Deemed University 2011 B.Arch Architecture University: Lingayas University Term: Title of the : History of -I - Question Paper

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Lingayas University

B. Arch. 1^st Year

Examination June 2011

History of Architecture-I (AR - 102)

 

 

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

 

Before answering the question, candidate should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.

 

Note: Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Question no. 1 (Section A) is compulsory. Select four questions from Section B.

(Support your answer with suitable sketches, wherever possible)

 

 

Section A

Q-1. Part A

Select the correct answer of the following multiple choice questions. [101=10]

(i) What was the building material used predominantly in Indus Valley Civilization?

(a) Iron (b) Brick (c) Mud (d) Wood

(ii) What was the shape of the capital of Egyptian column?

(a) Melon shaped (b) Inverted bell shaped

(c) Disc shaped (d) Volutes

(iii) Which monument of Babylonian Architecture was described as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world

(a) Ziggurat of Ur (b) The Ishtar gate of Babylon

(c) The hanging garden (d) The palace of Persepolis

(iv) Which Architecture has been called as Carpentry in marble?

(a) Greek (b) Roman (c) Egyptian (d) Byzantine

(v) Which order has its circular shaft unfluted?

(a) Doric (b) Ionic

(c) Tuscan (d) Corinthian

(vi) According to Vastu Purush Mandala the Wind God occupies:

(a) South (b) East

(c) West (d) North

(vii) Rib and Panel Architecture was started in

(a) Gothic (b) Romanesque

(c) Byzantine (d) Roman

(viii) Which structure was the outcome of the belief Life after death?

(a) Mastaba (b) Sphinx

(c) Temples (d) Obelisk

(ix) Find the odd one out

(a) Torana (b) Propylaea

(c) Pylons (d) Obelisk

(x) What are the residential places of Buddhist priest called?

(a) Stupas (b) Chaityas

(c) Viharas (d) None of these

 

Q-1. Part B

Answer the following questions:

(i) What is stupa?

(ii) What is the difference between Mandapa and GarbhaGriha?

(iii) Name two examples of Blzantine Architecture.

(iv) What are Thermae?

(v) What are Pylons? [52=10]

 

Section B

 

Q-2. (a) Compare and contrast the salient features of Romanesque and Gothic Architecture. [10]

(b) Write short note on Pisa Cathedral. [10]

Q-3. Explain Vaastu Purush Mandala and its effect on the Architecture of late Vedic period with suitable examples. [20]

Q-4. With the help of neat sketches and short notes explain the following:

(i) Hanging Garden, Babylon and

(ii) Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu

[20]

Q-5. Discuss the important Architectural features of the Hindu temples in terms of orientation, transition, movement, light etc. giving a suitable example of any one Indo Aryan temple. [20]

 

Q-6. Explain the general Architectural characteristic and the materials used in Roman period. [20]

 

Q-7. Discuss the contribution of Egyptian civilization and describe the same with reference to their Tomb Architecture. [20]

 

Q-8. With the help of neat sketches and short notes explain the following:

(i) Sanchi Stupa

(ii) Jain temple

[20]