SECTION–B Printed Pages—2 NAR207

Note :– Attempt any two questions : (10×2=20)

(Following Paper ID and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
3. How was the “True Pyramid” arrived at ? Also explain the
PAPER ID : 181212 Roll No.
significance of such a monumental scale of architectural forms
in the midst of the vast desert landscape.
B.Arch.
4. Highlight the importance of the Megaron in the citadels of Aegean
(SEM. II) THEORY EXAMINATION 2013-14
cities.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
5. Describe in detail the following buildings and their architecture :
Agora, Stoa, Theatre, Bouletrion, Stadium. How do these Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 50
particular architectural forms reflect the cultural and political SECTION–A
practices of the Greek civilization ?
1. Write short notes on any five of the following alongwith neatly
6. “The Romans were preoccupied with the curve-the arch, the labeled sketches : (4×5=20)
barrel vault, the groin vault and the dome.” Illustrate the given
(a) Megaliths
statement through any one or more than one examples of Roman
Architecture. (b) Pyramid of Zoser

(c) Agricultural Revolution–its impact on civilization

(d) Optical illusions in Architecture

(e) Colloseum

(f) Temple of Abu Simbel.

2. Compare and contrast the following, using illustrations to enforce

your argument. Answer any two : (5×2=10)

(a) Palace of Sargon, Khorsabad and Palace at Persepolis

(b) Theatre buildings in Greece and Rome

(c) Egyptian and Roman Temples.

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 SECTION–B Printed Pages—2 NAR207
Note :– Attempt any two questions : (10×2=20)
(Following Paper ID and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
3. How was the “True Pyramid” arrived at ? Also explain the
PAPER ID : 181212 Roll No.
significance of such a monumental scale of architectural forms
in the midst of the vast desert landscape.
B.Arch.
4. Highlight the importance of the Megaron in the citadels of Aegean
(SEM. II) THEORY EXAMINATION 2013-14
cities.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
5. Describe in detail the following buildings and their architecture :
Agora, Stoa, Theatre, Bouletrion, Stadium. How do these Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 50
particular architectural forms reflect the cultural and political SECTION–A
practices of the Greek civilization ?
1. Write short notes on any five of the following alongwith neatly
6. “The Romans were preoccupied with the curve-the arch, the labeled sketches : (4×5=20)
barrel vault, the groin vault and the dome.” Illustrate the given
(a) Megaliths
statement through any one or more than one examples of Roman
Architecture. (b) Pyramid of Zoser

(c) Agricultural Revolution–its impact on civilization

(d) Optical illusions in Architecture

(e) Colloseum

(f) Temple of Abu Simbel.

2. Compare and contrast the following, using illustrations to enforce

your argument. Answer any two : (5×2=10)

(a) Palace of Sargon, Khorsabad and Palace at Persepolis

(b) Theatre buildings in Greece and Rome

(c) Egyptian and Roman Temples.

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