TOA 2 FIRST WEEK

Who was Marcus Vitruvius Pollio?

• A military general

• A famous Roman poet

• A prominent Roman architect

• A Greek philosopher

What is the title of Vitruvius' major work?

• The Republic

• The Art of War

• The Twelve Tables

• De Architectura

What does the term 'Eurythmy' refer to in architecture?

• The arrangement of spaces

• The strength of materials

• Beauty and fitness in adjustments

• The use of color

Which of the following is NOT one of Vitruvius' threefold principles?

• Symmetry

• Venustas

• Utilitas

• Firmitas

What is the best proportion for intercolumniation according to Vitruvius?

• One diameter

• One and a half diameters

• Two diameters

• Two and a quarter diameters

What does Vitruvius believe architecture imitates?

• Human creativity

• Art

• Nature

• Mathematics

What is the primary focus of Chapter 1 in Vitruvius' work?

• The principles of symmetry

• The design of public buildings

• The education of the architect

• The evolution of building materials

Which chapter discusses the site of a city?

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 6

What is the main topic of Book II?

• Theoretical principles of private houses

• Evolution of building: use of materials

• The principles governing machines

• The design of temples

Which type of temple is discussed in Book III?

• All of the above

• Doric temples

• Ionic temples

• Corinthian temples