HOA Finals Flashcards
(51 cards)
Revival of using greek and roman orders as decorative motifs.
Neoclassicism
The official architectural style of US Government buildings; uses strong geometric composition
Neoclassicism
Revived the forms and the spirit of Gothic architecture
Gothic revival
Accepted architectural in churches to the 20th century
Gothic revival
Symmetrical plans; eclectic use of architectural features; often massive, elaborate and ostentatious
Beaux arts eclecticism
an approach to urban planning characterized by the monumental placement of plazas, sculptures, promenades, etc.
City beautiful movement
Who is the proponent of city beautiful movement?
Daniel Burnham
Parts of revivalist architecture?
Neoclassical, gothic revival, beaux arts eclecticism
It adheres to the industrial revolution and material innovations
Modernism
vast economic and social upheavals; mechanization and mass production; Revealed new buildings for industry and commerce
Industrial revolution
Cast-iron, reinforced concrete, steel and cheap glass
Material innovation
Structures greater than 40 stories; an American invention; invention of the elevator
Skyscrapers
This invention enabled the discovery of sophisticated plumbing, cooling and heating systems
Skyscrapers
Who quoted “Form ever follows function”
Louis Sullivan
This architect uses nature-inspired architecture
Louis Sullivan
Forms were distorted for an emotional effect
Expressionism
Stylistic expression of inner experience
Expressionism
Known as “The style”; use of black and white colors; asymmetrical; rectangular in shape
De stijl
Known as “style moderne”, based on geometric motifs, streamline curvilinear forms and sharply defined outlines
Art deco
Uses bold colors and synthetic materials
Art deco
Known as “new art”; return to craftsmanship, integration of art design and architecture; characterized by motifs derived from natural forms
Art nouveau
He combined moorish and gothic elements; integrates crafts in architecture
Antonio Gaudi
Structure functionality and form harmonizes with its environment; shape are often of irregular contours resembling forms of nature
Organic architecture
Promoter of organic architecture; believed that buildings should be spread out horizontally;
Frank Lloyd Wright
