1. Architecture Practice Questions

2. Describe the composition and decoration of the San Miniato al Monte and discuss how this expresses the function of the building? San Miniato al Monte, Florence, 11 th – 13 th Century, decorated with green and white marble

3. Rietveld, Schroder House, Utrecht, 1924, white stucco walls, steel casings, and glass Analyse the appearance of this building and comment on how the architects have exploited the characteristics of the materials.

4. Describe the overall appearance of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi and comment on how the architect has used a variety of materials and techniques to decorate the exterior of this building. Michelozzo di Bartolomeo, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, 1445/1460, Stone masonry incl. rustication and ashlar

5. Identify the architectural features and their arrangement in this building and consider what meaning they might convey. Sir Robert Smirke, British Museum, London, 1753 (Stone)

6. Describe the appearance of this building and comment on the relationship between decoration and structure. Saint Mark's Basilica Basilica di San Marco a Venezia, 1617, Stone brickwork, marble and mosaic

7. Describe and discuss the use of materials in the American Centre and comment on how this has affected the overall appearance of the building. Frank O. Gehry: American Centre, Paris, 1994 stone and steel frame and titanium sheathing.