation on the other.
Tension vs Relaxation
Creates an x

Question 6

What are the hallmarks of the Classical style?

Answer 6

• Standing in contrapposto
• No expression on the face
• Idealized body

Question 7

What are the orders of Greek Architecture?

Answer 7

Doric
Ionic
Corinthian

Question 8

What is Hellenistic style?

Answer 8

Movement, energetic, emotional and dramatic (Nike Victory of Samothrace, 180 B.C and reconstruction)

Question 9

Who developed Concrete and what is it made out of?

Answer 9

Ancient Romans, and it is made from lime, sand, volcanic ash, and rubble mixed with water.

Question 10

The cornerstone of Roman architecture is

Answer 10

Round Arch

Question 11

What are some examples of Roman Architecture?

Answer 11

Round Arch, Barrel Vault, Groin Vault, and Dome

Question 12

Which domes influenced the Pantheon?

Answer 12

The domes of both Florence Cathedral and St.Peter’s in Rome.