Practice Contemporary Style & Digital Era [1950 - Present] (2.2.5) - Renaissance & Age of Enlightenment [1400 – 1750 CE]

Practice: Contemporary style & Digital Era [1950 - present]

Lesson 2.2.5Renaissance & Age of Enlightenment [1400 – 1750 CE]

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Question 1.
What is Post-Modernism in architecture?
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Think about what revolted against Modernism.
Question 2.
Name a famous modular architecture example.
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It was designed for the '67 World's Fair.
3Question 3.
What architectural movement emerged as a reaction to Modernism?
- Gothicism
- Post-Modernism
- Victorian
- Neoclassical
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Think about the aesthetics of the 1960s.
4Question 4.
True or False: Parametricism relies heavily on traditional building techniques.
- True
- False
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Consider how algorithms play a role in design.
Question 5.
Design a conceptual building using principles of Parametricism. Explain how you would use algorithms to create the form and function.
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Think about how natural elements can influence design.
Question 6.
Critique a Post-Modern building you've seen. Discuss how it incorporates historical elements while maintaining modern functionality.
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Consider how the design feels in its context.

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