lecture 1 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What major change did the Industrial Revolution bring to architecture?
It drastically altered architecture with mass production and new technologies making materials like iron, steel, and glass more accessible.
What types of structures were commonly constructed during the Industrial Revolution?
Factories, train stations, and bridges.
What was a key characteristic of architecture during the Industrial Revolution?
Emphasis on utility and efficiency.
What drove urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
Migration to industrial centers.
What shift occurred in architectural styles during the Industrial Revolution?
A shift from traditional architectural styles to more modern, industrial designs.
What phenomenon describes the West’s fascination with Eastern cultures during the Industrial Revolution?
Orientalism.
How did European powers portray Eastern cultures during the Industrial Revolution?
They projected a romanticized and exotic image.
What role did World Expos play in the context of Orientalism?
They showcased colonial subjects and their architecture for Western audiences.
What stereotype did World Expos often perpetuate about the ‘Orient’?
That it was static and backward.
What was the Crystal Palace originally designed for?
To house the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Who designed the Crystal Palace?
Joseph Paxton.
What materials were primarily used in the construction of the Crystal Palace?
Cast-iron and glass.
What notable feature did the Crystal Palace include?
Exhibits from over 14,000 participants worldwide.
What did the Crystal Palace’s design embody?
Strength, durability, simplicity of construction, and speed.
What happened to the Crystal Palace after the Great Exhibition?
It was moved to Sydenham Hill and stood until its destruction by fire in 1936.
What is the Borne in furniture design?
An oval-shaped island seating unit with back-to-back seats.
What is the Ottoman in furniture design?
A round or oval upholstered seating unit with a truncated cone backrest.
What defines the Pouf in furniture design?
An upholstered, usually round bench with visible wood legs.
What is unique about the Show-Frame Chair?
It has a padded seat, back, and arms with an exposed framework.
What is the purpose of the Slipper Chair?
Designed for bedroom use with low legs.
How are the Gentleman and Lady Chairs typically designed?
As a matching set, with the lady chair having lower arms and back.
What is the Confidante in furniture design?
A straight-fronted central seating unit flanked by triangular seats.
What is the Tête-à-Tête (Vis-à-Vis)?
An S-shaped double chair or sofa with two slightly angled seats facing each other.
What did World Expos provide for architects?
A platform to present radical ideas and experiment with new design and building technologies.
