The 'very expensive wallpaper' contributes to the sense of elitism associated with the style of the Johnson residence (glass house) by:

Emphasizing exclusivity and luxury

Making the house accessible to everyone

Promoting simplicity and modesty

Who is the architect of the Addition to Cass Gilbert’s Allen Memorial Art Museum (1973-77, Oberlin, OH)?

Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown

Millennium mansions – how are these different from the styles above, especially Contemporary style? What is their nickname and why? How did they push the envelope of zoning restrictions?

They are larger, more ornate homes built in the 2000s, often called 'McMansions' for their mass-produced appearance, and they challenged zoning by maximizing lot size and height.

They are small, minimalist homes with eco-friendly features, nicknamed 'Tiny Houses,' and they followed all zoning rules strictly.

They are historic homes from the 1800s, known as 'Victorian Mansions,' and did not affect zoning laws.

They are government buildings from the 1950s, called 'Brutalist Blocks,' and were built within strict zoning codes.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the automobile on neighborhood and streetscape design, and how Radburn, NJ and Levittown, NY compare to earlier planned neighborhoods, as well as the pros and cons of urban public housing like Yamasaki’s Pruitt-Igoe project and post-WWII suburbs?

Automobiles led to wider streets, greater house setbacks, and curvilinear layouts; Radburn and Levittown prioritized car access and separation of traffic, unlike earlier rectilinear neighborhoods; Pruitt-Igoe faced social and maintenance issues, while post-WWII suburbs offered homeownership but encouraged sprawl.

Automobiles had little impact on neighborhood design; Radburn and Levittown followed traditional street patterns; Pruitt-Igoe was highly successful, and post-WWII suburbs discouraged car use.

Automobiles resulted in narrower streets and closer house setbacks; Radburn and Levittown were not influenced by car culture; Pruitt-Igoe was a model of suburban success.

Automobiles only affected commercial areas, not residential neighborhoods; Radburn and Levittown were identical to earlier neighborhoods; Pruitt-Igoe and post-WWII suburbs had no significant pros or cons.

Who or what are The Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, and Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye?

They are all related to modern architecture and design.

They are famous painters from the Renaissance period.

They are classical composers from the 18th century.

They are ancient philosophers from Greece.

What was the 'Modern Architecture/International Style' 1932 exhibition at Museum of Modern Art, NY?

A major exhibition that introduced and defined the International Style in architecture.

A retrospective of American folk art.

An exhibition of Renaissance paintings.

A showcase of modern sculpture.

What is a geodesic dome and who is associated with it?

A type of dome structure associated with Buckminster Fuller

A type of bridge associated with Leonardo da Vinci

A type of skyscraper associated with Frank Lloyd Wright

A type of arch associated with Gustave Eiffel

Who was George Fred Keck and what is the significance of the Crystal House, House of Tomorrow (1933)?

George Fred Keck was an architect known for designing the Crystal House, House of Tomorrow (1933), which was significant for its innovative use of glass and modernist design.

George Fred Keck was a painter famous for his abstract art, and the Crystal House, House of Tomorrow (1933) was his art studio.

George Fred Keck was a scientist who invented new building materials, and the Crystal House, House of Tomorrow (1933) was his laboratory.

George Fred Keck was a writer, and the Crystal House, House of Tomorrow (1933) was the setting for his famous novel.

What is 'the little house that could' and which style does it represent?

A famous modernist house representing the International Style

A traditional Victorian house representing the Gothic Revival style

A small cottage representing the Arts and Crafts style

A contemporary house representing the Postmodern style

What did President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal have to do with housing post WWII?

They established policies that led to increased home ownership and government-backed mortgages.

They reduced government involvement in housing.

They abolished all housing assistance programs.

They focused only on foreign policy, not housing.

What was “the box” and which architects broke the box and how did they do so?

A term for traditional rectangular building forms; architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier broke the box by introducing open plans and dynamic forms.

A type of construction material; architects like Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster broke the box by using glass and steel.

A style of interior decoration; architects like Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson broke the box by using minimalism.

A method of urban planning; architects like Rem Koolhaas and Daniel Libeskind broke the box by designing skyscrapers.

Who said “less is more” and who said “less is a bore” and how are those two statements fundamental to modernism (a.k.a. the International style) and postmodernism? What are the characteristics of International style and postmodern skyscrapers? Which style(s) would be more likely to be described as architecture of “volume” and which of “mass”?

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said “less is more” (fundamental to modernism/International style), Robert Venturi said “less is a bore” (fundamental to postmodernism); International style skyscrapers are characterized by simplicity, glass and steel, and volume, while postmodern skyscrapers are characterized by ornamentation, historical references, and mass. International style is architecture of “volume”, postmodernism is architecture of “mass”.

Frank Lloyd Wright said “less is more” (fundamental to postmodernism), Le Corbusier said “less is a bore” (fundamental to modernism); International style skyscrapers are characterized by ornamentation and mass, while postmodern skyscrapers are characterized by simplicity and volume. Postmodernism is architecture of “volume”, International style is architecture of “mass”.

Robert Venturi said “less is more” (fundamental to modernism), Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said “less is a bore” (fundamental to postmodernism); International style skyscrapers are characterized by historical references and mass, while postmodern skyscrapers are characterized by glass and steel and volume. International style is architecture of “mass”, postmodernism is architecture of “volume”.

Le Corbusier said “less is more” (fundamental to postmodernism), Frank Lloyd Wright said “less is a bore” (fundamental to modernism); International style skyscrapers are characterized by ornamentation and mass, while postmodern skyscrapers are characterized by simplicity and volume. Postmodernism is architecture of “volume”, International style is architecture of “mass”.

Which of the following statements best explains how Michael Graves’ 1982 Portland Building and Peter Eisenman’s 1989 Wexner Center defied the “boredom” of “less is more,” why both are described as postmodern, and which is a better example of deconstructivism?

Both buildings rejected minimalist modernism by incorporating historical references and playful forms; both are postmodern, but the Wexner Center is a better example of deconstructivism due to its fragmented, non-linear design.

Both buildings strictly followed minimalist principles, making them examples of modernism rather than postmodernism or deconstructivism.

The Portland Building is an example of deconstructivism, while the Wexner Center is purely postmodern with no deconstructivist elements.

Neither building is considered postmodern or deconstructivist; both are examples of traditional architecture.

Which of the following best describes the difference between “functional” and “symbolic” buildings in the early 20th century, and how does the “iconic” image of many 20th-21st century art museums relate to this discussion?

Functional buildings emphasized utility and modern materials, while symbolic buildings evoked historical styles; iconic art museums often serve as symbolic landmarks.

Functional buildings were always residential, while symbolic buildings were always commercial; iconic art museums are neither.

Functional buildings used only glass, while symbolic buildings used only stone; iconic art museums avoid both materials.

Functional and symbolic buildings were identical in style and purpose; iconic art museums have no symbolic meaning.

In the 21st century, how do we address Thomas Jefferson’s goal to determine what kind of architecture is best for America?

By encouraging architectural innovation and diversity

By preserving only classical architecture

By following European architectural styles exclusively

By avoiding any changes to existing buildings

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Who is the architect of Falling Water (1935, Mill Run, PA)?

Frank Lloyd Wright

Le Corbusier

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Zaha Hadid

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Who designed the Johnson Wax Building (1936, Racine, WI)?

Frank Lloyd Wright

Le Corbusier

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Walter Gropius

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How do Usonian Houses compare to Ranch or Contemporary style houses?

Usonian Houses emphasize simplicity and integration with nature, while Ranch and Contemporary styles focus more on open floor plans and modern aesthetics.

Usonian Houses are known for elaborate ornamentation, unlike the minimalism of Ranch and Contemporary styles.

Ranch and Contemporary houses are typically smaller and less functional than Usonian Houses.

Usonian Houses are built primarily with steel, while Ranch and Contemporary styles use only wood.

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Who is the architect of the Lake Shore Drive apartments (1949-51, Chicago, IL)?

Mies van der Rohe

Frank Lloyd Wright

Le Corbusier

Louis Kahn

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Why were (and are) the Lake Shore Drive apartments so successful when Yamasaki’s Pruitt-Igoe apartments were not?

Because Lake Shore Drive apartments offered better design, amenities, and location compared to Pruitt-Igoe.

Because Pruitt-Igoe apartments were more expensive than Lake Shore Drive apartments.

Because Lake Shore Drive apartments were built after Pruitt-Igoe and learned from its mistakes.

Because both apartments were equally successful.

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Who is the architect of the US Embassy (1955-60, London)?

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The TWA Terminal and US Embassy buildings by Eero Saarinen 'break the box' by using which material?

Steel

Concrete

Glass

Brick

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Who is the architect of Falling Water (1935, Mill Run, PA)?

Who designed the Johnson Wax Building (1936, Racine, WI)?

How do Usonian Houses compare to Ranch or Contemporary style houses?

Who is the architect of the Lake Shore Drive apartments (1949-51, Chicago, IL)?

Why were (and are) the Lake Shore Drive apartments so successful when Yamasaki’s Pruitt-Igoe apartments were not?

Who is the architect of the US Embassy (1955-60, London)?

The TWA Terminal and US Embassy buildings by Eero Saarinen 'break the box' by using which material?

Who designed the Richards Medical Research Laboratories (1957-64, Philadelphia, PA)?

Who is the architect of the Salk Institute (1959-63, La Jolla, CA)?

The 'very expensive wallpaper' contributes to the sense of elitism associated with the style of the Johnson residence (glass house) by:

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