Classical and Baroque Architecture

There are three distinct orders in Ancient Greek architecture: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. This is an example of the __________ order.

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

Symmetry and proportion are characteristic of ________ architecture.

• Baroque

• Classical

• Both Classical and Baroque

Following Palladio's rules of classic proportion, ________ was the first architect to bring the pure Italian Renaissance style to England.

• Inigo Jones

• Christopher Wren

• Sir John Vanbrugh

__________ adopted the classical shapes but he adapted them to the English materials.

• Inigo Jones

• Nicholas Hawksmoor

• Christopher Wren

In the Baroque style of architecture, the classical language was ________.

• not used

• used freely without observing the rules of proportion

• used observing the rules of proportion

The Baroque in the field of architecture is characterised by ________.

• its appeal to the senses

• its appeal to the intellect

• symmetry and restraint

Baroque architecture in England was ______.

• very popular

• short-lived

• popular

Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace are _______ greatest works.

• Vanbrugh's

• Hawksmoor's

• Wren's

___________ chief works were churches. He continued Wren's building of churches.

• Vanbrugh's

• Hawksmoor's

• Gibbs'