Neoclassical Architecture YP

When did the Neoclassical style come about?

• 11th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

Where did the Neoclassical style originate?

• America

• England

• France

• Italy

What kinds of buildings were created in the Neoclassical style?

• Residential Homes

• Villas

• Goverment buildings

• Religious buildings

What style of architecture came directly before the Neoclasscial?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

• Gothic

Why did architecture shift during the 18th century?

• Architects wanted to focus on ornamentation

• Architects took influence from colonial cultures

• Architects wanted to focus on simplicity and function

• Architects wanted to revive the gothic style

How was the excavation of the city Pompeii connected to the Neoclassical style?

• People studied the classical architecture and were inspired

• Architects discovered the Baroque from ancient Rome and disliked it

• People used ancient columns and used them as ornamentation

• None of the choices are correct

What major movement during the 18th century impacted the Neoclassical style?

• The Neolithic Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Enlightenment

• The Humanist Movement

Which of these explains the goal of Neoclassical Architecture?

• Heavily ornamented and focus on aesthetics

• Simple forms and focus on functionality

• Simple forms and focus on aesthetics

• Heavily ornamented and focus on functionality

Which of the following is a portico?

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Why did America adopt the Neoclassical style?

• To establish their new country with a bold style

• To represent the democratic government created by the ancient greeks

• To stand out as a new power in the world

• All of the answers are correct