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Theory of Architecture 1

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Complete the phrase by Le Corbusier:

“Architecture is the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in (a)   .”

2.

This is a property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye

as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light

(a)  

3.

In the poem of the right angle (Le poeme de l'angle droit),

what is referred to as the two phases that rule our destiny? (Hint: _____ AND ___)

(a)  

4.

What is the famous church located in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan

which is designed by Tadao Ando?

(a)  

5.

Write the name of structure (5 words)

followed "BY" then name of architect.

[ex. BUILDING BY ARCHITECT X]

(a)  

6.

This iconic museum in Bilbao, Spain is designed by a Canadian-American architect known for his post-modern design. What is this museum called?

(a)  

7.

An aged appearance caused by environmental factors,

either acquired naturally or artificially induced

(a)  

8.

An element of art that is produced when light,

striking an object, is reflected back to the eye.

(a)  

9.

A greek philosopher who authored the earliest documented theory of color.

(Hint: He suggested all colors came from white and black)

(a)  

10.

It is the quality that distinguishes a strong color from a weak one.

(Hint: Also called Intensity, 6-letter word)

(a)  

11.

The concept of the color wheel was invented when Sir Isaac Newton

bent the color spectrum into a (a)   . (Hint: a shape)

12.

In the color wheel, T__R__I_ uses two complementary color pair.

Proportions of colors must be chosen carefully to maintain balance.

(a)  

13.

In Color Psychology, Pastel yellow gives the impression of (a)   . (Only choose 1 among the 3 adjectives stated in Module 2C)

14.

This is what the eyes receive when light is reflected from a surface (floors, walls, furniture).

(If the differences between the L_______ ______Y within view are too great,

the iris muscle is strained due to constant adjustment, thus causing eye fatigue)

(a)  

15.

In a 3-1 light reflection ratio within a space, this suggests that floors should reflect about 20% of light,

while furniture 25-40%, and walls reflect what percentage?

(Hint: range; please type answer as xx-yy% )



(a)  

16.

When we apply certain colors on the different surfaces,

we get different visual effects.

For example, if we apply color to the central wall of space,

the idea of a certain "S_A____ _______I_G" is created.

(a)  

17.

A phenomenon wherein drawings consisting of black lines, any line which surrounds an area, and which is recognized as representing an object is quickly picked out by the observer, and it then seems to him to stand out from the background in an obvious manner.

(Hint: 12-letter word, ends with D)

(a)  

18.

PERCEPTION OF SHAPES

Counting the number of bars using the squares at the front, you'll find that there are 8 bars in total. Counting from the end of the bars, you'll get 7. According to the puzzle's creators, how many complete bars are actually there in the figure?

(a)  

19.

In Organization of Form and Spaces, this is a space that may be contained within the volume of a larger space

a)

Space within a Form

b)

Space within a Space

c)

Space within Adjacent Space

d)

Interlocking Spaces

20.

In Organization of Form and Spaces, this is a space that may be contained within the volume of a larger space

a)

Space within a Space

b)

Adjacent Spaces

c)

Spaces linked by a Common Space

d)

Interlocking Spaces

21.

A linear pattern of redundant elements.

Elements need not be perfectly identical,

however, to be grouped in a repetitive fashion.

(a)  

22.

This is worth 10 pts.

In 15 minutes, draw an example

of an impossible figure.

23.

The Gestalt Principles are a set of laws arising from 1920s’ psychology,

describing how humans typically see objects by grouping similar elements,

recognizing patterns and simplifying complex images.

"Gestalt" is German word for "_______ _____".

(a)  

24.

This is worth 15 points for 15 mins.

Using your knowledge in Color Psychology, expand the room by painting some surfaces with one color that shows energy, excitement, impulse.

(Imperfect coloring [overlapping on lines] due to screen size and technicalities, will be considered)

Grading points: correct color used - 5 pts

correct painting of surface - 10 pts