Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2011-3rd Sem B.Arch Architecture SD-6111 Histoy of Culture - 3 ( New ) .- 2 ( ) - Question Paper

SD-6111

B. Arch. - II (Sem - III) Examination

May / June - 2011 History of Culture - III

(New Course)

2 Hours]

[Total Marks : 50

Instructions

(1)

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Name of the Examination :

B. Arch. - 2 (Sem - 3)

Name of the Subject:

History of Culture - 3 (New)

-Subject Code No.

6 1 1 1

-Section No. (1,2......): Nil

(2)    Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(3)    All questions are compulsory.

1 Fill in the blanks.    5

(1)    The _marked a rebirth of classical learning

and arts in Italy.

(2)    _is a painting technique wherein paint is

applied directly on the wall on fresh plaster.

(3)    The popular geometric form for the tomb chamber in the Sultanate period was_.

(4)    Mughal gardens owed their origins to the concept of

(5) Akbar built the city of

2 Match the following :    5

1 Qibla wall Wall painting on wet plaster 2 Steam power Renaissance thinkers 3 Rationalism and Humanism Renaissance paintings 4 Use of perspective Industrial period 5 Fresco Indicates direction of Mecca.

3    Answer any two of the following.    10

(i)    The Roman catholic church was considered an alternative power centre in the medieval period. Explain the reasons for it.

(ii)    The industrial revolution changed society and social stratification as well as ushered in a breakdown of the family system. Explain the statement.

(iii)    Explain feudalism as it prevailed in Europe.

4    Answer the following :    10

(i)    How did the minaret evolve to its present form as an element integral to the mosque ?

(ii)    Describe any five elements in a mosque explaining their religious significance.

OR

(i)    Track the spread of Christianity as a world religion from its provincial origins.

(ii)    Discuss some salient features of High Renaissance art with examples.

5    Answer ant two of the following :    10

(i)    Discuss any one art genre in detail enlisting some famous artists in the genre and their works.

(ii)    Discuss Op Art and Pop Art.

(iii)    Track the birth and growth of cinema as an important medium of communication.

6    Write short notes on :    10

(i)    Factors responsible for growth of Renaissance in Italy.

(ii)    The form of the church building since Roman times.

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