ARC 308 Exam Questions
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In the lecture on "Meaning," the temples of Khajuraho were used as an example of -
Answers -✔✔ A: Literal direct communication
In the second lecture on "Humanism," downtown Austin was used as an example of
several of the eight elements that contribute to the making of a humanistic city. Which of
the following was not an observation made in this regard? - Answers -✔✔ A: Mixed-use
environments that combine residential, office rental, and entertainment function in close
proximity contribute inevitably to a more "personal/human scale"
In the first lecture on "Humanism," six characteristics of humanist buildings were applied
to Shaker buildings and furniture and the work of California designer Gustave Stickley.
Which of the following is not one of those characteristics? - Answers -✔✔ A: Austerity
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism," we talked about "conforming uses,"
"implied uses," and "accommodated uses." Which of the following best matches one of
those terms and an example used to illustrate it? - Answers -✔✔ A: An implied use for
a coffin might be to scare people in a horror movie
In the lecture on "Designation and Organization of Use," we looked at the Glessner
House by H.H. Richardson. Which of the following best describes observations made
about it? - Answers -✔✔ A: It has a zone in the back of the house that is for servants
including a separate entry off the street, a stable, a kitchen and a butler's pantry
In the "Epilogue" chapter of The Place of Houses, there is a thorough description of the
Moore/ Anderson compound here in Austin (one of several of Charles Moore's own
homes illustrated in the book.) Which of the following is not an observation made there?
- Answers -✔✔ A: It is a crisp, clean modern statement that demonstrates Moore's
less-is-more aesthetic (sometimes dubbed "Less is Moore")
In their chapter on "The Order of Dreams," the authors of The Place of Houses use
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright (which we also looked at in class earlier in the
semester) as an example. Which of the following is not a description of their observation
about it? - Answers -✔✔ A: This house, like many others, includes reference to the
traditional mythic elements of colonnades, peaked roofs and a heavy base
Correct Answers New
Update (Verified A+ Pass)
In the lecture on "Meaning," the temples of Khajuraho were used as an example of -
Answers -✔✔ A: Literal direct communication
In the second lecture on "Humanism," downtown Austin was used as an example of
several of the eight elements that contribute to the making of a humanistic city. Which of
the following was not an observation made in this regard? - Answers -✔✔ A: Mixed-use
environments that combine residential, office rental, and entertainment function in close
proximity contribute inevitably to a more "personal/human scale"
In the first lecture on "Humanism," six characteristics of humanist buildings were applied
to Shaker buildings and furniture and the work of California designer Gustave Stickley.
Which of the following is not one of those characteristics? - Answers -✔✔ A: Austerity
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism," we talked about "conforming uses,"
"implied uses," and "accommodated uses." Which of the following best matches one of
those terms and an example used to illustrate it? - Answers -✔✔ A: An implied use for
a coffin might be to scare people in a horror movie
In the lecture on "Designation and Organization of Use," we looked at the Glessner
House by H.H. Richardson. Which of the following best describes observations made
about it? - Answers -✔✔ A: It has a zone in the back of the house that is for servants
including a separate entry off the street, a stable, a kitchen and a butler's pantry
In the "Epilogue" chapter of The Place of Houses, there is a thorough description of the
Moore/ Anderson compound here in Austin (one of several of Charles Moore's own
homes illustrated in the book.) Which of the following is not an observation made there?
- Answers -✔✔ A: It is a crisp, clean modern statement that demonstrates Moore's
less-is-more aesthetic (sometimes dubbed "Less is Moore")
In their chapter on "The Order of Dreams," the authors of The Place of Houses use
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright (which we also looked at in class earlier in the
semester) as an example. Which of the following is not a description of their observation
about it? - Answers -✔✔ A: This house, like many others, includes reference to the
traditional mythic elements of colonnades, peaked roofs and a heavy base
