Lesson 2: Philippine Contemporary Architecture Flashcards
1
Q
May be defined as the designs of buildings and other physical
structures
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Architecture as an art
2
Q
Greek and Roman Classical Architecture
Gothic Architecture
Baroque Architecture
Neoclassical Architecture
Victorian Architecture
Modern Architecture
Post-Modern Architecture
Neofuturist Architecture
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Architectural Types
3
Q
- 850 BC – 476 BC
- Prominently used in ancient Greece and Rome
- Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian were famous styles during this period
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Greek and Roman Classical Architecture
4
Q
- 850 BC – 476 BC
- Prominently used in ancient Greece and Rome
- Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian were famous styles during this period
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Greek and Roman Classical Architecture
5
Q
Has a smooth surfaced capital
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Doric
6
Q
Has a scroll shape to its capital
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Ionic
7
Q
Has a capital that is decorated with scrolls and leaves
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Corinthian
8
Q
The top part of a pillar
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Capital
9
Q
- 1150 – 1530
- Characterized by Three main features: Sharply pointed arch, ribbed
and vaulted columns, and flying buttress
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Gothic Architecture
10
Q
- Late 16th Century - 18th Century
- Usually includes curving forms like ovals, concave and convex
forms that suggest motion
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Baroque Architecture
11
Q
- 18th century – 19th century
- Revival of classical architecture
- Very reminiscent of Greek and Roman Architecture
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Neoclassical Architecture
12
Q
- 1837-1901
- Refers to building built during the reign of England’s Queen
Victoria
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Victorian Architecture
13
Q
- 1837-1901
- Refers to building built during the reign of England’s Queen
Victoria
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Victorian Architecture
14
Q
- 1900s – 1960s
- Minimalist style that was practiced by architects until and after
WW2 - Was prominent for the first half of the 20th century
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Modern Architecture
15
Q
- 1960s – 1990s
- Incorporated artistic ornamentation and decorative elements to
building’s façade or face.
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Post-Modern Architecture
