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| One explanation for the rugged silhoutte of Gaudi's buildings is the influence of what spiritual landmark? |
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| Major difference btwn Horta's designs and Guimards was? |
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Horta was 2D linear
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| What two structural elements unique to his time did Gaudi employ in many of his buildings? |
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| squinches and parabolic curves/arch |
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| The author of Entretiens of 1863, which argued for a return to regional building and quoted Gothic architecture as the model of a structurally rational style was: |
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| Hector Guimard is best known for the design of the |
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| Paris Subway System Steps |
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Why did Gaudi incline his columns?
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| mimicking violett.. minimize thrust |
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| THe other major Belgian Art Nouveau architect besides Horta was? |
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| List two of Violett-le-duc's major ideas that were very influential during the 1880's and 1890's |
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| regionalism, articulate structural rationalism of material |
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| The trademark formal element of Art Nouveau was the? |
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| What theoretician was very influential on the work of Victor Horta? |
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| Describe Gaudi's technique of structural analysis and design: |
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| The Belgian Art Nouveau architect who eventually moved to Berlin was |
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| The German equivilant of Art Nouveau was called |
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| List three architectural movements in the 19th century that we have studied this quarter that were manifestations of the rise of nationalism: |
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a. arts and crafts
b. nationalist romantic
c. art nouveau |
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| The Paris Subway System stations were designed by? |
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| The difference between Horta's curvilinear lines and those of Vande Velde was |
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Horta was asymetrical (whiplash)
Velde was symetrical |
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| THe best explanation for the inspiration of the exterior form of Sagrada Familia is |
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| THe theoretician who had the greatest influence on the development of Art Nouveau architecture was 2 |
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| Gaudi's patron in Barcelona was? |
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| Victor Horta is known for what style of architecture? |
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| A distinguishing motif of Art Nouveau was the? |
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| The arches used by Gaudi had a _______ profile |
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| Art NOuveau architecture originated in what country? |
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| The architect known for his wire and fishing weight models used to determine the structure of his buildings was? |
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