Kaplan CH 5 "Design in Relationship to the Human Body"

Question 1

The system of architectural measurement
in use in the United States (the "English
System") is generally related to the
A. natural world.
B. metaphysical world.
C. primitive world.
D. ancient European world.

Answer 1

A. natural world.
The system of architectural
measurement is related not only to
the natural world in general, but more
specifically, to the human body. See page 72.

Question 2

All of the following represent
anthropomorphic design elements in
classical architecture with the exception of
A. architraves.
B. caryatids.
C. dentils.
D. pedestals.

Answer 2

A. architraves.
Caryatids (B) are supporting members
in the shape of human figures,

Question 3

The regular occurrence of elements is

known as ________?

Answer 3

Rhythm

Question 4

All visible things have which of the
following qualities? Check all that apply.
A. Shape
B. Scale
C. Symmetry
D. Texture

Answer 4

A. Shape
B. Scale
D. Texture

Question 5

A structure that has equilibrium among its
constituent parts is considered to be
A. symmetrical.
B. in scale.
C. in proportion.
D. in balance.

Answer 5

D. in balance.

Question 6

The major goal in architectural design
should be to produce a solution that is
A. traditional.
B. stylized.
C. functional as well as beautiful.
D. indigenous.

Answer 6

C. functional as well as beautiful.
A designer may strive for a solution
that is traditional, stylized, or indigenous,
but function and beauty are generally
considered to be more significant design
goals.

Question 7

The "Golden Section" is based on
A. the proportioning system devised by
Pythagoras.
B. the "modular" system devised by
LeCorbusier.
C. proportions described during the Golden
Age of Greece.
D. proportions found in nature and the
human form.

Answer 7

D. proportions found in nature and the

human form.

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true
concerning the use of color in architecture?
I. The perception of form is unaffected
by color.
II. Color cannot be distinguished in dim
light as readily as in bright.
III. Color affects human emotions.
IV. Defects can be hidden with color.

Answer 8

II. Color cannot be distinguished in dim
light as readily as in bright.
III. Color affects human emotions.

Question 9

Architectural scale refers to
A. the absolute size of a structure.
B. the size of a structure relative to human
dimensions.
C. the proportion of a structure’s facade.
D. an abstract system of measure.

Answer 9

B. the size of a structure relative to human

dimensions.