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MODA 5.1 VIDEO Construction of the Bellas Artes palace

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the architect in charge of finishing the construction of the Bellas Artes Palace?

a)

Teodoro Kinhard y Joaquín Capilla

b)

Federico Mariscal

c)

Manuel Ortiz Monasterio

d)

Juan Segura

2.

Which Italian architect was responsible for the original design?

a)

Adamo Boari

b)

Alberto J. Pani

c)

Jacopo Vignola

d)

Rafael Sanzio

3.

Why was the construction of the palace of fine arts interrupted?

a)

Because of the Independence War

b)

Because of the Mexican Revolution

c)

Because of the alien invasion

d)

Because of an earthquake

4.

Who had the initiative to finish the Palace of Fine Arts?

a)

Federico Mariscal

b)

Adamo Boari

c)

Alberto J. Pani

d)

Porfirio Díaz

5.

What changed in the design of the Palace of Bellas Artes in this transition?

a)

From Art Nouveau to Art Deco

b)

From Neoclassical to Art Deco

c)

From Art Deco to Modern

d)

From Neoclassical to Modern

6.

Why was Art Deco considered the appropriate style to finish Bellas Artes palace?

a)

Due to its connection with the idea of modernity

b)

Due to its resemblance with local architecture

c)

Due to its connection with classical architecture and traditional values

d)

All of the answers are correct

7.

What was NOT onr of Mariscal's main contribution to this project?

a)

Ornamentation of the stairs

b)

Interior design of the vestibule or lobby

c)

Ornamentation of the access

d)

Interior design of the main auditorium

8.

What characteristics of pre-Hispanic elements does it have?

a)

Railings inspired in Aztec culture

b)

Masks inspired by Mayan culture

c)

Chandeliers inspired in Olmec designs

d)

Columns inspired in Toltec culture

9.

When was it finished? Write the 4 digit number

(a)