Architecture. Зайцева И.В. - 33 стр.

       b) architectural space
       c) curved surfaces
4) Linear perspective was formulated in the early … century.
       a) 14th
       b) 15th
       c) 16th
5) The plans for St. Peter’s Cathedral were prepared by…
       a) Brunelleschi
       b) Novi
       c) Bramante



       3.3.3 Answer the following questions:

1) When and where did the Renaissance begin?
2) What were the main sources of knowledge of the classical style in architecture?
3) What was the basic element of Renaissance art?

4) Who was the first to formulate and show the Renaissance system of perspective?
5) What was the first building in the Renaissance manner?
6) What is the largest Church in the Christian world?
7) What phase of the Renaissance does the St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome represent?

       3.3.4 Work in pairs. Interview your partner as an expert in Renaissance
architecture

       3.4. Read the text and tell about the main features of the Baroque and
Rococo. Fill in the chart below

                                        Text 3 B

                                 Baroque and Rococo

        Baroque and late Baroque, or Rococo, are terms applied to European art of the
period from the early 17th century to the mid 18th century.
        The word “baroque” was derived from the Italian word “baroque”. This word

also meant irregular or imperfect form, especially with reference to pearl.

        The Baroque style is characterized by spatially complex compositions,
interpenetration of oval spaces, curved surfaces and remarkable use of decoration
broken pediments, paired or coupled columns or pilasters. The Baroque art was
essentially concerned with vivid colours, hidden light sources, luxurious materials and
elaborate, contrasting surface textures. There was a tremendous richness of motifs-
festoons of flowers and fruits, masks, scrolls, wreaths and weapons. During the Baroque