Test 3 Flashcards
Eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Paradigm
A typical example or pattern of something; a model
Textile block
A block that has a design on or in it
Balloon Frame
A frame of a building constructed of small members nailed together instead of large timbers
Platform Frame
A light timber frame for a building in which a platform is constructed for each floor, and the studs for the next floor are erected on this platform
Skeleton Cage / Frame
Is the frame of a building without all the walls filled in. The main system of supports.
Curtain Wall
A wall that encloses the space of a building but does not support the roof.
Arcade / Passage
A covered passageway with arches along one or both sides
Utopia / Dystopia
An imagined place or state of things where everything is perfect
Geodestic
Of or relating to the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or curved surface.
Reinforced Concrete
Concrete in which wire, mesh, or steel bars are embedded to increase the tensile strength
Corduroy Concrete
Concrete with rough lines either vertical or horizontal to give the look of corduroys
City Beautiful Movement
A reform of philosophy of North American Architecture and urban planning that had the intent of introducing beautification and monumental grandeur in cities
Art Deco
The predominant style of the 1920’s and 1930’s. It was define by precise and bold geometric shapes with strong colors. It was used most notably in household objects and architecture.
MoMA
The museum of modern art, located in Manhattan. Thought up in 1929 by the wife of John D Rockefeller
Case Study Houses
Experiments in American residential architecture, with the goal of building inexpensive and efficient model homes for the real estate boom caused by all the returning soldiers.
Mid-Century Modern
The term used to describe the style of architecture and design from around 1933 to 1965. Strong colors and minimalistic feel.
Brutalism
A style of art or architecture defined by a deliberate plainness, crudity, or violence of imagery.
Post-Modernism
A late 20th century style of art and architecture that represents departure from modernism.
Hi-Tech
Using styles and material such as steel, plastic, or glass in residential building that are more often reserved for industry.
Deconstructivism
A style that became known in the 1980’s. It emphasizes deconstruction. It resulted in buildings that looks like big pieces of things.
Arts and Crafts Movement
International design movement from 1880 to 1910. It stood for traditional craftsmanship using simple forms and elegant styles.
De Stijl
A dutch artistic movement that started in 1917. Supporters suggested pure abstract, with reduction to essential forms and colors. Straight vertical and horizontal lines and planes with only primary colors plus black and white.
Art Nouveau
Was a philosophy of art and style going on at the same time as the arts and crafts movement. It was in France, and it was inspired by natural forms and structures. Not only flowers, but also curved lines. Architects tried to harmonize with nature.
Futurism
An artistic movement begun in Italy in 1909. It widely rejected traditional forms. It incorporated into art the energy of modern technology.
Constructivism
A style or movement in which assorted mechanical parts are combined into abstract mobile form. Originated in Russia in 1920.
Expressionism
A style of art, painting, music, or drama in which the artist attempts to convey emotions
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Influential art school in France. Style was modeled on classical antiques.
Chicago School
School for architects that was active in Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. Among the first to promote the new technologies of steel frame buildings.
Bauhaus
Art school in Germany that combined crafts and fine arts. Operated from 1919 to 1933. The style was mostly modernism. Influenced by radically simplified forms.
Taliesin
Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in Arizona. It is still the main campus of the Frank Lloyd Wright school of architecture. Made with materials readily available.
Prairie School
Late 19th and early 20th century style. Marked by horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs, and long overhanging eaves, windows grouped in horizontal bands, integration with the landscape, solid construction craftsmanship, and discipline in the use of ornate.
London Expo 1851
The Great Exposition. Was held in the crystal palace, which was made of steel frame and glass panes. It was the first in a series of world fair expositions.
Paris Expo 1889
Exposition Universale. Held during the year of the 100th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. The expo consisted of the reconstruction of the Bastille and its surrounding neighborhood. The main symbol of the fair was the Eiffel tower which was supposed to be temporary.
Chicago Expo 1893
World’s Columbian Exposition. It celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. The iconic centerpiece of the fair was a long water pool to represent the voyage over sea to america. Chicago bribed politicians to get the fair in their city.
Paris Expo 1925 Art Deco
Art Deco came out of this exposition.
Barcalona Expo 1929
Over 20 nations participated as well as private organizations from United states and Japan. This is the expos where the German Pavilion was created. Created by Mies.
Montreal Expo 1967
It was called expo 67. Had the most attendees to an expo ever, and it had 62 nations participate.
Levittown
The name of four large suburban developments created by William Levitt. They were created after World War II for the real estate boom created by returning soldiers. It was the start of suburbs and subdivision living.
Brasilia
Became the new capital of Brazil after it was moved from Rio De Janeiro. It was designed with modernist architecture.
Chandigarh
Became the new capital of India because they wanted their own capital after not being a colony any more. It was the first planned city post independence. Reported to be the cleanest city in India. Established in 1966.
Pruitt Igoe
Large urban housing project created in 1954. Living conditions declined significantly and no body wanted to live there. Drug dealers and gangsters moved in and the building was destroyed.
J Paxton
Gardener and architect. He was the one who designed the crystal palace. He also created greenhouses for gardening.
C Garnier
1825 - 1898 French architect best know for the Palais Garnier and the Opera De Monte Carlo
D Burnham
1846 - 1912 American architect. Direct of works for the Columbian expo in Chicago.
L Sullivan
1856 - 1924 American Architect. Father of skyscrapers. Influential architect and critic of the Chicago School. Mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright.
FLW
1867 - 1959 American Architect and designer. Designed over 1000 structures and completed 532. Used textile blocks, and believed in structures that were in harmony with humanity.
G Eiffel
Created the Eiffel tower. Before that he was famous for bridges he designed.
A Gaudi
1852 - 1926 Spanish architect best known for modernism. Most of his work is located in Barcelona.
H Guimard
1867 - 1942 French Architect
Wm. Morris
English textile designer. Associate with the arts and crafts movement.
G Stickley
Furniture manufacturer, used American Craftsman style. Part of the arts and crafts movement.
Greene & Greene
They did the Gamble House from Proctor and Gamble. Active primarily in california. Their work is prime examples of the arts and crafts movement.
V Tatlin
Russian architect used constructivism style.
A Aalto
Finnish Architect and designer
W Gropius
German architect and founder of the bauhaus. Pioneering master of modern architecture.
Le Corbusier
Swiss french architect. Another pioneer of modern architecture. Dedicated to providing better living situations to people in urban cities.
Mies
Another pioneer of modern architecture, designed the german pavilion at the barcelona expo.
