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HTC 13
Gerry Larson
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History
Undergraduate 2
08/03/2009

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One explanation for the rugged silhouette of the many of Gaudi's buildings is the influence of what spiritual landmark?
Definition
Mt. Serrat. This was the primary catalonian religious landmark.
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Major differences between Horta's designs and Guimard's was _________.
Definition
Guimard's designs were more biological, morphic, and three dimensional.
Horta's designs were more 2D
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What two structural elements unique to his time did Gaudi employ in many of his buildings?
Definition
a. Parabolic Curve
b. Inclined Columns
Term
The author of Entretiens of 1863, which argued for a return to regional building and quoted Gothic architecture as the model of a structurally rational style was:
Definition
Violet Le Duc
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Hector Guimard is best known for the design of the _______________.
Definition
Paris Subway stations that look like a nightmare on elm street.
Term
Why did Gaudi incline his columns?
Definition
to minimize thrust.
Term
The other major Belgian Art Nouveau architect besides Horta was:
Definition
Van de Velde
Term
List two of Violet le Duc's major ideas that were very influential during the 1880s 1890s.
Definition
a. material integrity
b. regionalism
Term
The trademark formal element of Art Nouveau was the
Definition
Whiplash line.
Term
What theoretician was very influential on the work of Victor Horta?
Definition
Violet Le Duc
Term
Describe Gaudi's technique of structural analysis and design:
Definition
rational=spiritual. fishing wire and fishing weights, flip the shape upside down.
Term
The Belgian art Noveau architect who eventually moved to Berlin was ________.
Definition
Van de Velde
Term
The German equivalent to art Noveau was called the
Definition
Jugendshtil
Term
List three architectural movements in the 19th Century that we have studied this quarter that were manifestations of the rise of nationalism:
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a. art Noveau b. Arts and crafts c. national romanticism d. succession
Term
The Paris subway stations were designed by ____________.
Definition
Hector Guimard
Term
The difference between Horta's curvilinear lines and those of van de Velde was
Definition
Horta was usally asymmetrical.
Term
The best explanation for the exterior form of Sagrada Familia is _________.
Definition
The influence of the shape of Mount Serrat
Term
the theorist who had the greatest influence on the development of Art Noveau architecture was __________.
Definition
Violet Le Duc
Term
Gaudi's patron in Barcelona was __________.
Definition
Guell (umlaut)
Term
Victor Horta is known for what style of architecture?
Definition
Art Noveau
Term
A distinguishing motif of Art Nouveau was the ________________.
Definition
Whiplash Line
Term
The arches used by Gaudi has a ______________ profile.
Definition
Parabolic
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Art Noveau architecture originated in what country?
Definition
Belgium
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The architect known for his wire and fishing weight models used to determine the structure of his buildings was ________________.
Definition
Gaudi
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