Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-K) 2010 B.Arch Architecture History of - Question Paper
End-Autumn Semester Examination(2010-2011)
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-I(AR20011)
Dept. of Architecture & Regional Planning
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
End-Semester Examination (autumn of 2010)
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE -1 (AR 20011)
Department of Architecture and Regional Planning _Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur_
1. Answer question no. 1 itis compulsory and any two from the rest.
2. In all you have to answer three (3) questions.
3. Total Marks = 100
4. Furnish sketches with annotations wherever possible
5. Total no. of students = 34
Q1 Make a comparative analyses of a) Humayuns Tomb and b) the Taj Mahal in terms of:
1. Site planning norms and guidelines
2. Proportion of distribution of built and non-built spaces
3. Structural logic behind construction of Mausoleums
4. Levels of floors and distribution of functions
5. Extent of embellishments and dcor
(50 marks)
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Q1 Furnish a logical explanation of the evolution of the planning of Fateh-pur Sikri Complex in terms of:
1. Site selection and urban design implications
2. Distribution of various spaces - secular vis-A-vis non-secular; public versus imperial
3. Logic behind construction of Mahals and Courts
4. Darwazas based on orientation and imperial viewpoints
5. Special features of micro town planning
(50 marks)
Q2 Provide a comparative account of chronological evolution of dominions of Muslim Slave Kings in India to that of the Mughals - explain with examples.
(25 marks)
Q4 Delineate the principles of Chahar Bagh - How will you position its relevance in the context of modem open space or green planning in urban areas - provide your own arguments.
(25 marks)
Q5 Furnish with sketches short notes on - a) Mihrab and Mimbar; b) Squinch system of construction; c) Ishmael-i Diagrams; d) Opens spaces in a major mosque; e) Physical application of the concept of Ain-i-Akbari
(25 marks)
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