Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH SEMESTER- III • EXAMINATION SUMMER 2017
Subject Code: 1035004 Date: 05/05/2017
Subject Name: History of Architecture- I
Time: 02.30PM to 04.30PM TOTAL MARKS: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt any Five questions.
2. Make suitable sketches wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Relate the Buddhist religious belief with Buddhist architecture.
OR
Relate the Hindu understanding of God and beliefs to the design of the
Hindu temples.
Q.2 Write briefly about Sanchi Stupa, giving its plan elevation.
Answer the following:
What do you mean by "Vihara"?
What is the significance of the Stupa?
Name two sects of Buddhism.
Name the script on Asoka pillars.
Q.3 Describe the design of a Buddhist Chaitya Hall.
OR
Write briefly sketch:
The Ashoka Pillar
Buddhist Gateway (Torana), Buddhist railing
Q.4 Distinguish between Nagara style temple Dravidian style temple.
OR
Describe a typical Orissa Temple.
Q.5 Write short notes on any Three with sketches.
Ladkhan temple at Aihole
Hindu ornamentation
The Vedic house-plan
Parts of a Hindu temple
Kendriya Mahadev temple, Khajuraho
Q.6 Fill in the blanks:
The Vedic planning was based on principle of
ii) The Konarak temple is dedicated to god.
iii) is a superb example of Rock-cut temple architecture at Ellora.
iv) The famous Shore temple is situated at
Discuss the role of step-well architecture of Gujarat giving an example.
Define the term architecture. Mention three examples.