Renaissance Architecture Quiz

What period does Renaissance architecture cover?

• 1600-1700

• 1200-1300

• 1500-1600

• 1400-1700

Where did the Renaissance architecture movement begin?

• Florence, Italy

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Paris, France

Which style did Renaissance architecture reject?

• Classical

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Rococo

Who is considered the first Renaissance architect?

He also applied the elements of classical Roman architecture
• & devised a way to draw linear perspective

• Michelangelo

• Andrea Palladio

• Leon Battista Alberti

• Filippo Brunelleschi

What is the title of Leon Battista Alberti's influential work?

• The Architecture of the Future

• Ten Books On Architecture

• The Art of Building

• Principles of Design

Which architect specialized in domestic architecture?

• Lorenzo Bernini

• Andrea Palladio

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Michelangelo

What is a key feature of Renaissance roofs?

• Domes

• Thatched roofs

• Gabled roofs

• Flat roofs

Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance walls?

• Made of straw

• Ashlar masonry laid in horizontal courses

• Covered in plaster

• Made of wood

What type of arches are commonly used in Renaissance openings?

• Pointed arches

• Flat arches

• Semi-circular arches

• Elliptical arches

Which style is characterized by strong curves and rich decoration?

• Baroque

• Rococo

• Proto Baroque

• Palladian