Georgian Period (c. 1720 – 1800s) (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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What approximate time period did Georgian architecture in Dublin span?
What approximate time period did Georgian architecture in Dublin span?
1720 to the 1800s
From whom does the term 'Georgian' derive?
From whom does the term 'Georgian' derive?
Four Hanoverian monarchs named George
How long did the lease system grant building rights for in Georgian Dublin?
How long did the lease system grant building rights for in Georgian Dublin?
60 to 100 years
How did sash windows change from ground floor to top floor in Georgian buildings?
How did sash windows change from ground floor to top floor in Georgian buildings?
Decreased in size
Who designed Leinster House?
Who designed Leinster House?
Richard Castle
In what year was Leinster House constructed?
In what year was Leinster House constructed?
1747
What was Áras an Uachtaráin originally called?
What was Áras an Uachtaráin originally called?
Viceregal Lodge
Who designed the Custom House in Palladian style?
Who designed the Custom House in Palladian style?
James Gandon
What happened to the Custom House in 1921?
What happened to the Custom House in 1921?
It was burned by the IRA
When was the Bank of Ireland Cultural & Heritage Centre constructed?
When was the Bank of Ireland Cultural & Heritage Centre constructed?
1803
What is significant about 14 Henrietta Street?
What is significant about 14 Henrietta Street?
Earliest Georgian street
From which century Italian architect did Georgian architecture draw Palladian principles?
From which century Italian architect did Georgian architecture draw Palladian principles?
16th-century
Who created the sculptural decorations for the Custom House?
Who created the sculptural decorations for the Custom House?
Edward Smyth