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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a pioneering architect in the 20th century. He was famous in Germany and later moved to the U.S.A. Mies created a new style of buildings. It was different from other styles of his time. Let’s look at how his buildings were different.
Mies had different ideas for building frames. Before Mies, architects covered the frames with decorations. Therefore, people couldn’t see them. In Mies’ buildings, people could see the frames. He thought the frames themselves were beautiful, so he exposed them to be seen.
He also introduced a new type of window. Windows used to be just small openings for light and air. Mies wanted people to enjoy the outside view. He made his windows as big as walls. That way, people inside could feel like they were outside.
Mies divided the inside space differently, too. Before Mies, buildings were divided into many rooms by walls. Mies’ designs didn’t have many walls. Instead, he used cabinets and screens to break up the inside space.
Mies brought a new style of buildings to the U.S.A. The famous Farnsworth House shows many of his ideas.
What does the word them refer to?
- A) ideas
- B) buildings
- C) frames
- D) decorations
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- A) Mies went to the U.S.A. after he became famous in Germany.
- B) People could not see the frames of the buildings Mies built.
- C) People felt like they were outdoors in Mies' buildings.
- D) The Farnsworth House shows Mies' architectural style.
Why did Mies make windows big like the walls?
- A) to let more light and air in
- B) to make more room for people
- C) to divide the space more easily
- D) to let people enjoy the scenery outside
What makes Mies different from other architects?
- A) He covered building frames with decorations.
- B) He used small windows for light and air.
- C) He used walls to divide buildings into rooms.
- D) He separated spaces with cabinets and screens.
What are the best words for the blanks in order to complete the summary?
Mies was a blank architect in the 20th century who created a new style of buildings. He introduced new types of frames and windows. He also separated spaces using cabinets and screens. With his unique ideas, he brought a new style of blank to America.
- A) excellent - materials
- B) pioneering - architecture
- C) familiar - buildings
- D) unique - furniture