Dream House and Landscape Flashcard

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Parallel lines that recede to the vanishing point are called...

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Orthogonal Lines

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The point on the horizon line at which the receding parallel lines appear to converge and then vanish is called...

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Vanishing Point

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Lines that are lightly drawn for the purpose of erasing later are called...

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Construction Lines

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In _____________________ the viewer is positioned such that objects (boxes, buildings) are viewed from one corner, so that 2 sets of orthogonal lines diminish towards two vanishing points at the outer edge of the picture plane.

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Two Point Perspective

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Which artist created the oil painting Ryder’s House in 1933?

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Edward Hopper

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Perspective in which all receding parallel lines appear to converge at a single point on the horizon line.

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One Point Perspective

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A ___________ line is a straight line that runs from top to bottom or bottom to top. These lines are perpendicular to horizontal lines.

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Vertical

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This style of house came about when the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of hardware and building supplies, new technologies and innovations.

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Victorian

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This style of architecture is heavily influenced by Greek architecture, and many civic buildings (city halls, post office buildings, courthouses, etc...) are in this style.

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Federal Style

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This style of architecture was a reaction to Industrialization, emphasizing craftsmanship over mass produced embellishments. Materials for these homes are often locally sourced, and homes are built to fit their surroundings.

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Arts and Crafts