Renaissance Architecture Quiz

What does Renaissance architecture represent?

• The decline of Roman arts

• The rebirth or revival of Roman classical arts

• The introduction of Gothic architecture

• The end of Baroque architecture

Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance architecture?

• Asymmetry

• Use of rusticated masonry

• Flat roofs

• Minimal decoration

What are the five classical Roman orders reintroduced in Renaissance architecture?

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, Composite

• Doric, Ionic, Gothic, Tuscan, Baroque

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Romanesque, Composite

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, Rococo

What is a common feature of Renaissance parapets?

• They are usually flat

• They are usually with balusters

• They are usually absent

• They are usually made of wood

What is a dome on a drum in Renaissance architecture?

• A flat roof

• A dome supported by a cylindrical structure

• A dome without any support

• A dome made of wood

Which of the following is a characteristic of Italian Renaissance architecture?

• Emphasis on asymmetry

• Exact mathematical relation between parts

• Use of Gothic arches

• Minimal use of classical details

What is the Golden Ratio in Renaissance architecture?

• A ratio used in Gothic architecture

• A mathematical ratio used to achieve harmony and proportion

• A ratio used in Baroque architecture

• A ratio used in Romanesque architecture

What is chiaroscuro in Renaissance art and architecture?

• The use of bright colors

• The contrast between light and dark

• The use of flat surfaces

• The use of minimal decoration

Which period of Italian Renaissance is characterized by the development of linear perspective?

• High Renaissance

• Baroque

• Early Renaissance

• Neoclassical

What is a key characteristic of High Renaissance architecture?

• Use of Gothic arches

• Emphasis on draftsmanship and sculptural volume

• Minimal use of classical details

• Use of flat roofs