Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2011-3rd Sem B.Arch Architecture SD-6109 History of - 1 ( New ) .- 2 ( ) - Question Paper
SD-6109
B. Arch. - II (Sem - III) Examination
May / June - 2011 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 (New)
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(2) Figures to the right indicate total marks.
(3) Draw neat and labelled sketches wherever required.
1 Explain the following in one or two sentences each. 5
(1) What is history of Architecture ?
(2) What do you understand by term "function" of the building ?
(3) What is vernacular architecture ?
(4) Name any two factors responsible for the built form in vernacular architecture.
(5) What is a 'jian' in Chinese modular construction ?
Define door; how has it evolved in time ? Explain its 8
attributes and spatial role to the space.
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Define window; how has it evolved in time ? Explain in its attributes and spatial role to the space.
3 Write short notes :
(b) Vernacular architecture - Lake dwellings. 6 SD-6109] 1 [Contd...
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(i) _was the gateway to the acropolis.
(ii) Roman apartment building form is known as_
(iii) Ionic column is identified by_at its capital.
(iv) Greek temples with eight columns in front are referred to as _ style.
(v) _is a capital form used in Egyptian temple
columns.
5 Explain town planning material and construction techniques 8 used in Indus Valley Civilization.
List and explain basic characteristics of Chinese public architecture.
6 Write short notes :
(a) Great pyramid of Giza. 6
(b) Parthenon. 6
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