Chris Gryder Quiz

Where did he study architecture?

• Harvard University

• Tulane USA

• MIT

• Stanford University

What are the primary means of expression at Arcosanti?

• Wood and metal

• Glass and steel

• Silt, clay, and concrete

• Plastic and rubber

What natural feature is Roanoke, Virginia known for?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Blue Ridge Mountains

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Great Smoky Mountains

What inspires the artist's work according to the statement?

• Mathematics

• Life sciences

• Literature

• Music

What is the artist's ultimate goal in their work?

• To entertain

• To make manifest underlying structures of the physical universe

• To create abstract art

• To depict historical events

What temperature is the clay piece eventually fired to?

• 1500 degrees F

• 1800 degrees F

• 2000 degrees F

• 2200 degrees F

What happens to the sand mould over time?

• It hardens permanently

• It dissolves

• It changes color

• It expands

What is the final product of the "earth forming" process?

• Metal sculptures

• Wooden carvings

• Clay vessels and tiles

• Glass ornaments

What is the primary material used to create the moulds in "earth forming"?

• Cement

• Plaster

• Earthen mix

• Plastic

What is the key feature of the "form works" in the "earth forming" process?

• Durability

• Fragility

• Flexibility

• Rigidity