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Quiz about Let Me Spark Your Interest in Architecture
Quiz about Let Me Spark Your Interest in Architecture

Let Me Spark Your Interest in Architecture! Quiz


Here are ten questions, complete with illustrations, about some of the architectural elements found in varying types of structures. You might be surprised how many of them you know.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
362,786
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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2442
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 39 (7/10), sam388 (10/10), Guest 70 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the architectural feature in this picture that is best defined as a sculpted human figure that serves as a column? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the proper name of this type of supporting stone bracket that juts out of a wall to provide support for the structure above it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What of the following options is an ornately carved (usually) horizontal part of the entablature usually found between the cornice and the architrave? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The image on the left is of a portini, and if you put many of them together you will end up with a portico, as depicted on the right hand of the picture.


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following mathematical terms is also the name of the flat stone that forms the upper part of the capital of a column? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following is a common term for the type of door seen in this picture, which can have the top half open, while the bottom half stays closed? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following is the proper term for a small dome-like structure found on top of a building? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is best described as a large window or series of windows that protrude from the outer wall of a building? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The ornamental wooden designs seen hanging on the edge of this home are known as dollops, and they help support heavy glass windows.


Question 10 of 10
10. What type of column, often the most ornate style, is depicted in this image? Hint



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1. What is the architectural feature in this picture that is best defined as a sculpted human figure that serves as a column?

Answer: Caryatid

The term caryatid come from the Greek word 'karyatides', which means "maidens of Karyai", a reference to an ancient Peloponnesian town. This town had a temple, which is no longer standing, that is thought to have had some of the first caryatids. One of the most famous buildings to use this architectural feature is the Erechtheion, a temple to Athena and Poseidon located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
2. What is the proper name of this type of supporting stone bracket that juts out of a wall to provide support for the structure above it?

Answer: Corbel

A corbel is an ornamental structural feature which provides support for the structures above it. They are usually stepped upward and outward from a vertical surface. Corbels often occur over repeated courses, with each block overhanging the one below it.

This often gives the appearance of inverted steps. The corbel was used for centuries before the development of vaults and true arches became popular.
3. What of the following options is an ornately carved (usually) horizontal part of the entablature usually found between the cornice and the architrave?

Answer: Frieze

Some of the most elaborate bas-relief carving to be found in ancient buildings. Friezes can be found both inside and outside of buildings. The frieze is usually found above eye-level, and may be painted, sculpted or have mosaic tiles. While these are part of the construction of the building, their main purpose is usually decorative.
4. The image on the left is of a portini, and if you put many of them together you will end up with a portico, as depicted on the right hand of the picture.

Answer: False

This is false. The image on the left is known as a baluster. They can be made of wood or stone and provide support for handrails around staircases and the coping stones around a parapet, as depicted in the image at the right. When grouped together they are called a balustrade, such as is shown on the right side of the picture.

They have been used since ancient times. and can be found in different types of architecture around the world.
5. Which of the following mathematical terms is also the name of the flat stone that forms the upper part of the capital of a column?

Answer: Abacus

The abacus is a flat stone used to provide a large supporting surface and is found on top of the bell and capital of a column. While often a simple flat stone block, they are sometimes decorated with small mosaic tiles just like those found in tessellated floors or streets.

The shape of the abacus is defined by the shape of the object beneath it and can be found in a variety of shapes and styles.
6. Which of the following is a common term for the type of door seen in this picture, which can have the top half open, while the bottom half stays closed?

Answer: Dutch door

Known as a Dutch door, or alternatively a stable door, this door was designed so that animals were kept out and children were kept in. It allowed for fresh air and sunlight to enter the house and provide circulation for the home. These doors were common in The Netherlands in the early 1600s, and their use spread across Europe before coming to America with many of the Dutch colonists.
7. Which of the following is the proper term for a small dome-like structure found on top of a building?

Answer: Cupola

Cupolas are not just decorative, even though they may appear that way. They are usually used as a lookout, or to allow sunlight and fresh air enter a building. The word 'cupola' comes from the Latin term 'cupella' which means 'small cup'. Some cupolas hold bells or armaments, while others are simply fancy decoration.
8. Which of the following is best described as a large window or series of windows that protrude from the outer wall of a building?

Answer: Bay windows

The projection of bay windows usually forms a small recess within. Depending on the size of the windows, this recess may hold houseplants, or be large enough to provide a window seat. There are many different types of bay windows and they are often used in some of the more highly ornamental architectural designs.

The protruding design of a bay window usually allows great amounts of sunlight to enter a room, and they were a very popular addition to many churches, used to dispel the dark gloominess that appeared in some of the older structures.
9. The ornamental wooden designs seen hanging on the edge of this home are known as dollops, and they help support heavy glass windows.

Answer: False

These ornamental wooden decorations are known as lambrequins. They are a form of wooden drapery used on the edges of cornices, roofs and windows. While lambrequins are very distinctive and beautiful, they are not structurally necessary and do not provide any support for windows or roofs.
10. What type of column, often the most ornate style, is depicted in this image?

Answer: Corinthian

This is a depiction of a Corinthian order column found in Greek and Roman architecture. It is characterized by slender fluted columns and very elaborate capitals at the top. They were usually decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls. The Corinthian column can be seen decorating the U.S. Capitol Building.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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