Which architectural style developed in the twentieth century and is characterized by geometric, ordered forms?

• A. Classicism
• B. Gothic Revival
• C. Modern architecture
• D. Brutalism

Answer: (C)

Recognizing how Modern architecture emphasizes geometric, orderly forms and functional design. In the twentieth century, architects moved away from historical decoration toward clean lines, open spaces, and the use of new materials like steel, concrete, and glass, creating simple, rational geometries. Classicism and Gothic Revival belong to earlier revival traditions that imitate classical or medieval motifs, while Brutalism, though modernist, is known for heavy, exposed concrete rather than the refined geometric clarity described.