Misc.

Question 1

William Kents techniques for a picturesque landscape:

Answer 1

1) asymetrical composiiton
2) winding paths
3) reciprocal vistas
4) landscape stretches beyond garden limits
5) The Ha-Ha

Question 2

Capability Brown’s technique for a picturesque landscape:

Answer 2

1) water
2) clumps of trees
3) wide variety of plants
4) asymmetry
5) sweeping front lawn

Question 3

Pugin’s two principles:

Answer 3

1) There should be no features that aren’t necessary for convenience, construction or propriety
2) Ornamentation should enrich the essential purpose of the building

Question 4

What goes on inside a Robert Adams house?

Answer 4

Levels of access by class

Toned down Baroque style - curved walls, decorated plaster, classic paintings, very classy meets opulence

Question 5

Neoclassical Vs. Pallandianism

Answer 5

Neoclassical - looks to rome, archeologically correct but not copied, old elements used in new ways, urban

Palladianism - Classical elements with lighter structure, looks to Palladio, central portico, rusticated basement, ruralism

Question 6

Stourhead Vs. Syon House

Answer 6

Stourhead - Asymetrical, winding path

Both - Classical elements, aristocratic, country/rural, idea of journey

Syon House - Symmetrical, central plan, levels of access for classes

Question 7

Pluralism Vs. Revivalism

Answer 7

Pluralism - emulates past styles in multiples elements, could be context of buildings or 1 building, based upon associations

Revivalism - brings back old style w/o exactly copying, emulates greatness of a particular culture