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INTRODUCTION and FORM, SPACE AND ORDER

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The term theory of architecture was originally simply the accepted translation of the Latin term __________. As used by Vitruvius. 

a)

Ratiocination

b)

Doctrina de Architectura

c)

Venustas

d)

Racionalle

2.

Written by a roman architect and dedicated to his patron, the Emperor Ceasar Augustus as a guide for building projects. It is divided into 10 books dwelling with city planning and architecture in general.

a)

De Re Aedificatoria

b)

 De architectura

c)

Of Architecture

d)

10 books on Architecture and Planning

3.

The author of the De architectura is

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

4.

Which among the following is not under his Vitruvius' Philosophy

a)

Firmitas

b)

Venustas

c)

Concretas

d)

Utilitas

5.

Written by a roman architect and dedicated to his patron, The Pope as a guide for building projects and focuses on the art of building, both in terms of single buildings and entire urban space.

a)

De Re Aedificatoria

b)

De architectura

c)

Of Architecture

d)

10 books on Architecture and Planning

6.

The author of De Re Aedificatoria is ___________. He is also called as “The Universal Man”.

a)

 Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

7.

This was the first architectural handbook that emphasized the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of architecture, and it was the first to catalog the five orders.

a)

Complete works on Architecture and Perspective

b)

Complete works on Art and Orders

c)

Estraordinario Libro

d)

Sebastiano Libro

8.

The author of Complete works on Architecture and Perspective is ___________. An Italian Mannerist architect, painter and theorist. He also pioneered the use of high-quality illustrations to supplement the text.

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

9.

Regola Delle Cinque Ordini D’ Architectura in english translation means _______________.

a)

Complete works on Art and Orders

b)

Canon of Art and Orders.

c)

Canon of the Three Orders of Architecture

d)

Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture.

10.

The author of the De architectura is

a)

Leon Batista Alberti

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Vitruvius

d)

Andrea Paladio

11.

The author of Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture is ___________. He was one of the great Italian architects of 16th century Mannerisim

a)

Michael Angelo

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Giacomo Barocci Vignola

d)

Andrea Paladio

12.

 It is one of the most influential books in architecture history. It contains the author’s design celebrating the purity and simplicity of classical architecture.

a)

4 books of Architecture

b)

8 books of Architecture

c)

6 books of Architecture

d)

10 books of Architecture

13.

He is called as “The Father of modern picture books.” and He is the author of the said book.

a)

Michael Angelo

b)

Sebastiano Serillo

c)

Giacomo Barocci Vignola

d)

Andrea Paladio

14.

Indicates a position in space.

a)

Point

b)

Two Point

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

15.

Can denote a gateway signifying a passage from one place to another.

a)

Point

b)

Two Points

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

16.

 Associated with linearity and direction.

a)

Point

b)

Two Points

c)

Line

d)

Linear Element

17.

Which of the following is not a planar element?

a)

Lanai

b)

Platform

c)

Pavements

d)

Curtain wall

18.

The identifying characteristic of a volume.

a)

shape

b)

form

c)

mass

d)

object

19.

A form transformation by altering one or more of its dimension and still retain its identity.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Additive transformation

c)

Subtractive transformation

d)

 Multiple transformation

20.

A form transformation by adding elements to its volume.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Additive transformation

c)

Subtractive transformation

d)

 Multiple transformation

21.

A form transformation by subtracting a portion of its volume.

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Additive transformation

c)

Subtractive transformation

d)

 Multiple transformation

22.

What type of transformation occurred in the Pantheon, Rome?

a)

Dimensional transformation

b)

Additive transformation

c)

Subtractive transformation

d)

 Multiple transformation

23.

 Refers to the manner in which the surface of a form come together to define its shape and volume.

a)

Transformation

b)

Articulation

c)

Combination

d)

Visual

24.

Which of the following is a two spaces may rely on an intermediary space for their relationship?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

25.

Which of the following is the field of a space may overlap the volume of another space?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

26.

Which of the following is a two space may share a common boarder?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

27.

Which of the following is a space may contained within the volume of a larger space?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

28.

Which spatial organization that has a central space from which linear organizations of space extend in a radial manner?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

e

29.

Which spatial organinzation has a central, dominant space about which a number of a secondary spaces are grouped?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

e

30.

Which of the following is in a linear sequence?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

e

31.

Which of the follwing shows a spaces grouped by proximity or a sharing of a common visual trait or relationship?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

e

32.

Which of the following shows a spaces organized within the field of a structural grid?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

e

33.

Which is not a type of approach?

a)

Frontal

b)

Oblique

c)

 Spiral

d)

Inclined

34.

Which is not a type of a building entrance?

a)

Flush

b)

projected

c)

recessed

d)

Oblique

35.

Which on the figure above shows a flexible path configuration?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

not d

36.

Which on the figure above shows a path-space relationship is used to approach and enter functionally or symbolically important spaces?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

not d

37.

Which on the figure above shows that in a cutting through a space, the path creates patterns of rest and movement within.

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

not d

38.

 Which principle of composition incorporates the sense of equilibrium?

a)

Proportion

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Character

39.

Which principle of composition incorporates sense of movement?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Unity

c)

Character

d)

Scale and Proportion

40.

What is the concept of Trans World Airlines flight center at JFK airport

a)

Birds wings

b)

 Eagle

c)

Neo-Futuristic

d)

Airplane

41.

What is the concept of Sydney opera house?

a)

Thin shell structure

b)

 snail

c)

sailing boats

d)

slices of orange