Game of Enlightenment

Select the famous architects from the Renaissance period. (This question has multiple answers.)

• Francesco Borromini

• Andrea Palladio

• Fillippo Brunnelleschi

• Riccardo Conti

Answer explanation

Francesco Borromini is a Baroque architect, whereas Riccardo Conti is a made up name.

The key features of Renaissance Architecture include mathematically precise ratios, symmetry, proportion, and harmony.

• True

• False

Renaissance architecture includes the use of classical...

(a)  

The Renaissance period began in what century?

• 14th Century

• 18th Century

• 560 AD

• 1150

(Choose the correct letter) The order of the three periods is as follows:

A. Quattrocento, Trecento, Cinquecento

B. Trecento, Quattrocento, Cinquecento

C. Premiere, Segunde, Trosieme

D. Primacente, Secocente, Terzente

(a)  

Which among these images is an example of Renaissance architecture?

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(BONUS) Which architects have been schooled in the classical Renaissance tradition?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The classical Renaissance heritage had taught baroque architects to emphasize on symmetry and harmonious proportions, but their works showed a fresh sense of dynamism and grandeur.