Theory Of Architecture 01_ Assessment Prelim

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1.

Explain Anthropometry
2.

Define architecture
3.

It is evident by a comparison which the eye makes between the size, shape and tone of a various object or part of a competition.
- A.
  
  Scale
- B.
  
  Proportion
- C.
  
  Rhythm
- D.
  
  Balance
4.

The art and science of building design and construction.
- A.
  
  Theory
- B.
  
  Architecture
- C.
  
  Visual scale
- D.
  
  Rhythm
5.

“Almost is nothing” philosophy of architect?
- A.
  
  Peter Behrens
- B.
  
  Adolf Loos
- C.
  
  Mies van de Rohe
- D.
  
  Fry Maxwell
6.

The size of a building element or space relative to the dimensions and proportion of human body.
- A.
  
  Human scale
- B.
  
  Generic scale
- C.
  
  Mechanical scale
- D.
  
  Visual scale
7.

These systems are based on the dimension and proportion of the human body.
- A.
  
  Anthropometric
- B.
  
  Anthropomorphic proportion
- C.
  
  Proportion
- D.
  
  Balance
8.

Whose famous dictum/ philosophy is this “A house is a machine for living”
- A.
  
  Le Corbusier
- B.
  
  Alvar Aalto
- C.
  
  Robert Venturi
- D.
  
  Frank Lloyd Wright
9.

Whose famous dictum is this, “Unity disguised as chaos,complexity & contradiction are often what make works of art both exciting and profound.”
- A.
  
  Renzo Piano
- B.
  
  Kenzo Tange
- C.
  
  Norman Foster
- D.
  
  Louis Kahn
10.

Frequently works on a large scale and is renowned for his sharp, geometric designs.
- A.
  
  Renzo Piano
- B.
  
  Ieoh Ming Pei
- C.
  
  Frank Gehry
- D.
  
  Paul Rudolph
11.

To whom does this philosophy belongs to, “Where the architects task is to restore a correct order of values… it is still the architects duty to attempt to humanize age of machines. But this should not be done without regard for form”
- A.
  
  Marcel Breuer
- B.
  
  Peter Behrens
- C.
  
  Alvar Aalto
- D.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
12.

Variable and subjective distance at which one person feels comfortable talking to another.
- A.
  
  Public distance
- B.
  
  Territoriality
- C.
  
  Proxemics
- D.
  
  Personal distance
13.

Theory of architecture:defined
- A.
  
  Greek – arkhitekton, from "chief" and "builder, carpenter, mason
- B.
  
  Analysis of a set of fact in relation to one another
- C.
  
  Act of thinking, discussing, or most importantly writing about architecture
- D.
  
  Designing the environment
14.

INTERCOLUMNIATION is the system of spacing between columns, which is also based on the diameter of the column.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Descriptive Theory,Perspective Theory & Critical Theory are:
- A.
  
  Form of Theory
- B.
  
  Forms & Types of Theory
- C.
  
  Types of Theory
- D.
  
  Theory of Theory
16.

This philosophy “When change needs, asks a stranger” belongs to,
- A.
  
  Marcel Breuer
- B.
  
  Peter Behrens
- C.
  
  Oscar Niemeyer
- D.
  
  Robert Adams
17.

Enumerate the 3 Architectural Orders:
18.

It is a theory of proportion between two dimensions of a plane figure , in which the ration of the smaller to the larger is the same as the ratio of the larger to the whole
19.

Author of the TEN BOOKS OF ARCHITECTURE
- A.
  
  Palladio
- B.
  
  Vitruvius
- C.
  
  Ceasar
- D.
  
  Augustus
20.

Which theory of proportion uses the diameter of the column as basic unit of dimension?
- A.
  
  Renaissance Theories
- B.
  
  Classical Orders
- C.
  
  Golden Section
- D.
  
  Golden Rectangle
21.

He paid great attention to the detailing of the structure, which he attributed to his father’s teachings about craftsmanship.
- A.
  
  Mies van de Rohe
- B.
  
  Robert Adams
- C.
  
  Antonio Gaudi
- D.
  
  Frank Gehry
22.

It is known in the Architecture of the curved lines.
- A.
  
  Gothic
- B.
  
  Early Christian
- C.
  
  baroque
- D.
  
  renaissance
23.

The Petit Trianon at Versailles was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel by the order of Louis XV and was constructed between 1762-1768. It was the home of Queen Marie Antoinette. Corinthian pilasters decorate the northern facade. What theory of proportion is prevalent in this structure?
- A.
  
  Renaissance theory
- B.
  
  Classical orders
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Golden section
24.

“Everything started with the Nipa Hut” belongs to
- A.
  
  Leandro Locsin
- B.
  
  Francisco Manosa
- C.
  
  Remigio Esguerra
- D.
  
  Froilan Hong
25.

Its great works are cathedrals, characterized by the pointed arch, the rib vault, the development of the exterior flying buttress, and the gradual reduction of the walls to a system of richly decorated fenestration.