Kerala University 2005 B.Tech Architecture university of - Question Paper

SECOND YEAR B.ARCH . DEGREE exam , APRIL/MAY 2005
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II

I) ans any 5 ques. :

a) Briefly discuss the architectural characters of Lal Darwaza-Masjid at Jaunpur.
b) discuss the salient feature of Gol Gumbaz briefing construction details of its promient dome.
c) Justify how the tomb of Silkander Lodi is Known as Garden Tomb.
d) elaborate the 2 kinds of forms in planning the building at the time of Khil ji dynasty
e) Briefly discuss the architectural characters of qutab Minar constructed in the Slave dynasty?
f) Differentiate the architectural characters of Renaissance period and Gothic period.
g) Highlights with sketches the architectural features of St.Sophia church , Constantinpole.
h) Quote the names of 2 French palaces constructed during the Renaissance period.
(5 x five = 25 marks )

II) a) Justify Char Minar is an outstanding architectural piece. discuss its salient features with
sketches, reflecting the deccan style.?
(or)
b) Why Hindola Mahal is Known as "Swinging Mahal " at Malwa ? Justify your ans with suitable
sketches?

III)a) elaborate the architectural contribution to India by Empeor Shajahan . choose 1 of his architectural pieces
and discuss briefly with suitable sketches.
(or)
b) elaborate the characteristic of Islamic architecture reflected in Indian Mosque . Ilustrate
your ans with suitable sketches.

IV) a) discuss briefly the planning concept of a typical Basilican church in the Early chistian period
with neat sketches.
(or)
b)Justify that cologne Cathedral is a typical example of Gothic architecture your ans with suitable sketches.

V) a) discuss briefly the style of Architecture adopted for West Ministry Abbey . Illustrate your ans with
sketches stressing on the concept of planning.
(or)
b) explain briefly the cathedrals in Italy which resembles the rensissance Architecture . Illustrate your ans
with sketches .

VI) a) Balance , symmetry , long avenues and large open spaces, garden etc. are the major feature of the public
buildings of Mugals. Justify this statement is accurate . discuss with sketches.
(or)
b) elaborate the factors that lead the Punjab to establish a style of their own in the Islamic Era. discuss
with sketches.

Earning:   Approval pending.