Quiz on Baroque and Rococo Architecture

What period does Baroque architecture follow?

• Renaissance

• Gothic

• Medieval

• Modern

Which movement is Baroque architecture initially linked to?

• Counter Reformation

• Protestant Reformation

• Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment

Who is considered a prominent Baroque architect in Italy?

• Francesco Borromini

• Sir Christopher Wren

• Louis XIV

• Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

What is a key feature of Baroque architecture?

• Symmetrical designs

• Large scale and boldness

• Simplicity and minimalism

• Use of pastel colors

Which of the following is a characteristic of Rococo architecture?

• Heavy use of dark colors

• Ornate and elegant furniture

• Straight lines and angles

• Focus on monumental structures

What does the term 'Rocaille' refer to in Rococo architecture?

• A style of furniture

• A painting technique

• Stone garden arrangements

• A type of sculpture

Which architect designed St. Peter's Square in Rome?

• Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini

• Sir Christopher Wren

• Francesco Borromini

• Louis XV

What is the primary influence of the Catholic Church on Baroque architecture?

• Minimalist designs

• Focus on secular themes

• Emphasis on emotion and drama

• Use of abstract forms

Which of the following is a feature of Rococo interiors?

• Heavy ornamentation in gold

• Dark and muted colors

• Bold geometric shapes

• Asymmetrical compositions

What does the term 'Baroque' originally mean in Medieval philosophy?

• Strange and ridiculous

• Bold and dramatic

• Simple and clear

• Elegant and refined