Biju Patnaik University of Technology 2008-2nd Sem B.Arch Architecture History of -I - Question Paper
Time: 3 Hours
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any five from the rest.
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
1. Answer the following questions : 2*10
(a) Give two examples of Architectural structures that belong to the period of the Guptas.
(b) What are the various symbols used in the Early Buddhist Architecture to represent Buddha and various aspects connected with him ?
(c) Give two examples of Dravidian Temples.
(d) What are Chaityas and Viharas ?
(e) Sketch the following :
(i) Harmika
(ii) Vedika.
(f) What are the two orders of Buddhist Columns ?
(g) What are the three styles of Hindu Temple architecture ?
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(h) What is the difference between the Hinayana and the Mahayana sects of Buddhism with reference to Architectural expression ?
(i) What is
(a) Nata Mandir
(b) Garbha Griha.
(j) Why are Ajanta Caves so famous ? PAR 1003 2 Contd.
2. Draw and explain the various parts of a typical temple belonging to the Orissa Group. 10
3. Write down the essential architectural features found in 10
(a) Aryan Village of the Vedic Period
(b) Pataliputra the capital of Mauryan Empire.
(c) Harappan Culture
Support your answers with sketches wherever necessary.
4. Discuss in details the various parts of a typical Buddhist Stupa. Give two examples. 10
5. (a) Discuss the essential features of the
Khajaraho Group of temples. 4
(b) How are the temples different from the Kalinga Group of temples ? 3
(c) Name two examples of temples belonging to the Khajuraho group. 3
6. Describe the important Architectural features of the Black Pagoda of Orissa. 10
7. Discuss about the Rock Cut Architecture belonging to the Hinayana and the Mahayana phase of Buddhism. 10
8. Write notes on the following : 2.5x4
(a) Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar
(b) Jain caves of Orissa
(c) Chaitya at Karle
(d) Ashokan Pillars.
PAR 1003 4 -C
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