ARC 141 Midterm Review Questions with Correct
Answers
architectural theory Correct Answer-not a single answer
michael speaks says bullshit
historically contingent
speculative system
discourse that describes architecture
looks to the future, allows you to step back and reflect
not a discipline but a way of thinking about discipline
pedagogical objectives (theoretical objectives in architecture) Correct
Answer-think theoretically
interdisciplinary approach, multiple forces
test boundaries
critical thinking
what is architecture - lebbeus woods Correct Answer-the built
realization of a particular idea or concept, the physicality of design
concepts are formulated in a unique non generic way
what is architecture - jody brown Correct Answer-more realist, negative
definitions
the act of artfully placing complex forms in remote location to be
photographed for magazine covers
, le Corbusier - towards a new architecture Correct Answer-architecture
needs practice and doing
"you employ materials and that is construction. suddenly you touch my
heart, I am happy and I say 'this is beautiful'. that is architecture. art
enters in"
emotional
vitruvius Correct Answer-very conservative, writing in service to roman
state, suspicious of new building materials like concrete
reveals more about greek architecture than roman
theory as framework for architectural thought
covers many aspects of roman architecture as well as proportion,
machine, time pieces, etc.
establishes rules for architecture and universalizing space
his work had little impact during his lifetime but was rediscovered
centuries later
education of the architect - vitruvius Correct Answer-architect should be
equipped with knowledge, knowledge of many branches of study, not a
specialist
knowledge is a child of practice and theory, by doing
practice is continuous and regular exercise of employment
theory is being able to explain your work
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