Define and/or describe the appearances, materials, techniques, and reasons for the development of five of the structural systems of architecture, with reference to specific structures that are models of each system you discuss
What will be an ideal response?
Responses will vary depending on selection of examples. Load-bearing, post-and-lintel, dome, cast-iron, balloon, and steel-frame are types of construction and support systems in architecture. Materials typically employed are stone, brick, wood, metal, and concrete.
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A) cool jazz B) free jazz C) modal jazz D) hard bop
Why did Emil Nolde think that color was the gateway to our inner nature?
a. because every color harbors its own soul b. because nature is colorful c. because they affect us in different ways d. all of these are correct e. none of these are correct
Grace is bestowed by following the
A. five faith pillars. B. seven sacraments. C. ten paths to righteousness. D. holy communion.
Which of the following is considered the first painting to systematically use linear perspective?
a. Paolo Veronese’s Feast in the House of Levi b. Masaccio’s The Holy Trinity c. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa d. Peter Paul Rubens’ The Raising of the Cross