Modernism Quiz!

10 Questions | By Alejandraflores | Last updated: Apr 12, 2021 | Total Attempts: 1053

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1.

The Modernism was a movement that begun with the industrialization after the second world war in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It principal mission was:
- A.
  
  Continue with the fine arts methods, looking for the classic forms and the medieval aesthetic.
- B.
  
  Design a triumphal and monumental architecture, making special emphasis on eclectic constructions.
- C.
  
  Break all connections to classical times, bringing down the barriers between the fine arts and applied arts.
- D.
  
  Make clean and pure designs based principally on their structure as a design element to organize the space.
2.

The Modernism was a cultural and artistic movement based in the concept of the _________ as finder of originality and harmony
3.

The dominant line on every design of art nouveau is the curve
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of these architects belong to the Barcelona Modernist style?
- A.
  
  Lluis Domènech
- B.
  
  Victor Horta
- C.
  
  Josep Puig
- D.
  
  Antoni Gaudí
- E.
  
  Hector Guimard
- F.
  
  Alphonse Mucha
5.

Which of the following names wasn't adopted by Modernism in other countries?
- A.
  
  Guimard
- B.
  
  Modernisme
- C.
  
  Organische Art
- D.
  
  Liberty
- E.
  
  Stile Floreale
6.

Which of the following statements about Art Nouveau are true?
- A.
  
  Art Nouveau obtained a nickname 'the noodle style' in French, 'Le style nouilles'
- B.
  
  Art Nouveau takes adoption of the machine aesthetic
- C.
  
  Principal subjects are lavish birds and flowers, insects and polyformic femme fatale
- D.
  
  It makes emphasis of horizontal and vertical lines
- E.
  
  Art Nouveau was a way of thinking about modern society and new production methods.
- F.
  
  Art Nouveau was a shimmering presence in urban centers throughout Europe and North America.
- G.
  
  It looks for simplification of forms and elimination of "unnecessary details"
7.

To what architect belongs this famous construction?
- A.
  
  Francesc Berenguer
- B.
  
  Josep Maria Jujol
- C.
  
  Antoni Gaudí
- D.
  
  Lluis Domènech
- E.
  
  Josep Puig i Cadafalch
8.

Worldwar II, many of the 'Art Nouveau' buildings in Barcelona were destroyed
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Which of the following elements were used in all Art Nouveau constructions?
- A.
  
  Nature Forms
- B.
  
  Stained glass
- C.
  
  Bricks
- D.
  
  Ceramics
- E.
  
  Decortive forms in ironwork
- F.
  
  Concrete
10.

Which of the following building or building belong to the work of Francesc Berenguer?
- A.
  
  Mercat de la libertad
- B.
  
  Casa Gaudi in Parc Güell
- C.
  
  Casa Sole
- D.
  
  Iglesia de la Sagrat Cor
- E.
  
  Building for 'centra moral de Gracia'
- F.
  
  Palau Montaner