Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture ,History of - IV - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: History of Architecture - IV
Semester: IV Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 621402 Time: three Hours
Date: 26-04-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. What are the factors that led to the Romanesque style of architecture of the tenth to the twelfth centuries in Europe?

2. Explain with neat sketch
(i) Quadripartite vaulting
(ii) Sexpartite vaulting

3. How did the religious ideas and enthusiasm of the people reflect itself in the architecture of the Gothic period?

4. discuss any 5 salient features of the architectural character of
Italian Gothic.

5. What structural system was adopted in the construction of the dome of Florence cathedral?

6. Write a short note on St. Lorenzo, (Florence)

7. explain the new ideas, movements and inventions associated with
the beginning of the Renaissance.

8. Outline the salient features of the Queens house at Greenwich.
PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

9. Describe the Abbaye - aux - hommes, Caen in detail.
(or)
10. Compare the architectural character of the Romanesque in central and northern Italy.

11. What are the modifications adopted in the Gothic system of France and discuss the outstanding features of the Notre Dame, Paris.
(or)
12. Outline the evolution of vaulting and development of structural system in Gothic architecture.

13. Explain the evolution of the design concept of St. Peter, Rome and discuss it's architectural greatness.
(or)
14. Write short notes and illustrate with sketches any two of the following:
(a) Villa Capra, Vicenza.
(b) St. Lorenzo, (Florence)

15. Briefly trace the development of renaissance in Europe and outline the arch. Character.
(or)
16. Write short notes and illustrate with sketches any two of the following:
(a) The Sheldonian Theatre (Oxford)
(b) Queen's House (Greenwich)

Earning:   Approval pending.