Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2010-3rd Sem B.Arch Architecture RN-6109 History of - 1 BArch - 2 ( ) - Question Paper
RN-6109
B. Arch. - II (Sem. Ill) Examination May/June - 2010 History of Architecture - I
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[Total Marks : 50
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Name of the Examination :
B. Arch. - 2 (Sem. 3)
Name of the Subject:
History of Architecture - 1
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(3) Draw neat and labelled sketches wherever required.
1 Explain the following in one or two sentences each :
(i) What is history of Architecture?
(ii) What do you understand by term "function" of the building?
(iii) What is vernacular architecture?
(iv) Name any two factors responsible for the built form in vernacular architecture.
(v) What is a 'jian' in Chinese modular construction?
2 Define stair, how has it evolved in time, explain its attributes and spatial role to the space.
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2 Define wall, how has it evolved by time, explain its attributes and spatial role to the space.
3 Write short notes :
(a) Vernacular architecture - Lake dwellings
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(b) Describe Bhungas
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(i) The_holds the record for the largest unreinforced
concrete dome in the history of Roman world.
(ii) Greek temples with six columns in front are referred to as _ style.
(iii) Arch and Vaults were characteristics of _
construction.
(iv) _ roofs were more common in Greek temple
architecture.
(v) Great multiple pillared halls adjacent to open courts in Egyptian temples are known as _ halls.
5 Explain town planning, materials and construction 8
techniques used in Indus valley civilization.
5 List and explain basic characteristics of Chinese religious
architecture.
6 Write short notes :
(a) Theatre at Epidaurus 6
(b) Temple of Amon, Karnak at Thebes. 6
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