Architectural Styles (P2E)

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Victorian

• Art Deco

• Classical

• Gothic

Answer explanation

Victorian architecture originated in the mid-to-late 19th century. “Victorian” refers to Queen Victoria. This architecture can be defined by gable roofs, turrets, varying texture, and asymmetry.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Beaux-Arts

• Post-Modernism

• Gothic

• Classical

Answer explanation

Gothic architecture originated in Europe, and lasted from mid-12th century to the 16th century. This style can be defined by its rib vaults, flying buttresses, stained glass windows, use of brick and marble, and cathedrals.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Post-Modernism

• Classical

• Romanesque

• Baroque

Answer explanation

Classical architecture originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, during the Classical Era. It can be defined by its use of symmetry, columns, marble, and rectangular windows.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Baroque

• Rococo

• Renaissance

• Neo-Gothic

Answer explanation

Baroque architecture originated in Europe and flourished in the 17th and early 18th centuries. It is defined by its highly ornate and decorative styles, as well as its use of brick and stone and high level of detail.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Neoclassicism

• Art Nouveau

• Neo-Modernism

• Modernism

Answer explanation

Modernism has its roots as far back as the 17th century, but still prospers today. It mainly utilizes the rule “form follows function”. It can be defined by open floor plans, use of the color white, boxy shapes, and minimalist aesthetic

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Neo-Gothic

• Rococo

• Art Deco

• Byzantine

Answer explanation

Art Deco is a very artsy style of architecture that originated in France in the 1910’s, and focuses on use of geometric shapes, volume, form, and rare/decorative materials such as metals and glass

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Byzantine

• Rococo

Answer explanation

Rococo architecture was prevalent during the reign of Louis XV in France from 1715 to 1774. It can be defined by its very ornamental and detailed style, as well as its use of curves and fantastical themes

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Art Noveau

• Post-Modernism

• Renaissance

• Victorian

Answer explanation

Post-Modernist styles emerged in 1972 to combat the restrictive and “bland” modern era of architecture. It focuses on using colors, interesting shapes, and odd patterns in an attempt to stand out.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Byzantine

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Neo-Gothic

Answer explanation

Byzantine architecture came into the spotlight from 527 to 565 CE under the reign of Roman EmperorJustinian. This era was heavily influenced by religion and focuses on domes, squares, and a central floor layout in its architecture.

What era of architecture is this image from?

• Classical

• Neo-Gothic

• Renaissance

• Baroque

Answer explanation

Renaissance architecture emerged in the 15th century Florence, Italy, and served as a “revival” of classical architectural styles. It can be defined by its focus on proportion and symmetry.