Early American Modern Architecture

Question 1

The house above has an overall __________ emphasis.

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horizontal

Question 2

The essential elements for building a skyscraper are metal beams and __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

elevators

Question 3

Where is the above building located?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Question 4

What are some of the essential elements of the skyscraper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

metal beams (steel frame) and elevators

Question 5

What is the name of the building above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Robie House

Question 6

Who did Frank Lloyd Wright design the above house for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Edgar J. Kaufmann and his family (the Kaufmanns)

Question 7

The siding of the building above is either ________ or stucco with stone or wood trim.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

brick

Question 8

Where is the above building located?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon (South Rim), Arizona

Question 9

What is the name of the building above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Woolworth Building

Question 10

What is the nickname of the building above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cathedral of Commerce

Early American Modern Architecture Answers