HOA BOARD EXAM REVIEW

HOA BOARD EXAM REVIEWBy: Arch. Charmaine Janelle S. Quiambao1. What is the chief structure of the Early Christian period?What is the chief structure of the Early Christian period?

BasilicaThe basilica, consisting of a nave flanked by lower aisles and terminated by an apse, was adopted as the standard structure in Christian congregational worship

Type of plan of the Byzantine churchesCircularCross typeCentralizedRectangularType of plan of the Byzantine churchesCircularCross typeCentralizedRectangular3. In some churches, here is a part which is raised as part of the sanctuary which later developed into the transept, this is the ___.CellaAmboCancelliBema 3. In some churches, here is a part which is raised as part of the sanctuary which later developed into the transept, this is the ___.CellaAmboCancelliBema 4. It is a rule in Early Christian period that churches should be built over the burial place of the _____________ to whom the church was dedicated.KingPriestSaintEmperor 4. It is a rule in Early Christian period that churches should be built over the burial place of the _____________ to whom the church was dedicated.KingPriestSaintEmperor

A related ne buildings referred to as memorial structures. One of the earliest & most important example was the church of S. Peters in Rome, built over what was believed to be the Saints tomb.5. In the center of the E. Christian churchs atrium is a fountain of water for ablutions called the:StoupWater basinCisternmoat5. In the center of the E. Christian churchs atrium is a fountain of water for ablutions called the:Stoup also called CantharusWater basinCisternmoat6. The space for the clergy & choir is separated by the low screen wall from the body of the church calledAmboNaveCancelliApse6. The space for the clergy & choir is separated by the low screen wall from the body of the church calledAmboNaveCancelliApse

7. _________________ is a column with a twisting or spiraling shaft. Also known as a barley-sugar shaft.

Solomonic columnDandelion columnTwisted columnPlanted column

7. _________________ is a column with a twisting or spiraling shaft. Also known as a barley-sugar shaft.

Solomonic columnDandelion columnTwisted columnPlanted column

Capital (top) of the column can take many shapes, including the Classical IonicandCorinthianforms

8. Church plan of the Byzantine is ________.Latin crossGreek crossFrench crossPapal cross

8. Church plan of the Byzantine is ________.Latin crossGreek crossFrench crossPapal cross

9. What is the final plan of St. Peters basilica by Carlo Maderna?Latin crossGreek crossFrench crossPapal cross

9. What is the final plan of St. Peters basilica by Carlo Maderna?Latin crossGreek crossFrench crossPapal cross

Parthenon is the masterpiece of Greek architecture & Pantheon is of Rome. What is the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

S. Vitale, RavennaChurch of Nativity, BethlehemChurch of St. PaulS. Sophia, Constantinopole

Parthenon is the masterpiece of Greek architecture & Pantheon is of Rome. What is the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?S. Vitale, RavennaChurch of Nativity, BethlehemChurch of St. PaulS. Sophia, Constantinopole

Justinians principal commission. The Hagia Sophia (divine wisdom) was dedicated to Christ. It is also known as Megale Ecclesia ( Great Church)

11. Who is the architect of Hagia Sophia?

Anthemius of Tralles & Isidorous of MiletusCallicratesApollodorus of Damascus & ThallusIctinus & Isidorous11. Who is the architect of Hagia Sophia?

Anthemius of Tralles & Isidorous of MiletusCallicratesApollodorus of Damascus & ThallusIctinus & Isidorous12. Romanesque means

The return of classic linesNew RomanRoman like art Architecture of the curve line12. Romanesque means

The return of classic linesNew RomanRoman like art Architecture of the curve line13. How do Romanesque & Gothic differ in terms of Structural elements? Gothic has tympanum below clerestory & Romanesque has none Gothic has flying buttresses to support his height while Romanesque has pillarsGothic is lighter in volume while Romanesque is massive13. How do Romanesque & Gothic differ in terms of Structural elements? Gothic has tympanum below clerestory & Romanesque has none Gothic has flying buttresses to support his height while Romanesque has pillarsGothic is lighter in volume while Romanesque is massive14. How do Romanesque differ in terms of architectural elements?

Gothic are built higher & lighter than RomanesqueGothic is centralized in plan while Romanesque has a pointed archGothic is richly ornate while Romanesque has stone facade14. How do Romanesque differ in terms of architectural elements?

Gothic are built higher & lighter than RomanesqueGothic is centralized in plan while Romanesque has a pointed archGothic is richly ornate while Romanesque has stone facadeThe Taj Mahal incorporates & expands on design traditions of Persian architecture & earlier Mughal architecture. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble in laid with semi precious stones & buildings under his patronage reached new level of refinement1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.