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Quiz: How well do you know the history of architecture?
By Maj Schubert
January 16, 2024
Can you tell Classicism apart from Rococo? Did you know that today’s architects are bringing ancient time’s materials to life again? Try our quiz and find out how much you know about the architectural history.
This style has roots in both Greece and Rome and is known for columns and the pursuit of symmetry and harmony. Which period is this?
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Which style period does the phrase "form follows function" come from, challenging the use of ornaments and richness of details in architecture?
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In the Middle Ages, many churches with predominantly Gothic and Romanesque expressions emerged. Which of these churches is from that period?
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Today, many architectural firms are rethinking future buildings with various materials used in the past such as clay, straw, and wood. When did the use of clay in architecture begin in Denmark?
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With the Reformation in 1536, the church's power in society was broken, resulting in numerous changes, also reflected in architecture. The Renaissance was underway, the church lost land and estates, and the power of the king was strengthened. Which building is from the Renaissance?
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The introduction of absolute monarchy in 1660 played a crucial role in the development of Danish Baroque architecture. This building is one of the period's first. What is its name?
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During Classicism forms from antiquity, such as columns, straight lines, and muted colors, were reintroduced. One architect had a significant influence on the appearance of Copenhagen’s center with works like of Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen Court House, and Christiansborg Palace Chapel. What is the name of the architect?
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BLOX in Copenhagen, Lighthouse in Aarhus, and Thors Tower in Randers are from the same architectural period. Which one?
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This period is known for blending various pompous styles. An industry developed during this time, producing various pre-made elements for buildings, allowing architects to choose a building’s expression after constructing the structure and facade. What is the name of this period?
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Postmodernism prevailed in Denmark around 1975 and lasted for 20 years, challenging the clean lines of modernism. What was characteristic of this period?
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An often-overlooked corner building at Gammeltorv in Copenhagen was built in 1937 – and stirred emotions at the time. Stelling's House is constructed in reinforced concrete and has simple, modern forms that differ significantly from the surrounding houses. Who designed this functionalist building?
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National Romanticism (approx. 1890-1910 in Scandinavia) used, among other things, old Nordic materials and techniques. Which period was rediscovered during National Romanticism?
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The Viking Age is known for ring fortresses, as the picture shows the remains of. But also for its longhouses made of wood. What did the longhouses resemble?
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Rococo originated in France and is known for using intricate, asymmetrical ornaments inspired by East Asian art. Which of the following works represents Rococo?
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With its characteristic circular courtyard in the center and its authoritative, square exterior, this architectural gem is one of the most significant works in Danish Neoclassicism (approx. 1915-1930). Which building is it?
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Quiz: How well do you know the history of architecture?
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