Kerala University 2005-2nd Sem Bachelor of Architecture combined first and - History of Architecture - I - Question Paper

Combined 1st and 2nd Semester B. Arch Degree exam May / June 2005
History of Architecture - I

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COMBINED FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTER BArch. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY / JUNE 2005

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURES (2003 Scheme)

Time : Three Hours    Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer all questions.

Illustrate answers with neat sketches

I. Write short notes on any live of the following.

(i)    Vedic architecture.

(ii)    EUora Temple:

(iii)    Vihara at Ajantba.

(iv)    Temple of Deo grab near jhansi.

(v)    Kaiiaaanath Temple, Kanchipuram,

(vi)    Lingaraja Temple, Bhuvaneswar.

(vii)    Jagannatha Temple, Puri.

(viii) Kantariya Mahadeva Temple.

(5 x 5 = 25 marks)

2. a) Briefly describe the formation, planning & design and contributions of Vedic villages during Vedic civilisation.

Or

b) Discuss the contributions of Indus valley civilisation in the field of architecture, city planning and building materials & construction techniques with reference to Mohen Jo-daro.

(15 marks)

3. a) What are the characteristic features of Buddhist architecture. Explain the

construction features of Rock-Cut structures and rock temple with examples.

Or

b) Great stupa at sanchi is a monument of Buddhist architecture. Verify and conform with detailed explanations and sketches.

(15 marks)

4. a) Briefly describe the distinguishing characteristics of Hindu and Dravidian temples.

Or

b) Describe the evolution of the form of Hindu architecture with the help of Ladhkhan temples and Durga temples.

(15 marks)

5. a) Briefly describe the characteristic features and architectural contributions of Brihadeswara temple, Thanjavoor.

Or

b) Briefly describe the characteristic features and architectural contributions of Maduri Meenakshi Temple.

(15 marks)

6. a) Briefly describe with sketches the construction characteristics, architecture and

- historical importance of 'Sun Temple, Konark'

Or

b) Briefly describe with sketches the construction characteristics, architecture and historical importance of 'Khaxuuraho group temple's with the help of paraswanath Temple.

(15 marks)

Attachment: kerala-university-2005-bachelor-of-architecture-40140-1.pdf

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