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. 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

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Which of the following progeny of bop can best be described as music of understatement with slower tempi and largely characterizes the music of the Modern Jazz Quartet?

A) cool jazz B) free jazz C) modal jazz D) hard bop

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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

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Grace is bestowed by following the

A. five faith pillars. B. seven sacraments. C. ten paths to righteousness. D. holy communion.

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